Album Description

Experience the iconic OST of MapleStory reimagined with the rhythmic jazz melodies of Europe's pride, the European Jazz Trio, in this live recording album.

Jazz on MapleStory is a live album featuring some of MapleStory's most beloved OSTs, newly arranged in a unique jazz style. Formed in 1984, the European Jazz Trio—comprising pianist Marc van Roon, bassist Frans van der Hoeven, and drummer Roy Dackus—has been actively performing worldwide. Known as the "pride of European jazz," the trio boasts an extensive repertoire that transcends genres, covering jazz classics, film scores, classical pieces, and pop music, earning the love of fans worldwide.

In this album, the European Jazz Trio breathes new life into MapleStory's memorable tracks, including the bossa nova-inspired reinterpretation of Henesys’ Floral Life and the soft, free-flowing expression of Lith Harbor’s Above the Treetops.

Additionally, the trio collaborates with STOMP MUSIC’s Arts Symphony Orchestra, famed for their record-breaking 2022 Symphony of MapleStory concert, and rising conductor Yoo Won Kim, who is recognized for her active performances both domestically and internationally. Together, they deliver a perfect synergy of jazz and classical music. Their profound and seasoned harmony enhances the charm of the jazz trio's music, blending rhythmic jazz melodies with classical grandeur to immerse listeners in a wave of nostalgia and emotion tied to their cherished MapleStory memories.

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