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. 路 Teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach using well-known songs 路 Improvisation made easy starting with simple two-measure phrases 路 Scales and basic theory introduced in an easy-to-understand format 路 Two CDs included with recordings of all exercises and arrangements 路 Seven full band arrangements 路 Sample solos 路 Jazz history and people