Snarky Puppy | Live at North Sea Jazz 2023

We zien de nummers 'Pineapple', 'Take It!' en 'What About Me?' van Snarky Puppy op North Sea Jazz 2023.
Overal waar Snarky Puppy komt, worden nieuwsgierigen omgetoverd in aanhangers. En dat terwijl het collectief uit Texas zich stilistisch bepaald niet makkelijk laat vangen. Bij eerdere optredens koppelden ze hun griezelig strakke grooves aan jazzimprovisaties, maar citeerden ze net zo makkelijk uit pop, rock, soul en hiphop. Ook traden ze op met het Metropole Orkest. Van de vijf Grammy Awards die Snarky Puppy mocht ophalen was de laatste voor hun meest recente album Empire Central (2022). Op deze verrassend toegankelijke plaat komen in anderhalf uur tijd 19 muzikanten voorbij, allemaal meesterlijk bijeengehouden door bassist en bandleider Michael League.
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We see Snarky Puppy play the songs 'Pineapple', 'Take It!' and 'What About Me?' at the North Sea Jazz Festival 2023 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Everywhere Snarky Puppy goes, the mildly curious become the manically converted; quite a feat when you consider that this Texas collective is not easy to define stylistically. At previous gigs, they mixed up their scarily tight grooves with jazz improvisations, but would just as easily incorporate elements of pop, rock, soul and hip-hop. Their past performances also include concerts with the Metropole Orkest. Of the five Grammy Awards that Snarky Puppy managed to pick up, the latest was for their most recent album Empire Central (2022). On this surprisingly accessible record, 19 musicians come and go within a 90-minute listening - all masterfully held together by bassist and bandleader Michael League.
North Sea Jazz Festival is één groot soul en jazzfeest. Elk jaar doet de NTR verslag van het festival op tv, radio, online en op NPO 2 Extra. Je ziet en hoort de beste optredens, afgewisseld met interviews met artiesten en bijzondere backstage beelden.

[@khumbomhango1528]

there is no happier musician than Michael League

[@Jade_Orlaicut]

I love how Micheal League is enjoying every bar played

[@DutchNewbJr]

the best drummer of this generation.

[@ponderingmonk525]

Fr

[@theopimenta2659]

@@ponderingmonk525 i do agree, he has this very balanced techniques, dynamics, and sound, you can hear a gospel chop ala Coleman at the same time you'll hear dennis chambers fusion. Wow this man.

[@rcnhsuailsnyfiue2]

My other favourite drummer is Joe Russo, Larnell’s playing reminds me of his quite stylistically in this performance. Two of the greatest jazz fusion musicians! Generational talents

[@MoonmanSpacejam]

matt gartska

[@sashasmusic2463]

best "jazz" band too

[@nateroemer4769]

No disrespect intended for all of the other amazing drummers that have played for SP, but man, it just hits different with Larnell! 🔥🔥🔥

[@Rew123]

Why they gotta hide Larnell in the back and put the white drummer up front tho

[@TomatoestDuck]

@@Rew123 Marcelo Woloski is Argentinian and their percussionist, not a drummer.

[@SoyElZeta]

@@Rew123 stop using Twitter lol

[@kendrickgolden589]

and you're right 💯😬

[@Rew123]

@@TomatoestDuck Well that pretty much sums up everything that's wrong with the world today

[@cobra1010]

One of the greatest bands ever on this planet!

[@rjerecords]

Yep!!

[@daviddevilliers2828]

Boring

[@TheSmalltownclown]

​@@stanvanillo9831 What type of jazz excites you?

[@TheSmalltownclown]

​@@daviddevilliers2828​ What type of jazz excites you?

[@daviddevilliers2828]

@@TheSmalltownclown nik bartsch, shakti, the old mahavishnu etc…

[@maxwellokiki4763]

Snarky Puppy. These guys are wizards on their musicianship. 😘🙌🙆‍♂️ This is the kind of music that is refered to: "If you don't understand Jazz Music, don't watch this!"

[@Hunner826]

I've known Larnell to be a solid drummer but he is an absolute UNIT on that stage.

[@DRM4HIM]

Been a musician (born a drummer) since 3 years old, now 41 and I still never stop learning. Snarky Puppy is a healthy dose of reality and music in its finest evolution. Thank you #SNARKY PUPPY KEEP EVOLVING EVERYONE ! 😎✌🏽

[@wesramseyaz]

Same to all the above. Drumming since 3, 41 now, and very inspired by them!

