By Mike Steinel. 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. Book also includes My EE Library Instant Stream/Download/Audio. Internet access required for My EE Library (book includes instructions to order free optional CD-ROM). Features: • 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
Contains: Ballin' The Jack; Boppin' Around; Ja-Da; Jingle Bells; London Bridge Riffin' Around; St. Louis Blues; Salsa Caliente; A-Tisket A-Tasket; When The Saints Go Marching In.