Download or read book Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble written by Mike Steinel and published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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; Play-along tracks for every exercise included; Seven full band arrangements; Sample solos; Jazz history and people. - Publisher.