Ottawa Citizen Q and A: Michael League and the rise of Snarky Puppy

 

By Lynn Saxberg

Published: June 21, 2015

"As sad as it is to say, the Grammy helped us out a lot. We really feel every day that things are getting better. We’re making a little more money, playing to larger crowds, slightly more comfortable touring conditions. It’s kind of weird that it takes something like a Grammy for people to respect you on a large scale. Obviously winning an award doesn’t improve your band at all, it just improves the way people think of you. But we’re super grateful for all the beautiful things that have come as a result."

http://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/music/q-and-a-michael-league-and-the-rise-of-snarky-puppy

 


Snarky Puppy -- "Sylva" -- Complete Set of Videos from DVD via Youtube

Snarky Puppy -- "Sylva" -- Complete Set of Videos from DVD:

1. Sinatra (Live) 3:32 |  2. Flight 6:02  |  3. Atchafalaya 6:04

WORLD "Sintra - Flight - Atchafalaya" from Snarky Puppy + Metropole Orkest's live DVD/CD - "Sylva" available for purchase at http://snarkypuppy.lnk.to/8Yz_7 http://www.snarkypuppy.com / http://www.facebook.com/snarkypuppy http://www.mo.nl / https://www.facebook.com/metropole.or...

 

4. The Curtain 15:09

 

5. Gretel (Live) 4:20

 

 

6. The Clearing 19:22



Snarky Puppy -- "We Like it Here" -- Complete Set of Videos from DVD via Youtube

Snarky Puppy -- "We Like it Here" -- Complete Set of Videos from DVD

    
1.  Shofukan 06:33

Snarky Puppy - Shofukan From the live DVD "We Like It Here" (available at http://snarkypuppy.ropeadope.com) Recorded and filmed live (free of overdubs) from October 7-10 at Kytopia Studios in Utrecht, the Netherlands, for GroundUP Music. For more information and upcoming tour dates, please visit http://groundup.ropeadope.com or http://www.snarkypuppy.com.

2.  What About Me? 06:42

 

3.  Sleeper 06:51

 

4.  Jambone 05:07

 

5.  Kite 06:12

 

 

6.  Outlier 06:45

 

7.  Tio Macaco 05:43

 

8.  Lingus 10:45





The Washington Post: DC Jazz Festival act Snarky Puppy used the forest as inspiration for new album ‘Sylva’

By: Marcus J. Moore

Published: June 11 

“The idea of recording with an orchestra was a dream I’ve always had,” League says. “It’s such a unique, homogenous sound ... I just want people to listen to something that inspires them ... I think it’s completely and utterly important to make people feel something when you create music.”

http://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2015/06/11/dc-jazz-festival-act-snarky-puppy-used-the-forest-as-inspiration-for-new-album-sylva/

 


The Guardian: Snarky Puppy/Metropole Orkest: Sylva review – refined, playful orchestral suite

By: John Fordham

Published O: Thursday 7 May 2015 13.30 EDT

Four Stars

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/may/07/snarky-puppy-metropole-orkest-sylva-review

"Michael League’s long-term dream has been to take a composer’s personal vision into a bigger and more cinematic soundscape without abandoning Snarky trademarks such as catchy soul-jazz horn hooks, loose improv and dancefloor funk. There are six movements, each inspired by forests around the world that have left a deep impression on League. "


Durham Herald Sun: ART OF COOL: Snarky Puppy ensemble featured at annual festival

"With Snarky Puppy, listeners get both [swing+expression]. “I think people … want to see a band challenging themselves and having fun,” said Michael League, bass player, composer and band leader. “We genuinely have a great time,” which is different from a jazz group “who look like they’re playing at a funeral,” he said."

http://www.heraldsun.com/lifestyles/entertainment/x926854919/ART-OF-COOL-Snarky-Puppy-ensemble-featured-at-annual-festival

WHAT: Snarky Puppy, performing at the Art of Cool Festival
WHEN: Saturday, April 25 11:30 p.m.
WHERE: Durham Armory, 220 Foster St.
ADMISSION: For tickets and information, visit www.aocfestival.org