The jazz fusion era of the 1970s
is experiencing something of a critical reappraisal, if not renaissance, and
Sage Gateshead is set to welcome band-of-the-moment Snarky Puppy. On Sunday
evening (May 11) the band led by bassist Michael League will hit the stage in
Hall Two. Formed in 2004 (‘the band was all college jazz kids’ says League),
the Brooklyn , N.Y.-based outfit calls on a
roster of seventy five musicians and up to twenty seven of them have been known
to take the stage! Over the years gospel and r & b influences have become
part of the band’s sound in a 200+ gigs a year touring schedule. Expect to hear
music referencing Tower of Power , Weather Report, Frank Zappa, Americana , Latin rhythms and pop. The GRAMMY
Award-winners could have three guitarists on stage, perhaps three keyboards
players, vocalists aplenty (Lalah Hathaway, daughter of Donny, could be in
town). Jazz, funk, soul, League insists melody is key. Pat Metheny is a fan.
Will Snarky Puppy’s Gateshead gig become that
of folklore? Hall Two, Sage, Sunday, is the place to be to find out!
Russell.
Russell.
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