This is how 19 instrumentalists learned, rehearsed, and arranged 16 brand new songs in 5 days, then recorded them live in front of a studio audience.

Snarky Puppy's Empire Central won the 2023 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album.

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Snarky Puppy is:
Bob Lanzetti Electric guitar
Mark Lettieri Electric guitar
Chris McQueen Electric guitar
Justin Stanton Fender Rhodes Mark 8 and Yamaha CP70 electric piano (solo)
Bobby Sparks Hammond B3 organ and ARP String Ensemble
Bill Laurance Hohner D6 Clavinet
Shaun Martin Korg Kronos
Zach Brock Violin
Mike “Maz” Maher Trumpet
Jay Jennings Trumpet
Chris Bullock Tenor sax, flute, bass clarinet, soprano sax
Bob Reynolds Tenor sax, soprano sax
Michael League Electric bass, key bass
Nate Werth Percussion
Keita Ogawa Percussion
Marcelo Woloski Percussion
Jason “JT” Thomas Drum set
Larnell Lewis Drum set
Jamison Ross Drum set



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Bob Reynolds is a 3x GRAMMY® Awardwinning saxophonist with Snarky Puppy. He's toured with John Mayer, Larry Carlton, and many others and released 12 solo albums—4 of which reached the Top 10 in Billboard's Jazz Charts. A pioneering educator, Bob has coached thousands of musicians since 2010 through his innovative Virtual Studio at http://bobsvirtualstudio.com. He is a D'Addario Woodwinds artist, YouTuber, and surfer. He lives with his wife and kids in Los Angeles, CA.

“Bob is one hell of a saxophonist! His sound is rich and his execution is effortless.”
Michael Brecker

“…Reynolds flexes an assured hand with melding hipswiveling jazz and funk as a bandleader.”
LA TIMES

“Some of the freshest, most compelling, and most soulful music I have heard recently. Bob Reynolds is an amazing musician, with something very exciting and original to say.”
Joshua Redman



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