Practise with a real jazz band — and control every instrument.
Take your jazz practice further with jazzbacks that give you full control over the band.
These jazz backing tracks include audio stems — separate recordings of piano, bass, drums and more… of piano, bass, drums and more so you can mute instruments, step into the group, and practise like you’re playing with real musicians. Stems can be loaded into a DAW or compatible app, allowing you to control each instrument in the band.
Whether you're working on improvisation, comping, singing, or time feel, these tracks let you shape your practice in a much more musical way.
Unlike normal backing tracks, you’re not stuck with a fixed mix — you can remove instruments and step into the band yourself.
What Are Jazz Stems in a Backing Track?
Stems are individual instrument recordings taken from a full performance.
Instead of just a single backing track, you also get separate parts for each instrument. This means you can:
- mute the piano and comp yourself
- remove the bass and practise walking lines
- isolate the drums to focus on timing
- adjust the balance to hear what you need
It’s like having the band broken down into parts — ready for you to interact with.
Practise Like You’re in the Band
These aren’t static backing tracks.
They’re designed to help you actively engage with the music:
- step into different roles in the band
- develop listening and interaction
- work on groove, feel, and phrasing
- build confidence in real playing situations
With a backing track with stems, you’re not just playing along — you’re playing within the band.
Once you’ve refined your mix using stems, you can record your performance and create a professional demo.
🎷 Instrumentalists
Practise improvisation, comping, and time feel with a flexible rhythm section. Make the arrangement your own.
🎤 Singers
Adjust the mix to suit your voice and work on phrasing and interpretation for your live performance.
🎓 Teachers & Students
Create focused exercises by removing or isolating instruments to suit different skill levels.
What You Get
Each track includes:
- full backing track (ready to play along)
- individual stems for each instrument
- clearly labelled audio files
- consistent, high-quality recordings
MP3 backing tracks require no setup — stems can be used in a DAW for more control.
Real Musicians, Real Feel
All tracks are recorded by professional jazz musicians playing real instruments.
These are not MIDI or generated parts — they are live performances, giving you the feel, dynamics, and interaction of a real band.
🔷 How to Use Stems
Open the stems in your DAW (GarageBand, Logic, Ableton, Cubase, etc.) to control each instrument in the band.
- play all the tracks together as a full backing band
- adjust levels to balance the mix
- mute instruments and step into the band yourself
- record your own playing alongside the track
Or take it further:
- practise different roles within the band
- focus on specific parts of the arrangement
- build confidence in a real ensemble setting
🔷 Frequently Asked Questions
What are stems in these backing tracks?
Stems are separate recordings of each instrument, allowing you to control what you hear and how you practise.
Do I need special software to use stems?
Yes — stems are designed to be used in a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) or similar app, where you can mute and adjust individual instruments.
If you just want a simple play-along experience, the MP3 backing tracks require no setup.
Can I remove instruments completely?
Yes — you can mute any instrument and replace it with your own playing.
Are these suitable for beginners as well as professionals?
Yes. You can simplify the mix and gradually add complexity as your skills improve.
Explore our range of jazz backing tracks with stems in different styles, tempos, and keys.
