Metropole Orchestra Archives
Michael League Leads Snarky Puppy on 2026 U.S. Tour Celebrating “Somni”
Snarky Puppy will tour the U.S. this fall in support of "Somni," their second collaboration with the Metropole Orchestra, led by bassist Michael League.
Snarky Puppy and The Metropole Orkest Announce New Collaboration
Nearly a decade ago, Snarky Puppy expanded on their jazz-funk foundations by recording the album "Sylva" with the famed Metropole Orkest. The collaboration garnered them a Grammy for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album, and now they’re looking to repeat history.
Metropole Orchestra with Victor Bailey & Peter Erskine: Nubian Sundance
Here’s the Metropole Orchestra performing “Nubian Sundance” in a tribute concert to Joe Zawinul. Joining the orchestra is former Weather Report members Victor Bailey on bass, Peter Erskine on drums, and Alex Acuna on percussion. The camera doesn’t focus on Vic much, but I couldn’t pass it up. He does play some pretty sweet stuff during the performance, and Erskine...