Uploaded March 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Our live cover of "Rosalina in the Observatory (or Comet Observatory)" from Super Mario Galaxy, originally composed by Koji Kondo. This arrangement by Patrick Bartley. Recorded live at Black Cat LES in New York City on March 1, 2020.
Now, this one is for the real jazz fans... I'm sure most of you are familiar with the wonderful "8-Bit Big Band", right? Well Charlie is actually a good friend of ours (a few members of J-MUSIC have played in his projects numerous times throughout the past two years), and I (Pat) took inspiration to do this song after hearing (and performing) the beautiful and grandiose 8-Bit arrangement. It seems that Charlie and I both had the same idea when hearing this song for the first time - Miles Davis, "Someday My Prince Will Come". Since there was no way we could match the power of a full big band, we decided to go in a slightly different direction, tweaked and mellowed out for a jazz sextet. We threw in tinges of Cannonball Adderley, with a slightly faster tempo and some "modern jazz reharms" thrown in for some extra kick. Go check out their version, as well, to hear our friend Mark Dover shred some clarinet!
Being that this is the music for Super Mario Galaxy's hub world, we thought it fitting as a metaphor to have so many different musical possibilities to travel to, with this song. This is definitely one of our favorite arrangements, and we'll be playing this one again for sure. Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy!
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The #1 VGM Jam in New York City! We're hosting VGM+ (vgm and more) jazz jam sessions at Black Cat LES every 1st Sunday of the month. If you're a musician, bring your axe, and if you're not a musician, bring your DS, Switch, or your good vibes! Everyone is welcome. We want to make this a nice haven for J-culture lovers and music lovers alike. Go to our official Facebook group below for more info!
**NYC Official VGM Jams (Group):
bit.ly/vgmjamnyc
Patrick Bartley (@patbartmusic) - Alto Sax
Max Boiko (@maxboikomusic) - Trumpet
Benjamin Rosenblum (@benrosenblummusic) - Accordion
Jake Chapman (@chappymilkshake) - Vibraphone
Wallace Stelzer (@the_first_jazzvenger) - Bass
Ben Zweig (@benzweigdrums) - Drums
• Consider supporting us on Patreon! Patrons get early access to all content we put up, and help us keep things running! - patreon.com/jmusicband
----Download our FREE Demo (or donate and support the band)! -- pocketband.bandcamp.com
----"Time To Play" J-MUSIC Ensemble debut album -- bit.ly/timetoplayalbum
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Our live cover of "Rosalina in the Observatory (or Comet Observatory)" from Super Mario Galaxy, originally composed by Koji Kondo. This arrangement by Patrick Bartley. Recorded live at Black Cat LES in New York City on March 1, 2020.
Now, this one is for the real jazz fans... I'm sure most of you are familiar with the wonderful "8-Bit Big Band", right? Well Charlie is actually a good friend of ours (a few members of J-MUSIC have played in his projects numerous times throughout the past two years), and I (Pat) took inspiration to do this song after hearing (and performing) the beautiful and grandiose 8-Bit arrangement. It seems that Charlie and I both had the same idea when hearing this song for the first time - Miles Davis, "Someday My Prince Will Come". Since there was no way we could match the power of a full big band, we decided to go in a slightly different direction, tweaked and mellowed out for a jazz sextet. We threw in tinges of Cannonball Adderley, with a slightly faster tempo and some "modern jazz reharms" thrown in for some extra kick. Go check out their version, as well, to hear our friend Mark Dover shred some clarinet!
Being that this is the music for Super Mario Galaxy's hub world, we thought it fitting as a metaphor to have so many different musical possibilities to travel to, with this song. This is definitely one of our favorite arrangements, and we'll be playing this one again for sure. Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy!
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The #1 VGM Jam in New York City! We're hosting VGM+ (vgm and more) jazz jam sessions at Black Cat LES every 1st Sunday of the month. If you're a musician, bring your axe, and if you're not a musician, bring your DS, Switch, or your good vibes! Everyone is welcome. We want to make this a nice haven for J-culture lovers and music lovers alike. Go to our official Facebook group below for more info!
**NYC Official VGM Jams (Group):
bit.ly/vgmjamnyc
Patrick Bartley (@patbartmusic) - Alto Sax
Max Boiko (@maxboikomusic) - Trumpet
Benjamin Rosenblum (@benrosenblummusic) - Accordion
Jake Chapman (@chappymilkshake) - Vibraphone
Wallace Stelzer (@the_first_jazzvenger) - Bass
Ben Zweig (@benzweigdrums) - Drums
• Consider supporting us on Patreon! Patrons get early access to all content we put up, and help us keep things running! - patreon.com/jmusicband
----Download our FREE Demo (or donate and support the band)! -- pocketband.bandcamp.com
----"Time To Play" J-MUSIC Ensemble debut album -- bit.ly/timetoplayalbum
• BOOKING INFO/INQUIRIES:
info@jmusicband.com (ATTN: Patrick)
Be a part of the J-MUSIC Alliance:
Discord:
discord.gg/8nzC4GX
Facebook:
facebook.com/jmusicband
Twitter:
twitter.com/jmusicband
Soundcloud:
soundcloud.com/jmusicband
Instagram:
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![What Is Swing? Rhythm of Jazz Explained [Sunday Jazz School]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GVAaUKhZoBY/mqdefault.jpg "What Is Swing? Rhythm of Jazz Explained [Sunday Jazz School]
The swing rhythm seems to be everywhere. Whenever musicians want to spice things up or make it have a jazz sound, a swing feel is usually the first thing that gets thrown into the mix. We hear it in video games, commercials, movies, and even still in pop music today. But what exactly is swing, and where did it come from? Why does computer swing sound so different from humans playing swing? Is swing just the space between notes? In this Sunday Jazz School, we explore an introduction into the world of swing, diving into its history and its progression through time to the present. By the end of this video, you should have a better idea of what swing is and how you can identify the different types that appear in jazz, and the rest of music!
Welcome to Sunday Jazz School! Every Sunday on Twitch, we take a look at various topics related to jazz and break them down in a way that everyone can understand and follow along! Whether you love jazz but youre new and feel completely out of the loop, or youre already on the mainstage gigging across the world, theres something here for everyone. We take our real-world professional jazz experience to only give you the best and most reliable information possible, no matter what! If youve been wondering why you like jazz, or why jazz versions of things sound good to you, come hang out with us!
Were always looking for suggestions on what topics to cover, so be sure to comment on all of our platforms and let us know what youd like to learn about in the future!
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