Dunlop Sessions: Snarky Puppy

TRACK LISTING:
00:00 Interview #1 / Warming up with “Whitecap” excerpt
02:27 Live Performance: “Binky”
16:20 Interview #2
19:01 Live Performance: “Flood”

In this episode of Dunlop Sessions, Grammy Award winners Snarky Puppy throw down with their unique brand of funky fusion, and discuss their beginnings and the risks and rewards of standing by your musical vision.

Bass, composer, band leader: Michael League
Keys: Cory Henry
Keys, trumpet: Justin Stanton
Guitar: Mark Lettieri
Trumpet, flugelhorn: Mike “Maz” Maher
Tenor sax, flute, clarinet: Chris Bullock
Percussion: Nate Werth
Drums: Larnell Lewis

VIDEO CREDITS:
Executive Producer: Jimmy Dunlop
Co-Producer: Chrys Johnson
Director: Joey Tosi
Assoc Producer: Darryl Anders
Art Director: Graham Shaw
Editor/Asst Director: Max Baloian
Director of Photography: Donavan Sell
Gaffer/Lighting: Joseph Mendoza, Little Giant Lighting & Grip, San Francisco CA
Camera Operators: Colin McCaulife, Ben Lunden, Nick Schwietzer, Andy Haney, Tandy Kyne

Recording & Mixing Engineer: Adam Munoz, Fantasy Studios

SPECIAL THANKS:
Market Hall Catering, Oakland CA

[khethelozungu]

I often think about this version of Binky, at random times on any given day.

[milz]

I’m convinced these are the best versions of binky and flood on yt it’s amazing

[donyoung]

Why doesn’t percussionist Nate Werth get more love? Look at his face! He’s in bliss, like his own music is surprising him lol Phenomenal musician.

[Tmokkeys]

That was the dopest guitar solo on flugle horn Ive ever

[jzbowen]

So wonderful to see Larnell again with them...while the 2 other drummers I’ve seen with them are excellent, there’s just something special about Larnell with this group that I can’t explain. Just perfect - very musical and so tasteful.

[Sixrdy]

19:01 TAKE US TO CHURCH MARK ✝️📖🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

I FELLOWSHIP WITH DEM CHORD

Had me about to stand up and raise my hands. I was about to say a testimony. Had to stop myself because I was at work. 😂

[SouloSwang]

I grew up with my Michael league. he was in my band in school called New Element. Always will be my lil bro for life. Proud of him!!!

[enricolumetti]

Cory and Micheal jamming at ~ 12:00, understanding each other perfectly, that's just one of the highest musical moments you will ever watch.

[thabanglangasekoala]

2024 im still here. Best Binky and Flood Cover ever🙌

[loroc]

The moment at 12:53 is perfect. Larnell's fill, Michael's reaction and Letteri's chord. Love it.

[whocares]

9:25 the way that it slowly builds up is absolutely amazing!

[aybee]

19:01 FLOOD!!! WOW!!! That's the kind of music the world needs right now!! Sure beats all the doom and gloom out there! Nice work guys!

[williamford]

What in the name is that!!! Holy smokes!! What a run!! 8:43 🔥🔥🔥🔥🧯

[tomanocucaralhoporra]

The bit starting at 25:00 had me in awe of Larnell's dynamics. His are definitely among the best I've ever seen! Not to mention his ridiculously tasteful playing... Amazing!

[kurtwesterfeld]

I'm not sure if I can describe how incredibly awesome the Flugel Horn solo by Mike “Maz” Maher is starting at 06:41. OMFG. Holy crap that is awesome.

[t.c.]

That flugle solo at 6:40. Damn! And that electric sounds. So good it makes no damn sense. Love it!

[chiefmachine]

15:18
I think we've all done that face
once or twice while jamming

[allnewmaterials]

ugh larnell is unreal. if this man doesn't inspire you to work on your craft then i don't know what will!

[darkstatehk]

"Here we are 11½ years later" you guys are still so young. Here's to the next 11½ years and beyond :)

[calebromberger]

Nobody makes a drum set sound better than Larnell Lewis. The sounds he is able to get out of his drums, and especially out of his cymbals, is absolutely perfect.