The latest release in the Joystick Jazz collection has been announced by iam8bit and is available right now from its website, and it’s a special one for Mario fans. While the previous two entries in the Joystick Jazz collection drew from a wider assortment of nostalgia-inducing video game soundtracks, one legendary franchise was notably absent. Now, we know that those jazzy geniuses were saving their interpretations for one mega-LP, packed with tunes from all over the series’ history, spanning Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Odyssey, and even spin-offs like Mario Kart 64.
In a press statement, iam8bit said. “Get ready to jump, bounce, and swing: The Blueshift Big Band is BACK! A triple jump here, a little dash there, a well-placed Koopa stomp, a slide all the way to the flagpole…The fast, frenetic platforming of the Super Mario Bros. series demands a ton of reaction, rhythm, and improvisation. There’s something undeniably jazz-like about the action, and the series’ legendary music embodies that same spirit.”
The vinyl’s release includes artwork from iam8bit’s award-winning friend Mark Borgions, high-quality black vinyl, and a bonus digital download of all the included music. Other recent releases from iam8bit include its Remedy collection and Rare’s 40th Anniversary album.