[@jazzban]

I'm 41 too😂

[@laioft]

Drumming since 3, 41 now, and very inspired by them also!

[@markprater1]

Best Snarky live sound ever

[@sarahratliff482]

Thank you so much!!!

[@hedontevenhavehislicenseli2058]

First time im seeing Snarky Puppy without Nate Werth

[@shipmodelguy]

I can't think of another bass player who grooves harder than Michael League, and looks like he enjoys every measure of it. Always lifts the spirits to hear people playing at the top of the form.

[@IronyAmI]

I can…his name is Joseph Dart.

[@agustinbenecharnold6611]

@@IronyAmI i wouldnt say joe dart grooves harder, they are just different, neverless michael can do much more with less imo

[@jeffephoto]

I love how they all are so excited by the little surprises they each throw in. Especially everyone every time Larnell does anything. Amazing. Passionate and brilliant musicians.

[@federicobassimusic]

Still the best band alive

[@jasonwinde]

Larnell Lewis is just something else entirely. The studio version of "What About Me?" is unreal, but he takes it to another level here!

[@rafaaudi28]

League just with the worlds Best pbass sound RN!

[@Docdoolit]

Snarky fan for life.

[@trunq2225]

I need to see these guys live. Come to Minnesota! The mix on this video is fantastic, too. All the instruments are nice and clean. Props to the engineer that put it all together.

[@nohaste4me]

The bassplayer...... awesome!!

[@tituspossenriede865]

thought the same

[@mrcollins63]

Worth every penny to see them live!

[@mrcollins63]

Drumming Deity!

[@thePeterpumpkin68]

Some of he planets most accomplished musicians all on one stage together. Phenomenal!

[@Vysous]

That transition at 13:53 is so brutal it desynchronizes the whole video 😀

[@dallin_stagg]

Absolute train wreck 😅

[@starklassik]

I wonder if they had a monitoring issue. It was indeed awful.

[@augustusmends5191]

@@starklassikyou clearly didnt understand what they did there. Listen to it again, you will understand how perfect it was. They dont make mistakes

[@nathanaeldavenport2251]

Every time these guys play I feel like I’m witnessing music history in the making. Damn. And Larnell… one of the ten best drummers of all time, easy.

[@BBT609]

Snarky is BLAZZZZIIIINNN in this video!!! Larnell is not human… everyone is one their A GAME!!!! gahleeeeee....

[@ernestogarcia726]

I saw them live a few months ago. The best concert I’ve ever experienced! Unbelievable!

[@TBaroody1]

Saw them open for STEELY DAN a year ago. They were AMAZING.

[@alankirkby465]

@ernestogarcia726 I believe I can beat your " The best concert I've ever experienced " The Miles Davis, concert at The Free Trade Hall, Manchester, England, UK in 1960. Miles, very first Tour of England. I'm fully aware you were not alive then. Anyway, Peace to all.

[@ernestogarcia726]

@@alankirkby465 wow! I believe that must have been an incredibly wonderful experience, too. Thanks for sharing that, and yes, I was not alive back then, haha.

[@alankirkby465]

@ernestogarcia726 Thanks for your reply. Though I'm now in my eighties I still enjoy all genres of music, especially Steely Dan, tracks: Glamour Profession ( wonderful lyrics) + Aja ( very original lyrics) Once again thanks for your reply. Peace to all the Good Folks in The U.S.A. .

[@ernestogarcia726]

@@alankirkby465 oh, that's marvelous. Thank you for your reply and the recommendation. I will listen to those tracks today. I am in my 30s but enjoy all genres of music, too, and I love the music from the 70s and 80s. Have a wonderful day, Alan!

[@carlosclaptrix]

They have it all: great musicians, straight in the pocket, paying attention to each other, and SOO MUCH FUN!

[@nattyhead5988]

Just discovered them today. I'm blown away by the immense talent of the band members. Incredible music. Glad I discovered them.

[@ntrnorthseajazz]

🫶

[@peacefulperspectivemusic]

Highly recommend you check out the "We like it here" recordings! And the family dinner volume 2 recordings as well ;)

[@benjousan8470]

Is it just me or is the audio/video sync off by just enough to be irritating..?

[@nattyhead5988]

​@@peacefulperspectivemusicThanks for the info! 👍

[@zawiszaczarnysulima3700]

@@benjousan8470 certainly seems so.

