Inhalt:
A Comprehensive Method for Jazz Style and Improvisation
Mike Steinel's follow-up book to his popular 'Essential Elements for Jazz
Ensemble' features a wealth of instructional material that can be used in a
full band setting or individually.
After a brief review of style basics, this comprehensive method includes a
section of daily warm-ups and workouts for rehearsal, followed by a variety
of lessons covering specific styles and improvisation concepts. Each lesson
ends with a full band performance piece. Take your students to the next level
with this masterful approach!
Features:
Review of important concepts from Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble 1
Warm-ups and workouts for the start of rehearsals
Lessons covering a variety of jazz styles and improvisation concepts
Nine rewarding full band pieces that reinforce each lesson
Information on the cities, regions, and people influencing the evolution of
jazz
Recordings of all exercises, including full band arrangements and sample
solos*
Each book includes an access code for audio files on MyLibrary
Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be
streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional
audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set
loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.