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JOYSTICK JAZZ: The Blueshift Big Band
Plays Iconic Video Game Hits Vinyl Soundtrack
Features Toe-Tappin’ Jazz Renditions from classic video games like The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time, Banjo-Kazooie, Sonic the Hedgehog and MORE!!. Streaming on all major platforms, along with a vinyl release. Get your copy here!
Released November 2022 on iam8bit.
Joel baer and Chris parsons Present: The Blueshift Big Band
Featuring arrangements from Chicago’s own Bob Ojeda, Joe Clark, Mike Pinto and more. Also features a guest apperance from the legendary Tenor Saxophonist, Mark Colby. Get your copy here!
“Chicago's jazz scene is blessed to have quite a few fantastic big bands, and if the debut album from the Blueshift Big Band is any indication, then 2021 has brought us yet another one. This is a bright, brassy and heavy affair with a lot of ensemble work. The repertoire is wide, spanning Charlie Parker's "Billie's Bounce" to Weather Report's "Elegant People". There's a lot to like here, and I'd imagine you'll be hearing this one a lot over the course of the next couple of months.” - Paul Abella, 90.9 WDCB
Released November 2020 on JeruJazz Records
Blueshift big band:
Big Band Blues
Featuring appearances from Guy King (gtr/vox), Jimmy Jonhson (gtr), and Andrew Duncanson (vox). Order Now!
“This is our first foray into what I hope will be a series of recordings that celebrate the meeting of Chicago Blues and The Blueshift Big Band. I’m proud to be surrounded by such incredible talent and to carry on the tradition of big band blues. “ Joel Baer, co-leader/drummer
The Blueshift big band: Treasure Trove Cove
Our new single from iam8bit records! The classic tune from Banjo-Kazooie (Nintendo 64) arranged by Neil Carson, featuring Matt Beck (alto sax) and Joel Baer (drums). Full album coming soon!
