The 8-Bit Big Band is a multi-GRAMMY Award-winning contemporary symphonic jazz orchestra created to celebrate and reimagine video game music's most beloved hits, rearranged in exciting and inventive ways that push the boundaries of how these legendary soundtracks are experienced as a standalone body of work.
Founded and led by composer, arranger, and conductor Charlie Rosen, the band brings a distinctive artistic vision to the genre, blending the tradition of symphonic jazz with a modern genre-spanning approach.
Formed in 2017 with the release of their debut album Press Start, followed by their sophomore album Choose Your Character in 2018, the band earned their first GRAMMY Award with their third album Backwards Compatible in 2022. They continued their momentum with Game Changer in 2023, and most recently secured their second GRAMMY Award in 2026, further cementing their place at the forefront of orchestral video game music. Their sixth album is currently in the works, with a release planned for later this year.
Since its incepction, The 8-Bit Big Band has garnered millions of views on YouTube and built a global fanbase of hundreds of thousands of subscribers, followers, and listeners, while consistently selling out concert venues across the United States. The members of The 8-Bit Big Band come from around the world, with many based in New York City, and represent some of the most sought-after musicians and performers in the industry.
The 8-Bit Big Band draws its repertoire from some of the most beloved video game titles of all time, bringing large ensemble arraging into the internet and gaming era while maintaining the same level of craftmanship in arranging, performance, and production association with the great symphonic jazz orchestras of the past. Their sound spands classic big band traditions through the full evolution of modern music, culminating in a contemporary, eclectic, and high-energy listening experence rooted in influences across genres and generations.
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