Like the earlier Real Easy books, Volume 3: A Short History of Jazz includes easy but classic jazz tunes on one page, and all the things band directors might have to write out for their students on each facing page. However, Volume 3 is unique because the tune selection includes five to ten songs from each historical era of jazz... from Dixieland to Swing to Bebop to Afro-Cuban Jazz, and more. In addition, this volume has an entertaining and informative historical text introducing each section that includes innovations that happened in each era. All in all, a perfect teaching tool for any jazz educator, as well as a great fake book!