[@milkandreas]

When musicianship hits that final level! Wow! 😮

[@emilianogranzella5667]

That opening fill...sweet and smooth. Master Larnell

[@JustinMcBrainDrums]

Dude he’s just so incredible…

[@Dequervain]

I really love this band. The interaction between them during performance. It's real. The combination of talents.

[@Jose_diazlife]

Stank faces is unreal😅soooo good

[@skeetabomb]

Snarky Puppy, making the sax cool again...

[@michaelknaller6065]

Michael League & Larnell Lewis: beast mode >>>ON !

[@maximpopov8651]

Peace, Love and Jazz ❤

[@bingodelmar7861]

This is real grooving Guys!!! Just so goood🤗👏👌👍🥰

[@IndustryPlay360]

There is not a better ensemble in the game, PERIOD!!! Whoever mixed this sound did an outstanding job. This is Quincy Jones mixing. Bravo!!

[@MrGolyat1]

Haven't seen a horn band this tight and with this much energy since Matrix

[@FLEXNIVORE]

wow! that end guitar solo phew!

[@OdhranWAR]

Sheeit, Larnell just cookin’, what a monster!

[@martinoliver1447]

Larnell Lewis just seems to take them to another level - incredible

[@SaintMont]

Totally agree !!!. But something went wrong at the beginning of "what about me" right? With the tempo or was it just a "joke"?

[@thedead073]

​It was just miscommunication. They person who counted everyone in counted very fast and everyone played at their speed. It sounded rushed so Michael League told everyone to slow down. Then they all went TOO slow so Larnell brought everyone back up to speed.​ Then they all went too fast. @@SaintMont

[@spencerrakoczy1654]

I don’t think it was a joke or a mistake. It was Michael League that counted them in at that tempo. I think the intention was for a hard tempo change out of the intro and I thought it was pretty dope!

[@spencerrakoczy1654]

Also, the tempo of the intro was pretty close to the album version, that verse section is intentionally slowed down. Notice how they intentionally sped back up once they get to the first section with the guitar riff @SaintMont @thedead073

[@JosimarSantosDrum]

the drummer is the RedBull of rhythm. I'm from Aracaju-Sergipe

[@aacallison1535]

A truly great jazz+ ensemble

[@ntegepaul3300]

Oh my. Bob Reynolds❤

[@palacerevolution2000]

Great Tenor solo in that second track. Especially when the other horns start coming in. Around the 10:00 mark. It's just such a melodic solo that kind of surprises you.

[@BlackRootsUNLIMITED]

PhD level Musicians, the entire ensemble 👌🏿 The Rhythm Section of League and Larnell 🔥🔥 Greetings from Uganda 👊🏿🖤

[@BennyboyTruth]

Brecker Brothers would be proud! Keeping the vibe alive! Beautiful

[@BennyboyTruth]

How cool would it be if Randy jammed with these cats? ❤

[@saxman7131]

Great solo Bob Reynolds.

[@DreadCorazon]

Michael League! Jizzzz 🤘🏼

[@BassByTheBay]

13:21 - Jeezus... the way they come back in after Larnell's solo (and the way they're absolutely rock solid during his solo). 😎

[@BennyboyTruth]

These guys are so "retro" and it's beautiful! Their vibe is reminiscent of Brecker Brothers, and they're all using old-skool wedge monitors on-stage except for Larnell who's on in-ears. ❤

[@leemichaels406]

They are really impressive!

[@damiendeluca2724]

Saw that at hill’s auditorium on my birthday and got a signed drumhead by the band crazy to watch these after that

[@dagostinoification]

LA grande classe ! Nouvelle génération de musiciens formidables Américains que j'adore !

[@davidmoran3077]

Best jazz funk band, everything precise, absolutely masterful 👊🤙💪💪💪

[@kristiankostov3342]

Agree and Dirty Loops too ! There is a hope for the music.

[@pierreheuveneers4032]

What more could be said about this incredibly gorgeous band ? But this video footage is great too. A lot of thanks to the NSJ camera crew 🙏😊

[@eldani8095]

we got 28 seconds and this is how we´re gonna do it - awesome!!!😍

[@producer2123]

Great band!

[@williebanfordlll4262]

This version of pineapple is so much better than the recorded version on the Grammy award winning CD

[@517JET]

These guys are unbelievable!

[@MasterStratocaster9]

The best in the biz

[@peterbrehm300]

I‘ve never heard Mark Lettieri on fire like this before, just crazy.

