‘Super Mario’ soundtrack classics get jazz reworking for new vinyl

A collection of easy-listening jazz covers of choice cuts from the Super Mario series is getting a vinyl release. READ MORE: How ‘Diablo’ continues to provide the definitive dark-fantasy game soundtrack Created by the celebrated Video Game Music Collective, ‘Live From The Mushroom Kingdom’ is a “jazz tribute to Nintendo’s iconic character” and features twelve covers of Mario classics. The “joyful, live jazz celebration of Super Mario music” has been performed by a full ensemble featuring trumpet, saxophone, flute, piano, bass, and drums. “Across the tracklist, familiar Mario melodies are reimagined through a wide range of jazz styles. ‘Delfino Plaza’ swings with driving saxophone lines and energetic rhythm sections, while others like ‘Rainbow Road’ slow down into soft, reflective café-style jazz that feels perfect for a rainy afternoon. Flute-led journeys like ‘Rosalina In The Observatory’ feel bright and adventurous, tracks like ‘Cosmic Cove Galaxy’ are mellow downtempo arrangements gently carry the listener forward, and standout jams transform iconic themes into lively, road-trip-ready performances,” reads an official description of the record. ‘Live From The Mushroom Kingdom’ is...