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Snarky Puppy

The last four years have brought dramatic changes for Snarky Puppy. After a decade of relentless touring and recording in all but complete obscurity, the Texas-bred/New York-based quasi-collective suddenly found itself held up by the press and public as one of the major figures in the jazz world. But as the category names for all three of the band’s Grammy® awards would indicate (Best R&B Performance in 2014, Best Contemporary Instrumental Album in 2016 and 2017), Snarky Puppy isn’t exactly a jazz band. It’s not a fusion band, and it’s definitely not a jam band. It’s probably best to take Nate Chinen of the New York Times’ advice, as stated in an online discussion about the group, to “take them for what they are, rather than judge them for what they’re not.” Snarky Puppy is a collective of sorts with as many as 25 members in regular rotation

2026 Newport Jazz Festival, Part 2

by Mark Robbins
September 4, 2026

Jazz at Newport has always been about more than keeping a tradition alive. It is also about seeing where the music is going. At the 72nd Newport Jazz Festival, that was clear in the wide range of music heard throughout the weekend, from jazz and soul to R&B, hip-hop, funk and experimental music. Artists ...

Spreading Love for 40 Years: Claude McKnight of Take 6

by Steven Roby
August 11, 2026

Host Steve Roby sits down with Claude McKnight, founding member of the legendary a cappella group Take 6. With 10 Grammy Awards, 10 Dove Awards, and a spot in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, Take 6 has spent more than four decades redefining what the human voice can do. McKnight previews the group's forthcoming record, ...

Michael League: Lighting the Spark of Snarky Puppy

by Scott Lichtman
July 28, 2026

Together for over 20 years, Snarky Puppy has long set the bar for “propulsive" music. The band's genre is mainly a mix of jazz fusion and funk, with influences of progressive rock, gospel, world and even symphonic music. Its sound is quickly identifiable by the catchy grooves, effortlessly shifting meters and polyrhythms, crisp yet elastic horns, ...

Zach Brock and Bob Lanzetti

by Daniel Peck
July 17, 2026

Snarky Puppy's reputation precedes itself, of course, but for this performance, violinist Zack Brock and guitarist Bob Lanzetti step out on their own to create soundscapes that invite deep listening, emphasizing nuance, spontaneity, and the power of musical storytelling.It's a performance that's as intimate as it is inspiring. From April 23rd, 2025 Daniel Peck ...

Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience 2026

by Geoff Anderson
July 10, 2026

Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience 2026 Aspen, Colorado June 26-27, 2026 When nourishing the soul, it is important to consume a balanced diet. Failure to draw from a wide array of musical genres can lead to ennui, shallow breathing and excessive television watching. A properly tuned soul can be an ephemeral thing, ...

The Rite Festival 2026 — Third and Final Day

by Artur Moral
June 18, 2026

The Rite FestivalLaboratori D'Arts ContemplativesLlinars del VallèsBarcelonaMay 31, 2026 There are small miracles that happen daily and discreetly. They are of a prosaic and absolutely earthly nature, with no divine or supernatural intervention of any kind, and the vast majority of them tend to go completely unnoticed by the eyes ...

Classic Jazz from Sonny Rollins, Kenny Dorham, and others; recently released music from Steve Wilson, Snarky Puppy, and more

by David W. Daniels
May 19, 2026

In addition to the artists mentioned above, classic jazz vocals from Sarah Vaughan and Billy Eckstine together, and Gloria Lynn are included in this week's show as well as other instrumental artists. A pending release from the Helen Sung Big Band is sampled, and new music from The Sistering and Altin Sencalar is featured. Birthday recognition ...

Record Store Day 2026 Jazz Releases

by Kyle Simpler
April 3, 2026

Many vinyl enthusiasts get excited when the Record Store Day lists appear, and understandably so: most of the titles are limited-run pressings that can disappear quickly once the doors open. The only drawback, however, is that the lists can be overwhelming to sort through, often spanning multiple pages and covering releases across a wide range of ...

Metropole Orkest: Arakatak

by Angelo Leonardi
March 30, 2026

L'olandese Metropole Orkest celebra il suo ottantesimo anniversario evitando di compiacersi del ricchissimo e prestigioso passato ma vivendo la contemporaneità in costante tensione innovativa. Per l'occasione pubblica esclusivamente in vinile, Arakatak, un sontuoso doppio LP contenente otto composizioni commissionate a Morris Kliphuis, Vince Mendoza, Donny McCaslin, Miho Hazama, Tineke Postma, Mark Guiliana, Shai Maestro e Louis ...