(Instrumental Jazz). 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