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. "