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

Welcome to the exciting world of jazz! This book will help you get started by introducing the important elements of jazz style and improvisation. You'll also learn basic jazz theory and some highlights of the history of jazz. The exercises and compositions in this book can be played by a full jazz ensemble, or individually with the CD. Listening to good jazz players is an extremely important way to learn, and playing along with the CD is an excellent way to hear how jazz is played. The full band arrangements in this book include "sample" improvised solos for study and reference. - Title page.

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. 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. - Publisher.