Snarky Puppy is a jazz ensemble led by bassist, composer, and producer Michael League. League once described Snarky Puppy as "a pop band that improvises a lot, without vocals".
The band was formed by Michael League in Denton, Texas, in 2004 and comprises a changing membership of about 40 musicians who perform on guitar, bass, keyboards, woodwinds, brass, strings, drums, and percussion. Many band members were students at the University of North Texas. Individual members have performed with Erykah Badu, Marcus Miller, Justin Timberlake, Kirk Franklin, Ari Hoenig, Roy Hargrove, David Crosby, and Snoop Dogg. While touring, the band frequently gives clinics, workshops, and master classes throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
The band was formed by Michael League in Denton, Texas, in 2004 and comprises a changing membership of about 40 musicians who perform on guitar, bass, keyboards, woodwinds, brass, strings, drums, and percussion. Many band members were students at the University of North Texas. Individual members have performed with Erykah Badu, Marcus Miller, Justin Timberlake, Kirk Franklin, Ari Hoenig, Roy Hargrove, David Crosby, and Snoop Dogg. While touring, the band frequently gives clinics, workshops, and master classes throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
2006 - The Only Constant
2007 - The World Is Getting Smaller
2008 - Bring Us The Bright
2010 - Tell Your Friends (2020 Remaster)
2012 - groundUP
2013 - Family Dinner Volume One
2014 - We Like It Here
2015 - Live In Concert At La Cigale (2 CD)
2015 - Sylva
2016 - Culcha Vulcha
2016 - Family Dinner Volume Two (Deluxe Edition)
2019 - 17 (Limited Edition, Live)
2019 - Immigrance
2020 - Live At The Royal Albert Hall
2022 - Empire Central