Designed to teach jazz basics to students with 1-2 years playing experience (but no prior experience playing jazz), Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble is great for individual or classroom use.
Teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach, using well-known songs ; Improvisation made easy, starting with simple two-measure phrases ; Scales and basic theory introduced in an easy-to-understand format ; Play-along tracks for every exercise included ; Seven full band arrangements ; Sample solos ; Jazz history and people.