# Erskine Jazz Essentials Vol. 1

> Interactive jazz rhythm section play-along app for musicians. (iPhone/iPad app by Fuzzy Music, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/erskine-jazz-essentials-vol-1/id588220939 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fuzzy Music, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/534683214)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 306 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-12-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/erskine-jazz-essentials-vol-1/id588220939/reviews.md

## What is Erskine Jazz Essentials Vol. 1?

World-class jazz rhythm section play-along in state-of-the-art app setting!

Featuring Peter Erskine on drums, Alan Pasqua on piano, and Darek Oles on bass, this app has been designed and created for use by all musicians who are interested in perfecting their jazz skills and artistry. The heart of jazz is being able to play the blues and “standards” in common keys and at different tempos. With a century’s worth of professional and pedagogical experiences between the three musicians, these tracks target and explore an essential variety of requisite jazz modes and styles that we have found to be of the most use.

Utilizing the built-in mixer, you can create your own combo: full rhythm section (trio), music-minus-piano, music-minus-bass, music-minus-drums, or solo tracks of drums-only, bass-only or piano-only. There are click-track and count-off options as well.

PDF lead sheets are included in the keys of C, Bb and Eb. These charts can be printed or emailed from the app. In the case of some well-known standards, we have adhered to the form and chord changes of the songs unless otherwise noted. The melodies to these tunes can easily be found on-line or in a RealBook, etc. There are also some classic tune forms from the post-bop era, making this collection up-to-date and relevant.

We suggest that you listen to the full trio mixes at least once in order to hear how the band is playing this music — unless, of course, you wish to fully embrace the jazz spirit and experience the performances in real time: hearing and playing the music for the first time just like in a true jazz setting. In any event, you now have a world-class rhythm section at your fingertips.

As the beboppers say: “Straight ahead and strive for tone...”

There’s no better way to play better than to play more. Keep on swinging. 
--Peter Erskine

## Key features

- World-class jazz rhythm section
- Customizable combo mixes
- Adjustable tempos
- PDF lead sheets included
- Multiple keys and styles
- Click track and count-off options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 29)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/erskine-jazz-essentials-vol-1/id588220939/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Nice, but….

*2026-08-16*

In the App Store description it says that lead sheets are provided, but they are only chord charts.  Lead sheets include melody, which these do not.  This may not matter to many people, but for me it was a small disappointment and a false description.

### 2/5 — Record function is gone 😭

*2024-02-21*

The apps are still great playalongs and the mixer is very useful. But the main reason for me, to buy these, was the record function.I didn’t need to put the playalongs on speaker and a second device to record myself. This was so great. I‘m really sad and disappointed. Why?

### 1/5 — Does Not Work

*2023-02-18*

The app does not work and you cannot report a problem or open app support either. Nothing will play or record so it is completely dead and I feel like I just got scammed out of my ten dollars. Very dissatisfied!

### 1/5 — Ganz schlechter Support...

*2023-02-14*

Plötzlich geht hier leider nichts mehr, übrigens bei allen Apps dieser Reihe.
Superschade, denn die Songs waren echt toll zum mitspielen geeignet. So allerdings viel Geld für einen echt miesen Support ausgegeben. Unverschämtheit!
Suddenly, unfortunately, nothing works here anymore, by the way, with all apps in this series.
Too bad, because the songs were really great for playing along. However, a lot of money was spent on really bad support. Outrageousness!

### 1/5 — This great app is broken

*2022-12-10, version 2.1.1*

The latest iOS versions have broken this stellar app. It is an awesome and great sounding, with some truly wonderful musicians, but it is broken and hopefully will be fixed

### 1/5 — Would rate even lower

*2022-10-23*

Does not work, version 1 or 2. Really a bummer, don’t waste your money.

### 2/5 — Basically great, but…

*2022-09-20*

now I bought a new IPhone 14, and the songs won’t play anymore. Very disappointing!

### 1/5 — Has Only 10 Songs You Never Heard of

*2020-04-18*

Only has 10 songs.  What a rip. Jazz essentials ... Not even close.  This guy is ripping off other musicians.  He should be ashamed of himself!

### 5/5 — Great learning system.

*2018-05-09*

I am a lifelong drummer, rock, funk, country. Finally at 50 I am finally learning to swing! This has been fantastic accompaniment tool to develop my play!

### 5/5 — A+ app 100% fun

*2017-06-17*

I'm not a pro musician but I'm in love with this app.  Very easy to use. Recording is very helpful to check your progress.

## Frequently asked questions about Erskine Jazz Essentials Vol. 1

### What instruments are featured in Erskine Jazz Essentials?

Erskine Jazz Essentials features a world-class jazz rhythm section including Peter Erskine on drums, Alan Pasqua on piano, and Darek Oles on bass.

### Can I customize the band setup in Erskine Jazz Essentials?

Yes, you can use the built-in mixer to create your own combo, choosing from the full trio, music-minus-piano, music-minus-bass, music-minus-drums, or solo tracks of drums-only, bass-only, or piano-only.

### What musical content is included in Erskine Jazz Essentials?

The app includes tracks that target essential jazz modes and styles, focusing on playing blues and standards in common keys and at different tempos. PDF lead sheets are provided in C, Bb, and Eb.

### What devices is Erskine Jazz Essentials compatible with?

Erskine Jazz Essentials is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

### How much does Erskine Jazz Essentials cost?

Erskine Jazz Essentials is a paid app priced at $9.99.

### When was Erskine Jazz Essentials last updated?

The app was last updated on March 25, 2023, with the latest version being 2.2.

### What is the age rating for Erskine Jazz Essentials?

Erskine Jazz Essentials has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How does the rating of Erskine Jazz Essentials compare to similar apps?

Erskine Jazz Essentials has a rating of 3.6 stars from 17 ratings. User sentiment appears mixed, with some appreciating the professional quality and practice tools, while others may desire more content or features for the price.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2023-03-25

Bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 2.1.1 — 2017-10-06

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Fix a bug related to Apple's inclusion of PDFKit in iOS 11.

### 2.1 — 2017-09-12

64 bit build, updated mixer w/ meters

### 2.0 — 2014-05-17

- RECORD YOURSELF!  Now users can record and mix their own playing live in the app using the onboard microphone or any external iOS-compatible recording system.

- interface tweaks

- stability improvements

### 1.0.2 — 2013-01-29

- a fix for older hardware users that should address an issue where noise could be introduced to the mix

- small cosmetic updates

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