# Play Jazz — Play jazz with confidence

> Play jazz with confidence (iPhone/iPad app by Mateusz Smarduch.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-jazz/id6795706994 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mateusz Smarduch](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780793969)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-30
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-jazz/id6795706994/reviews.md

## What is Play Jazz?

Play Jazz turns your iPhone or iPad into an approachable jazz instrument. Choose a sound, start a backing groove, and play notes that fit the current harmony.

Features:
- Scale-safe keyboard with Home Scale and Chord Scale modes
- Jazz chord progressions and backing grooves
- Piano, Hammond organ, guitar, brass, and other instrument sounds
- Sustain controls and touch-friendly slide playing
- Tempo, mix, and three-band EQ controls
- No account required

Play freely, explore jazz harmony, and build confidence without worrying about wrong notes. The app is free and supported by non-personalized banner advertising.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2026-08-30

Fixed missing sound on the first key press, improved audio recovery after returning to the app, and restored the Jazz Scale Jam app icon. Instrument samples remain stored locally for reliable, low-latency play.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-27

Improved keyboard responsiveness and touch tracking. Fixed backing-track startup reliability. Added richer jazz grooves, instrument colors, sustain control, chord-scale guidance, and a true three-band EQ.

### 1.0 — 2026-08-20

No release notes.

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## More apps by Mateusz Smarduch

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All apps by Mateusz Smarduch: https://appshunter.io/developer/6780793969

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