

From discussions of nostalgia to new age jazz, this podcast takes you through a variety of video games that feature their own distinct jazz sound. Noire, Grim Fandango, Diggs Nightcrawler, and even the first Sims game. Each member looked at a specific game that featured Jazz music including L.A. For this episode, we uncover and dissect the world of jazz in video game music – from ‘live’ music to creating historical authenticity to establishing the genre of ‘film noire’ through its connection with jazz. Jazz is a distinct genre that is often overlooked when we think of music in video games.
