Snarky Puppy

Snarky Puppy is an American band founded in Denton, Texas, in 2004 by bassist Michael League. The rotating lineup of about 20 musicians plays instrumental jazz fusion with funk, rock and world music. It has won five Grammy Awards, including Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for "Sylva" (2015) and "Empire Central" (2022). The band often records live in the studio with an audience in the room.