Uploaded October 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Our live cover of the "Title Screen" music from the 1st generation of Pokemon games (Red/Green/Blue), originally composed by Junichi Masuda. This arrangement by Patrick Bartley.

Where did the best-selling, arguably most influential, pocket RPG series of all time have its roots? Pokemon Red and Green, of course. Aaaand, where did the arguably most influential music style/culture/genre of the modern era have its roots? Down in New Orleans! We're talking about jazz, of course, and what better way to pay a jazz tribute to the origins of Pokemon than to inject some second line flavor into the mix? We've had this one in the arsenal for about a year, and we like to open up our con shows by parading in with this! Everybody gets a piece of this, too, with festive solos from the Sax, Trumpet, Accordion, and Vibes, bringing it home with a drum solo a la Bourbon Street. There's a whole lot to get into with this one - So don't be a Slowpoke! Go grab some Raichu Red Beans and Rice, some Butterfree Bourbon, and let's kick off this Jolteon Jamboree! 'Cause there ain't nothin' like a good ol' Magnemite Mardi Gras...

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***HAPPY 1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO THE JAM SESSIONS!***
Thank you so much to everyone involved for making these possible!

Pocket Band now has a new home 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):
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Patrick Bartley (@patbartmusic) - Alto Sax
Max Boiko (@maxboikomusic) - Trumpet
Benjamin Rosenblum (@benrosenblummusic)
Jake Chapman (@chappymilkshake) - Vibraphone
Mat Muntz (@muuuuuuuuuntz) - Bass
Ben Zweig (@benzweigdrums) - Drums


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