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Snarky Puppy

Jez Nelson presents an exclusive session from US jazz-fusion group Snarky Puppy performed on their recent trip to the UK, and featuring music from their latest album, Ground Up.

Defining themselves as 'somewhere between a garage band and a collective', US band of the moment Snarky Puppy are just as in-between when it comes to genre. Jazz, funk, and rock are all brought into the fold, while gospel, hip hop, and highlife also colour their detailed but infectiously upbeat arrangements. Bandleader and composer Michael League makes it all work on the page, and a line-up of musicians who play with everyone from Snoop Dogg to Yo Yo Ma bring it energetically to life. This performance, recorded on their recent trip to the UK, features music from their latest album, 'Ground Up'.
Also on the programme, an exclusive solo session by Sardinian guitarist Paolo Angeli. He performs on a bespoke instrument that features extra strings, hammers, propellers and other toys, creating a rich and mesmerising soundworld.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Mon 8 Apr 2013 23:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Snarky Puppy Backstage

    • Snarky Puppy

      Bent Nails

      Composer: Robert Searight

      • GroundUP.
      • Art of Groove.

    • Snarky Puppy

      Quarter Master

      Composer: Michael League

      • GroundUP.
      • Art of Groove.

  • Snarky Puppy recorded at KOKO, London on 13 March 2013

    • Untitled

      Line up: Mike Maher (trumpet); Jay Jennings (trumpet, flugelhorn); Chris Bullock (tenor sax); Robert Lanzetti (guitar); Mark Lettieri (guitar)

    • Untitled

      Cory Henry (organ, keys); Bill Laurence (keys); Michael League (bandleader, bass); Robert Searight (drums); Nathaniel Werth (percussion)

    • Snarky Puppy

      Skate U

      Composer: Mike Maher

    • Snarky Puppy

      Ready Wednesday

      Composer: Bill Laurance

    • Snarky Puppy

      Strawman

      Composer: Michael League

    • Snarky Puppy

      Whitecap

      Composer: Michael League

    • Snarky Puppy

      Slow Demon

      Composer: Michael League

  • Paolo Angeli introduces his unique instrument

    • Paolo Angeli

      Ahead in the Sand

      Composer: Paolo Angeli

      • Tessuti.
      • ReR Megacorp.

    • Paolo Angeli

      Mezzo Passo

      Composer: Paolo Angeli

      • Tessuti.
      • ReR Megacorp.

    • Paolo Angeli

      Anchor Song / The Hand That Bites

      Composer: Paolo Angeli

      • Tessuti.
      • ReR Megacorp.

  • Paolo Angeli recorded at the Jazz on 3 studios, London on 28 February 2013

    • Untitled

      Line up: Paolo Angeli (modified guitar)

    • Paolo Angeli

      Sale Quanto Basta Suite (Baska - Occasioni Perse - Linee - Brida)

      Composer: Paolo Angeli

    • Paolo Angeli

      Mascaratu

      Composer: Paolo Angeli

Broadcast

  • Mon 8 Apr 2013 23:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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