This 2015 release features the band performing live in the studio, showcasing their signature blend of jazz fusion, funk, and world music influences. It notably marked a shift towards a more structured, yet still improvisational, approach to their compositions.
- "Sylva" was recorded live in the studio over three days in January 2015 at Barnardo Studios in France.
- The album features arrangements by Michael League and long-time collaborator Bill Laurance.
- The release earned Snarky Puppy their second consecutive Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album in 2016.
Snarky Puppy is a Brooklyn-based instrumental ensemble, jazz fusion band with a reputation for virtuosic musicianship and genre-bending compositions. They are best known for their energetic live performances and a prolific output of studio and live albums. In 2015, the band was in the midst of a period of significant growth in international popularity following their Grammy win for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album for "Sylva."
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