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  • The cover of Orchestrator Emulator by The 8-Bit Big Band — a vibrant, colorful 2D digital illustration inspired by retro video game aesthetics. The scene features whimsical characters and objects reminiscent of classic gaming—such as pixelated hearts, mushrooms, drums, and jewels—floating against a dynamic background of stars, sparkles, and multicolored shapes. The visual style is playful and energetic, evoking nostalgia while celebrating creativity and musical expression.
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    8-Bit Big Band’s Orchestrator Emulator Turns Video Game Themes Into Big Band Joy

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    Every once in a while, something unexpected makes you stop what you’re doing and smile. That happened to me recently while listening to Orchestrator Emulator, the upcoming album from The 8-Bit Big Band. A Nintendo-inspired contemporary jazz orchestra project blends unexpected elements into something that genuinely swings. This fifth full-length release from GRAMMY-winning composer Charlie…

  • Big Band Remixed + Reinvented!

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    The welcome trend of remixing the old to make it new continues with Big Band Remixed + Reinvented. Not all remix compilations are a success but, after listening to the samples of this 17-track release, this one is worthy of notice. There was not a miss in my sampling of the samples. With accomplished mixers…

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    Review: Jaco Pastorius Big Band – Word of Mouth Revisited

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    A scenario I’d like to see at the 2004 Grammy Awards ceremony: The Grammy returns to honoring jazz during its primetime special. Some of modern jazz’s best known bassists are playing a tribute to Jaco Pastorius. After thunderous applause, the award for Best Large Ensemble Album is announced. The winner: The Jaco Pastorius Big Band…