Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble a Comprehensive Method for Jazz Style and Improvisation

This instructional book is tailored for students with one or two years of playing experience who are new to jazz. It offers a step-by-step approach to learning swing style through familiar songs, making it suitable for both individual and classroom settings. The text simplifies improvisation with short phrases and introduces basic scales and theory. Included are two CDs with recordings of exercises, along with seven full band arrangements, sample solos, and insights into jazz history and influential figures.