8 Bit Jazz Band -

Jazz thrives on warmth. Old 8-bit sound chips (like the NES’s RP2A03) have a natural compression and harmonic distortion that sounds surprisingly similar to a vintage tube amplifier. That "glitch" becomes "grit."

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There are some musical fusions that sound like a joke at first. "Polka-core." "Bluegrass dubstep." But every once in a while, two genres meet that shouldn't work, yet create something so nostalgic and fresh that you can’t stop listening. 8 bit jazz band

When Chiptune Meets Chill: The Unexpected Genius of the 8 Bit Jazz Band Jazz thrives on warmth

Have you heard any chiptune jazz projects? Drop a link in the comments. We’re always hunting for that perfect bit-crushed tritone substitution. "Polka-core

It’s the sound of It’s Thelonious Monk composing for Super Mario Land .

So next time you’re in the mood for something that sounds like a late-night set at the Blue Note crossed with a speedrun of Mega Man 2 , turn off your hi-fi system and fire up the cartridge.