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 peopleBook also includes My EE Library* (myeelibrary.com) - Instant Stream/Download/Audio CDs** Internet access required for My EE Library (book includes instructions to order free opt. CD-ROM)