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 / Online recordings of all exercises and arrangements is included. Seven full band arrangements / Sample solos / Jazz history and people