115pages. small octavo sized book published by Spectrum in 1964. Jerry Coker teacher and noted jazz saxophonist, explains the fundamental elements of jazz, the blues, harmony, melody, rythmic swing, characteristic chord progressions. Using these elements as building blocks, he shows, through helpful musical examples, how the aspiring jazz improvisor can create an individual melodic style. The book is slightly creased at the front, and has sustained a minor cosmetic tear to the spine. Pages are clean, tight and whole.