Sub-styles and prompts to start from
| Sub-style | Prompt to start from | Mood setting |
|---|---|---|
| Late-night trio | Jazz piano trio, upright bass, brushed drums, smoky late-night mood, medium swing, instrumental | chill |
| Bossa nova | Bossa nova, nylon guitar, soft shaker, gentle female vocal, warm and breezy, 110 bpm | romantic |
| Smooth jazz | Smooth jazz, soprano sax lead, electric piano, light groove, sunset lounge, instrumental | chill |
| Big band swing | Big band swing, brass section, walking bass, upbeat 160 bpm, festive and playful | happy |
| Cool jazz ballad | Slow jazz ballad, male vocal, muted trumpet, brushed drums, wistful and intimate | sad |
| Jazz-hop | Jazz hop, dusty drums, jazzy piano chords, upright bass, relaxed head-nod beat | chill |
Copy a prompt into the box above and change the subject, instruments or tempo. Do not name a real artist: describe the voice and the sound instead.
Lyric and structure tips for this genre
- Name the ensemble: trio, quartet, big band. It decides the sound faster than any adjective.
- State the feel: swing, bossa, ballad, latin. Jazz is defined by rhythm feel as much as notes.
- For vocal jazz, write short conversational lines over a standard 32-bar shape: A, A, B, A. Rhymes can be loose.
- Choose warm, specific images for lyrics: last train, rain on the window, a corner table.
- Keep the tempo specific: ballad 60, medium swing 120, up-tempo 180.
- For a cafe or shop playlist, generate several instrumentals with different leads and mix them.
Hear the engine first
Late Shift has a jazzy piano loop under a rap vocal; Lo-fi Study shows the relaxed rhodes side. Neither is straight jazz, so use them to judge instrument tone.
Every generation returns two versions from MiniMax Music v2 and ACE-Step, which often differ in arrangement.
What to use it for
| Use | What you make | Setting |
|---|---|---|
| Cafe, shop and hotel ambience | Background instrumental | Check licence for public play |
| Podcast and vlog bed | Quiet piano trio | Instrumental |
| Anniversary or dinner gift | Bossa or ballad with names | Vocal on, romantic |
| Video intros | Short swing sting | Big band, 8 bars |
| Practice and ideas | Backing for your own playing | Instrumental, set tempo |
Licence and pricing
| Option | Price | Licence |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 1 generation a day (2 songs), up to 2 min, personal use only |
| Small pack | $4.90 once | 200 credits, about 40 songs, commercial licence |
| Large pack | $12.90 once | 600 credits, about 120 songs, commercial licence |
| Pro | $9.90 a month or $99 a year | 450 credits every month, songs up to 3 min, commercial licence |
The licence follows the credits used to make a song. A song made on the free allowance stays personal even if you buy later, so make the final version after you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Can the jazz tracks be instrumental only?
Yes. Set the vocal to none; it is the default for this page.
Can I use jazz tracks in my cafe or shop?
Public play can need extra rights. Tracks made with a paid pack or plan carry a commercial licence; read our licence notes and your local rules.
Can it play a solo?
Ask for a sax, trumpet or piano solo section in the prompt. Results vary; compare the two versions.
Can I write lyrics for a jazz song?
Yes, use the lyrics tab or describe the story and let the AI write them.
Is it free?
1 free generation a day, personal use. Paid packs start at $4.90.
Can it sound like a famous jazz singer?
No. Describe the voice type instead; we do not support imitating real artists.