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 Access to online recordings of all exercises and arrangements Seven full band arrangements Sample solos Jazz history and people Song List: Ballin' The Jack Boppin' Around Ja-Da Jingle Bells London Bridge Riffin' Around St. Louis Blues Salsa Caliente A-Tisket A-Tasket When The Saints Go Marching In