CONTRABAND (00S)

Fusion • United States
Jazz music community with discographies, reviews and forums
CONTRABAND (00S) picture
Contraband, a Seattle-based band, fuses jazz with classic video game music, creating a dynamic and innovative musical experience. Established in 2008 by saxophonists Cliff Colón and J. Charles, Contraband draws inspiration from iconic 8-bit melodies, translating electronic scores into lively jazz compositions that captivate audiences.

Named after Konami's '80s game Contra, Contraband channels the high-energy essence of video game music through their vibrant jazz arrangements. Their ensemble features Jacques Willis on vibes, Andy Coe on guitar, Farko Dosumov on bass, and the Marriott Brothers—Thomas on trumpet and David on trombone—joining original members Colón, Charles, Eric Verlinde on keys, and D’Vonne Lewis on drums.

On their sophomore release, "Reloaded," Contraband expands their repertoire to include beloved Konami themes from Metroid and Castlevania. The album showcases standout performances, from expressive solos by Colón and Charles to inventive guitar work by Coe and rapid-fire vibraphone sequences by Willis.

Contraband's music resonates with both seasoned gamers and read more...
Thanks to snobb for the addition

Buy CONTRABAND (00S) music

CONTRABAND (00S) Online Videos

No CONTRABAND (00S) online videos available. Search and add one now.

CONTRABAND (00S) Discography

CONTRABAND (00S) albums / top albums

CONTRABAND (00S) Contraband album cover 0.00 | 0 ratings
 Contraband
Fusion 2008
CONTRABAND (00S) Reloaded album cover 4.00 | 1 ratings
 Reloaded
Fusion 2018

CONTRABAND (00S) EPs & splits

CONTRABAND (00S) live albums

CONTRABAND (00S) demos, promos, fans club and other releases (no bootlegs)

CONTRABAND (00S) re-issues & compilations

CONTRABAND (00S) singles (0)

CONTRABAND (00S) movies (DVD, Blu-Ray or VHS)

CONTRABAND (00S) Reviews

No CONTRABAND (00S) music reviews posted yet.

CONTRABAND (00S) Movies Reviews

No CONTRABAND (00S) movie reviews posted yet.

CONTRABAND (00S) Shouts

Please login to post a shout
No shouts posted yet. Be the first member to do so above!

CONTRABAND (00S) Index

Member Zone

Username:
Password:
Stay signed in

Jazz Subgenres

Artists Alpha-index

JMA TOP 5 Jazz ALBUMS

Rating by members, ranked by custom algorithm
Albums with 30 ratings and more
A Love Supreme Post Bop
JOHN COLTRANE
Buy this album from our partners
Kind of Blue Cool Jazz
MILES DAVIS
Buy this album from our partners
The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady Progressive Big Band
CHARLES MINGUS
Buy this album from our partners
Blue Train Hard Bop
JOHN COLTRANE
Buy this album from our partners
My Favorite Things Hard Bop
JOHN COLTRANE
Buy this album from our partners

New Jazz Artists

New Jazz Releases

Jed Levy Quartet : Faces & Places Post Bop
JED LEVY
Buy this album from MMA partners
Übercode Œuvre Jazz Related Rock
PANZERBALLETT
Buy this album from MMA partners
Quartet (England) 1985 Avant-Garde Jazz
ANTHONY BRAXTON
Buy this album from MMA partners
3.0 Live Pop/Art Song/Folk
STING
Buy this album from MMA partners
Dave’s Picks Volume 54: Baltimore Civic Center, Baltimore, MD · 3/26/73 Jazz Related Rock
GRATEFUL DEAD
Buy this album from MMA partners
More new releases

New Jazz Online Videos

Willie Nelson, Rodney Crowell - Oh What A Beautiful World
WILLIE NELSON
snobb· 4 hours ago
Yene Felagote
UKANDANZ
snobb· 5 days ago
"Ainda Preciso do Sol" Official Music Video - Adrian Younge
ADRIAN YOUNGE
js· 5 days ago
Slawek Jaskulke - The Royal Symphonic Jazz Suite
SŁAWEK JASKUŁKE
snobb· 6 days ago
PEDRITO MARTINEZ ?? ALEXANDER ABREU ?? YOMIL= ILUSIÓN ÓPTICA (Official Video)
PEDRITO MARTINEZ
js· 6 days ago
More videos

New JMA Jazz Forum Topics

More in the forums

New Site interactions

More...

Latest Jazz News

members-submitted

More in the forums

Social Media

Follow us
Become a Facebook fan RSS Feed