Introducing ... ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS FOR JAZZ ENSEMBLEA COMPREHENSIVE METHOD FOR JAZZ STYLE AND IMPROVISATION by Mike Steinel Now Available! ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS FOR JAZZ ENSEMBLE, an exciting new way to introduce young players to the world of jazz. Specifically designed for intermediate-level students with no prior jazz experience, this exceptional method was written by Mike Steinel, a professional trumpet player (Clark Terry, Bill Evans, Don Ellis, Frank Mantooth) and a member of the jazz faculty of the University of North Texas, the premier college for jazz studies 
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2 CDs WITH EVERY BOOK- Every exercise and arrangement recorded by professionals
- Repeated exercises feature rhythm section only
THE BASICS OF JAZZ STYLE- How jazz and "traditional" music are different
- Swing style introduced gradually using scat syllables
- Covers Swing Era, Bebop & Latin/Rock
7 FULL BAND ARRANGEMENTS- Carefully paced performance pieces
- Sample improvised solos included
Band Page Home Page E-Mail | | IMPROVISATION MADE EASY- Starts easy with 2-measure phrases
- Teaches how to "jazz up" a melody
- Match correct scales with chords
JAZZ HISTORY AND PEOPLE- Basic stylistic periods
- Composers and performers
QUICK START THE RHYTHM SECTION- Rhythm players can either play along with the full band or study individually
- Each book includes additional specialized material
INSTRUMENTATION - 00841347 Eb Alto Sax $12.95
- 00841348 Bb Tenor Sax $12.95
- 00841349 Eb Bari Sax $12.95
- 00841350 Bb Trumpet $12.95
- 00841351 Trombone $12.95
- 00841352 Guitar $15.95
- 00841353 Piano $15.95
- 00841354 Bass $15.95
- 00841355 Drums $15.95
- 00841356 C Treble/Vibes $12.95
- 00841620 Flute $12.95
- 00841621 Clarinet $12.95
- 00841622 F Horn $12.95
- 00841623 Tuba $12.95
- 00841357 Conductor $29.95
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