@@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.
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
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.
Saw them a couple years back in a small theater and it's one of the best shows of any kind I've attended. Everyone in the band was having an awesome high energy time playing, which I don't see very often anymore. If you were sitting at that show then you were probably dead. Got some vinyl at the merch table and Michael grabbed it an signed it and did a selfie with us. I had to tell my wife who he was but he was totally genuinely geeked to be there. That guy is doing exactly what he's meant to be doing.
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 ! 😎✌🏽
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.
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.
@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.
@@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.
@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. .
@@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!
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.
So many musician on stage and yet space for everyone in the arrangements, This is artistes listening to each other and the overall sound, it's perfect. ( listening as a retired sound engineer )
At a teen, Michael enjoyed chopping meat and playing bass with us at Ben's Whole Hog BBQ. He did very well in my classes in Virginia at Centreville High School. ABOUT COLLEGE: "Because I was so bad, I didn't place into any of the school ensembles. So Snarky Puppy was my way of getting to play." MEANWHILE Five Grammy awards later..... Look up his accomplished brother Paddy too! I introduced Patrick to Mick Fleetwood when he was in high school, and before ya know it, Paddy was onstage at Fleetwood's in Alexandria, VA. That was 30 years back.
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!
I've seen this absolutely amazing band twice in Australia, had to fly to Melbourne to see them both times,worth every cent ! This year they have penned in an Adelaide date , but they have had to cancel the previous gig there due to low ticket sales so I bought tix for Melbourne as well ....just in case. Wont do any harm to see them twice this time round 🙂
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..
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
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!
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
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. ❤
And probably the better version of the two. Played percussion in a Orchestra does Beatles concert, and they used the EWAF arrangement of Got To Get You Into My Life - more for the orchestra to do.
the best drummer of this generation.
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@@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.
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
matt gartska
best "jazz" band too
I love how Micheal League is enjoying every bar played
3:23 That raise of eyebrows synced with the string bend! :D
No disrespect intended for all of the other amazing drummers that have played for SP, but man, it just hits different with Larnell! 🔥🔥🔥
Why they gotta hide Larnell in the back and put the white drummer up front tho
@@Rew123 Marcelo Woloski is Argentinian and their percussionist, not a drummer.
@@Rew123 stop using Twitter lol
and you're right 💯😬
@@TomatoestDuck
Well that pretty much sums up everything that's wrong with the world today
I've known Larnell to be a solid drummer but he is an absolute UNIT on that stage.
Just one unit
Larnell Lewis is just something else entirely. The studio version of "What About Me?" is unreal, but he takes it to another level here!
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.
One of the greatest bands ever on this planet!
Yep!!
Boring
@@stanvanillo9831 What type of jazz excites you?
@@daviddevilliers2828 What type of jazz excites you?
@@TheSmalltownclown nik bartsch, shakti, the old mahavishnu etc…
there is no happier musician than Michael League
Thomas Muller can play soccer and bass...
maybe danney carey dude is also always smiling
i see your michael league and raise you one carter beauford
Nathan East. Love them all.
Jean-Michel Labadie! 😂
Worth every penny to see them live!
Drumming Deity!
Saw them a couple years back in a small theater and it's one of the best shows of any kind I've attended. Everyone in the band was having an awesome high energy time playing, which I don't see very often anymore. If you were sitting at that show then you were probably dead. Got some vinyl at the merch table and Michael grabbed it an signed it and did a selfie with us. I had to tell my wife who he was but he was totally genuinely geeked to be there. That guy is doing exactly what he's meant to be doing.
The bassplayer...... awesome!!
thought the same
That's Michael League. It's his band; he writes and produces most of their stuff....
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 ! 😎✌🏽
Same to all the above. Drumming since 3, 41 now, and very inspired by them!
I'm 41 too😂
Drumming since 3, 41 now, and very inspired by them also!
Best Snarky live sound ever
Whaaat.. how are there all these drummers who started age 3 and are now 41? :D
Still the best band alive
They have it all: great musicians, straight in the pocket, paying attention to each other, and SOO MUCH FUN!
0:01 Pineapple.
6:00 Take it.
13:36 What about me?
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 wouldnt say joe dart grooves harder, they are just different, neverless michael can do much more with less imo
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.
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.
When musicianship hits that final level! Wow! 😮
I saw them live a few months ago. The best concert I’ve ever experienced! Unbelievable!
Saw them open for STEELY DAN a year ago. They were AMAZING.
@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.
@@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.
@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.
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@@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!
Larnell shakes the drums becouse the drums are scared of being killed by awesomeness, witch they did 🔥
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.
That transition at 13:53 is so brutal it desynchronizes the whole video 😀
Absolute train wreck 😅
I wonder if they had a monitoring issue. It was indeed awful.
@@starklassikyou clearly didnt understand what they did there. Listen to it again, you will understand how perfect it was. They dont make mistakes
@@starklassik that was clearly on purpose, not sure why you didn't get it.
new here?
I really love this band. The interaction between them during performance. It's real. The combination of talents.
There is not a better ensemble in the game, PERIOD!!! Whoever mixed this sound did an outstanding job. This is Quincy Jones mixing. Bravo!!
That opening fill...sweet and smooth. Master Larnell
Dude he’s just so incredible…
PhD level Musicians, the entire ensemble 👌🏿
The Rhythm Section of League and Larnell 🔥🔥
Greetings from Uganda 👊🏿🖤
So many musician on stage and yet space for everyone in the arrangements, This is artistes listening to each other and the overall sound, it's perfect.
( listening as a retired sound engineer )
The drummer's crushing it!
Thanks for peace of art!
