Square Enix Announced Midnight Jazz: Final Fantasy IX Album for 2026 Release

As part of the ongoing Final Fantasy IX 25th-anniversary celebration, Square Enix has announced a new album, Midnight Jazz: Final Fantasy IX. The album features a set of jazz arrangements based on the original soundtrack and is now available for preorder in all regional stores.

The project is led by Yuma Yamaguchi, known for his film score work and arrangements for major artists. The album includes a mix of piano, big band, and combo style arrangements, plus a few tracks using wordless vocal elements, all collected into a single CD with thirteen tracks.

Tracklist:

1. The Place I'll Return to Someday

2. Dark Messenger

3. Over the Hill

4. Theme of the Tantalus

5. You're Not Alone

6. Dark City Treno

7. Roses of May

8. Eternal Harvest

9. Festival of the Hunt

10. The Final Battle

11. Kuja's Theme

12. Jesters of the Moon

13. Melodies Of Life

Midnight Jazz: FINAL FANTASY IX

Release: February 2026 (JP) / March 2026 (EU / NA)

Price: ¥3850 / €34.99 / $39.99

Links:

Play-Asia / CDJapan / Square Enix NA / Square Enix EU

Source:

jp.square-enix.com

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