Jazz Drum Multi-Tracks | Jazz Essentials III

Multi-Track Jazz Drum Recordings for Complete Mix Control

Jazz Essentials III delivers authentic, studio-quality jazz drum multitracks performed by a seasoned New York City session drummer. Unlike standard jazz drum loops, these are complete “takes” of traditional jazz standards—recorded as seven separate tracks for total mixing control. Whether you’re producing jazz compositions, hip-hop with swing elements, or film scores requiring authentic period sound, you’ll have professional-grade stems ready to mix exactly as your project demands.

Perfect for all musicians and recording artists needing authentic jazz drum stems or composers scoring films or production music. Essentially, anyone who needs real jazz drums and wants control of the drum mix.

Three Complete Jazz Standards • Multiple Takes • Seven Individual Tracks

Each song form offers multiple interpretations with sticks and brushes:

• Jazz Standard 01: 170 BPM 12 Bar Swing (12 bar blues form, 4:00 minutes). Six takes, two with brushes.
• Jazz Standard 02: 155 BPM 32 Bar Swing (AABA form, 4:30 minutes). Six takes, two with brushes.
• Jazz Standard 03: 135 BPM 32 Bar Bossa (AABA form, 4:30 minutes). Three takes, all with sticks.

Studio-Quality Recording with Vintage Gear

Recorded with a vintage Gretsch maple kit (18″ kick, 12″ rack tom, 14″ floor tom, DW and Gretsch 14″ snare drums) through classic studio gear. The drum tuning is characteristically tight with well-worn heads—exactly what you’d hear on classic Blue Note recordings. Multiple Zildjian ride cymbals were selected per track to match the musical feel: dry for swing, bright for bossa, dark for ballads.

We captured a gigging kit that has seen countless club dates—the kind of authentic, lived-in sound you can’t replicate with samples. The tight 18″ kick delivers the right attack and low end for intimate jazz productions. You’ll get a great mix with minimal effort if you’re after a truly authentic club date vibe.

Seven Discrete Multitrack Stems Per Performance

Each drum performance includes seven individual tracks for complete mixing flexibility:

• Kick drum (inside)
• Sub kick (outside)
• Snare
• Overhead left
• Overhead right
• Hi-hat
• Room (ribbon mic)

Jazz Essentials III Audio Demos

Please note: Jazz Essentials III contains drum tracks only. The audio examples include musical accompaniment for demonstration purposes only.

Why Jazz Essentials III Works for Your Productions

• Complete Musical Performances: Multiple interpretations of each standard (traditional swing, Latin jazz, blues-jazz) performed with brushes and sticks. Edit into custom loops or use complete 4-minute takes.
• Beyond Basic Drum Loops: No repetitive one or two-bar patterns. These are full musical performances with natural phrasing, dynamics, and the feel of a seasoned New York drummer.
• Total Mix Control: Seven separate tracks let you craft your perfect drum sound. Start with overheads, blend in kick and snare, add room ambience—your mix, your way.
• Superior Rhythmic Realism: No sequenced MIDI. No robotic timing. Just authentic jazz drumming with the musicality and human touch you can’t get closer to without hiring a live drummer.
• Sonically Cohesive: Every track recorded in a single session with one kit, one room, one consistent recording setup. Perfect for building complete songs.

What’s Included

• 3.35 GB of original, license-free 24-bit/44.1kHz WAV drum tracks
• Seven individual multitrack stems for each drumming performance
• 50 multi-velocity drum and cymbal samples (102 MB, available as separate instant download)
• Complete song takes with count-ins for each performance
• Detailed recording information PDF (mics, preamps, full specifications)
• Compatibility: Works seamlessly with Jazz Essentials IV for expanded jazz drum production options