That first cut is just fabulous ,,,,,,,,,,
Brecker Brothers would be proud! Keeping the vibe alive! Beautiful
How cool would it be if Randy jammed with these cats? ❤
esta gente es de otro planeta!!!!
props to whoever did the sound on this!!!! absolutely massive!!
Snarky fan for life.
Dude, Bill Lawrence literally got SO amped up by the end of that that he climbed up on top of his Keyboard! Y'all burnt that one down to THE GROUND!🔥
Just... GREAT!
Oh wow,the bass sounds good.
Uauuuuuuu Beautiful BeautifulUauuuuuuuu
Just discovered them today. I'm blown away by the immense talent of the band members. Incredible music. Glad I discovered them.
🫶
Highly recommend you check out the "We like it here" recordings! And the family dinner volume 2 recordings as well ;)
Is it just me or is the audio/video sync off by just enough to be irritating..?
@@peacefulperspectivemusicThanks for the info! 👍
@@benjousan8470 certainly seems so.
WOW!!!!
At a teen, Michael enjoyed chopping meat and playing bass with us at Ben's Whole Hog BBQ. He did very well in my classes in Virginia at Centreville High School. ABOUT COLLEGE: "Because I was so bad, I didn't place into any of the school ensembles. So Snarky Puppy was my way of getting to play." MEANWHILE Five Grammy awards later..... Look up his accomplished brother Paddy too! I introduced Patrick to Mick Fleetwood when he was in high school, and before ya know it, Paddy was onstage at Fleetwood's in Alexandria, VA. That was 30 years back.
I highly recommend standing up to watch this video while dancing, clapping, and cheering 😎
Sois los mejores!!!!!!
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!
I’ve never heard a flam rimshot like that !!! Drummers on a different level these days!
Bill Laurence's stance at the very end gave me goosebumps! WIIIIILD!
the drummer is the RedBull of rhythm. I'm from Aracaju-Sergipe
13:21 - Jeezus... the way they come back in after Larnell's solo (and the way they're absolutely rock solid during his solo). 😎
If they're gonna serve up meals like this, they need to come on stage wearing chef jackets
Michael League & Larnell Lewis: beast mode >>>ON !
wow! that end guitar solo phew!
Saw that at hill’s auditorium on my birthday and got a signed drumhead by the band crazy to watch these after that
Seen these guys live ❤❤❤❤❤
I‘ve never heard Mark Lettieri on fire like this before, just crazy.
16 minutes in finally
Michael League! Jizzzz 🤘🏼
Stank faces is unreal😅soooo good
A truly great jazz+ ensemble
Una maravilla❤
YEAH BOUEY!!!! JUST CRUSHING IT LIVE.
great musicians, amazing musics
I've seen this absolutely amazing band twice in Australia, had to fly to Melbourne to see them both times,worth every cent ! This year they have penned in an Adelaide date , but they have had to cancel the previous gig there due to low ticket sales so I bought tix for Melbourne as well ....just in case. Wont do any harm to see them twice this time round 🙂
Years now tracking and watching them here. I want to see the Puppy live.
Love these guys
Barvo 👏👏👏👏👏
These guys are unbelievable!
LA grande classe ! Nouvelle génération de musiciens formidables Américains que j'adore !
Ca joue !!!!❤❤❤ 🔥🔥🔥🔥
League just with the worlds Best pbass sound RN!
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..
Jayennings
Justin is extraordinary, but who isn't in this band? :)
Some of he planets most accomplished musicians all on one stage together. Phenomenal!
Larnell Lewis just seems to take them to another level - incredible
Totally agree !!!. But something went wrong at the beginning of "what about me" right? With the tempo or was it just a "joke"?
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
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!
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
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 🙏😊
Lol...Mike League P-Funkin'...Killin it!
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. ❤
@2:25 - Loved this solo exchange from Justin and Bill. Such tasteful melodies!
Haven't seen a horn band this tight and with this much energy since Matrix
The bass player is having a blast enjoying this!
Trop bon 😋 thanks 👍🎶
This is real grooving Guys!!! Just so goood🤗👏👌👍🥰
Man, I would love to see these guys in person!
Some have a stank face. Michael League has a whole plethora of them.
Here's one... 3:23
Love this band! what a great bunch of Musician's musicians ❤
OG Mark!!! Omggggg
Super tight!!!!
HELL YEAH
such a great band. so tactful compositions, great sounds all through. i always catches me, no matter what they re doing.
Great band!
What have I been missing out on? Quite a lot!!
totally amazing
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!
NOTABLES....!!! Talento absoluto...Una maquinaria de la fusion y especialmente, de la renovaciuón del talento 🤩🙏👏👏👏
Não ❤aqaaa
snarky puppy are really good
Best jazz funk band, everything precise, absolutely masterful 👊🤙💪💪💪
Agree and Dirty Loops too ! There is a hope for the music.
I'm half ashamed to say that I discovered this band via their excellent tenor player Bob Reynolds; I'm so glad that I did.
no shame in that!
I myself made Bob R, then Mark L, then Snarky 🤣 Glad we made it, this is last stop
My son put me onto them, he has great taste!
No worries.. it took me 25 years to find out that EWFs "got to get you into my life" is actually a Beatles cover!😂
And probably the better version of the two. Played percussion in a Orchestra does Beatles concert, and they used the EWAF arrangement of Got To Get You Into My Life - more for the orchestra to do.
1:20 i love that michael comes way too late on the downbeat and just looks straight at larnell dying in laughter 😅
Man, I have got to find a way to see these guys live sometime soon!
One of the greatest bands rn😊
Utterly wonderful!!
They are really impressive!
Wow, how have I missed this ? Fantastic so impressed Thanks !
Snarky is BLAZZZZIIIINNN in this video!!! Larnell is not human…
everyone is one their A GAME!!!! gahleeeeee....