# Erskine Jazz Essentials Vol. 2

> Interactive jazz play-along app with recording and customizable rhythm section. (iPhone/iPad app by Fuzzy Music, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/erskine-jazz-essentials-vol-2/id832649891 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fuzzy Music, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/534683214)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 309 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-03-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/erskine-jazz-essentials-vol-2/id832649891/reviews.md

## What is Erskine Jazz Essentials Vol. 2?

World-class jazz rhythm section play-along in state-of-the-art app setting!  Volume 2 contains 10 new tracks and the ability to RECORD YOURSELF with the band!

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 embra
ce the jazz spirit and experience the performances in real time: hearing and pla
ying 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

- 10 new jazz tracks
- Record yourself playing
- Customizable rhythm section mix
- PDF lead sheets included
- Multiple key and tempo options
- Click track and count-off

## Chart rankings

- #198 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/erskine-jazz-essentials-vol-2/id832649891/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Hier geht nichts mehr nach dem Update Frechheit und einigermaßen unverschämt

*2023-04-28*

Also was tun beim Meister selbst beschweren wohl aussichtslos!

### 1/5 — Ganz mieser Support...

*2023-02-15*

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 — Broken in latest iOS

*2022-12-10, version 2.0.1*

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 — App dosnt work anymore

*2022-11-22*

None of the Fuzzy Music apps work on the new updated. Will change review once this is fixed.

### 5/5 — Ten songs, great mixer

*2021-06-09*

You get 10 songs with a good range of tempos and styles. The mixer is excellent: you can completely take out a track.  You can also record your own track and mix that in or out as well. For basically one dollar a song, this is a great deal.

### 1/5 — Let down

*2020-12-13*

Not at all worth $9.99

### 5/5 — Seriously? Want to play jazz? Get this LOL

*2020-10-31*

Guys. This is Darek Oles on bass. Are you a jazz drummer? Well then I highly suggest you either get gigs with Darek or get this app. Or both if you are lucky :-) He is a personal mentor to me,And this is the closest thing I can get to practicing with him like I did in college when he was my professor. Just awesome.

### 5/5 — Jazz mixer

*2020-05-17*

This app allows you to practice as if you were with a band.

### 2/5 — Not enough material

*2017-06-22*

There's only ten songs. What is there sounds good but for the price I was expecting more.

### 4/5 — Good

*2015-10-27*

e-mail sending (after recording) doesn't work. A little bit expensive for only 10 tracks but amazing application, we can really listen to Mr Erskine's playing wich is perfect.

## Frequently asked questions about Erskine Jazz Essentials Vol. 2

### What is Erskine Jazz Essentials Vol. 2?

Erskine Jazz Essentials Vol. 2 is a music application designed for jazz musicians. It provides 10 new jazz tracks featuring a world-class rhythm section, allowing users to play along and record themselves.

### What instruments are featured in Erskine Jazz Essentials Vol. 2?

The app features a world-class jazz rhythm section including Peter Erskine on drums, Alan Pasqua on piano, and Darek Oles on bass. Users can choose to hear the full trio or isolate individual instruments.

### Can I record myself with Erskine Jazz Essentials Vol. 2?

Yes, the app allows you to record yourself playing along with the jazz rhythm section. This feature helps musicians practice and evaluate their performance in a realistic jazz setting.

### What kind of musical content does Erskine Jazz Essentials Vol. 2 offer?

This volume contains 10 new jazz tracks designed to explore essential jazz modes and styles. It includes classic tune forms from the post-bop era, making the collection relevant and up-to-date.

### Does Erskine Jazz Essentials Vol. 2 include sheet music?

Yes, PDF lead sheets are included for the tracks in the keys of C, Bb, and Eb. These charts can be printed or emailed directly from the app for further study.

### What devices is Erskine Jazz Essentials Vol. 2 compatible with?

Erskine Jazz Essentials Vol. 2 is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users interested in jazz music practice.

### How much does Erskine Jazz Essentials Vol. 2 cost?

Erskine Jazz Essentials Vol. 2 is a paid application, available for $9.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all the features and content within the app.

### How often is Erskine Jazz Essentials Vol. 2 updated?

The latest version of Erskine Jazz Essentials Vol. 2 was released on April 2, 2023. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates recent support and development for the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2023-04-02

Bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 2.0.1 — 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.

### 2.0 — 2017-09-12

64-bit build

### 1.0.2 — 2014-04-05

- improvements to performance on low-end hardware
- bug fixes and stability improvements

### 1.0.1 — 2014-03-20

- fixed a bug where audio would come out the receiver instead of the speaker on iPhones under iOS 7.1

- fixed a bug where bluetooth speakers wouldn't work under certain circumstances

- fixed a bug in the photo gallery on the iPhone under iOS 7.1

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