[@anthonydavella8350]

16 minutes in finally

[@dr.brianjudedelimaphd743]

amazing how 20 people in the band can sound like 4 people

[@funkyjazzer7411]

They're obviously having fun playing with Larnell

[@williebanfordlll4262]

That first cut is just fabulous ,,,,,,,,,,

[@dokproduction9881]

What a great energy on this concert !! Wow !! 🙏🤘

[@rich4444hrsm]

some nice sax chops there sir!

[@MySynthDungeon]

These pockets grooves are awesome ....Nailing it! Cheers!;-)!!

[@Mikebumpful]

@2:25 - Loved this solo exchange from Justin and Bill. Such tasteful melodies!

[@mara123linda]

Son extraordinarios un placer escucharos

[@mitchwarren1600]

I’ve never heard a flam rimshot like that !!! Drummers on a different level these days!

[@simonaapuriinternational9263]

Such nice and relaxing music for the midnight! Thank you for sharing this! Snowy greetings from nearby the Arctic Circle :)🙂

[@BateroJF]

Great show - thanks Rich!

[@ponderingmonk525]

One of the greatest bands rn😊

[@Dwoed]

Wow! Al di Meola on the trumpet😊

[@guymorsillo7310]

saw these gentlemen at the Dickie's Arena in Fort Worth as a backup to Steely Dan. I thought they were absolutely magnificent, local boys from UNT (University of North Texas). Regrettably, I missed the recording of Empire Central in Dallas's Deep Ellum. We were in Rotterdam during the North Sea Jazz Fest and again missed these outstanding musicians. All I can say is WOW these guys are GREAT!

[@airol99]

Just... GREAT!

[@TonySchopp]

All that’s missin’ is Al Jarreau to surf the happy vibe this band commands. I bet he smiles real good towards this particular type of snark on Earth!

[@ambientagro]

NOTABLES....!!! Talento absoluto...Una maquinaria de la fusion y especialmente, de la renovaciuón del talento 🤩🙏👏👏👏

[@vascocuinica]

Não ❤aqaaa

[@user-oh9bw3vr1c]

BEST//VERY BEST

[@GeorgeK10gr]

best moment is the chords progression that Justin Stanton played on the rhodes at the 15:10 mark, and the "approved" face he got from Bob Raynolds and the other trumpet player who's name I miss..

[@filipedooculos]

Jayennings

[@gabor.kovacs]

Justin is extraordinary, but who isn't in this band? :)

[@Americanjazzlady07]

My second time hearing them today!! Another great percussionist is PETER ESCOVEDO AND HIS FAMILY.

[@robosdrumworld]

Larnell Lewis is a cold piece of work on the drums!!

[@josemariapeinadoperez6412]

Sois los mejores!!!!!!

[@DonBrownII]

totally amazing

[@davecorbin5088]

One of my favorite bands. Whenever I'm doing stuff around the house I just say "Alexa, play Snarky Puppy" and it will play for hours. Seriously good musicians every one of them. I especially like the variety and complexity.

[@fernandoarias4846]

De otro planeta

[@littleshadyify]

that first bpm drop on what about me totally caught me off guard. That's what i love about Snarky

[@briansrensen8204]

Amazing bad with not so amazing compositions.

[@onitnel]

Wow, how have I missed this ? Fantastic so impressed Thanks !

[@spinmancorner7543]

Super tight!!!!

[@gilleshinaut66]

Extra vraiment un monumental pied du vrai sons !!!

[@NetDijk]

Such a pitty the sound and moving images are not in sync (at least not with me) ... such amazing music!

[@pumpkinsalmon]

Such an easy fix too! Just lazy from the uploader smh

[@Tungil90]

Damn. Crazy that it's not fixed... :(

[@JustinBalor]

Thabk you!!!

[@kevinflanagan4975]

WOW!!!!

[@TheSlumsden]

Great example of the Pups at their best. Oooo, the funk and the improv!! They can play and they love doing it.

[@haikalemir3623]

HELL YEAH

[@easilydistracted1397]

Utterly wonderful!!

[@VolodymyrMatviychukguitar]

Groooove!

[@PeterLaman]

Awesome!

[@MichaelWilliams-lo3ix]

Awesome

[@LeoMottaLeerdam]

I love how the bassist is enjoing the music, he even make it looks easy but we know that it is really hard to play at that level, amazing band !

[@ifeoluwaadewara4674]

Yeah, and he's the band's leader too. Go figure right?