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. Book 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)