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)