Eastport Welcomes Video Game Music Concert

Video game music is being created for gamers and music lovers around the world. Performed by symphony orchestras and jazz groups alike, the pieces are composed by musicians from the United States, Japan, England and Finland.

On May 4, from 4:00pm-6:00pm, Ravita Jazz and guest saxophonist Herb Scott will perform "Video Game Music: the Sonic Edge" in a free, family friendly afternoon concert at Eastport United Methodist Church. Listeners of all ages will have the opportunity to enjoy some of the best gaming music ever written.

Gamers can enjoy hearing musical compositions from their favorite games in their entirety, to fully appreciate the unique melodies and rhythms and changes in key and tempo. Non-gamers will get a fascinating introduction to a new genre that embraces multiple styles such as classical music, jazz, funk, pop, rock and Latin.

Among the pop tunes are the “Angry Birds” theme and “Kokiri Forest” from “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.” On the jazzier side are the Kendo composition “Overworld” from “Super Mario World” and “Rainbow Road,” a composition from “Mario Kart 8.”

The concert is hosted by Eastport United Methodist Church in partnership with Annapolis Jazz & Roots. The church offers a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere with wheelchair access. Free and convenient onsite parking is available behind the church at 926 Bay Ridge Avenue in Annapolis. Drivers may want to use Forest Drive to avoid West Street, which will be closed until 6:00pm that day.

This free concert is made possible by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council. Reservations are strongly advised. For tickets, visit www.instantseats.com and select Ravita Jazz to ensure your seats. Event organizers ask that attendees consider making a small donation to fund free events like this and the Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival in November. Note: in the event of a sellout, call 410-263-5490 or 410-972-7325 for ticket availability.