A comprehensive method for jazz style and improvisation for B-flat tenor saxophonists.

This Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble book and CD combo is specifically designed to teach B-flat tenor saxophone students how to play jazz. The sax lessons are ideal for students with 1 or 2 years playing experience, but with no prior experience playing jazz. It's great for individual or classroom use, and teaches the basics of swing style in a step-by-step approach using well-known songs. Improvisation is made easy starting with simple 2-measure phrases. Scales and basic theory are introduced in a simple-and-easy-to-understand approach. 2 CDs are included with recordings of all tenor sax exercises and arrangements. Other features include 7 full band arrangements, sample solos, as well as coverage of jazz history and people.

Hal Leonard Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble for Tenor Saxophone (Book with 2 CDs) Features:

• Written by Mike Steinel
• for B-flat tenor saxophone players
  
  Song List:
• A-Tisket A-Tasket
• Ballin' The Jack
• Boppin' Around
• Ja-Da
• Jingle Bells
• London Bridge
• Riffin' Around
• Salsa Caliente
• St. Louis Blues
• When The Saints Go Marching In

Follow the lessons in this book and CD combo and you'll be on your way to advanced musicianship. Order today!

Hal Leonard Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble for Tenor Saxophone (Book with 2 CDs) Specifications:

• Width: 9.0"
• Length: 12.0"
• 32 pages