Name: Empire Central
Brand: Snarky Puppy

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

GUM093022SPLP

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Colour

Black

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Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-10-14

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

The Orchard

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

196626852922

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Total Cap

3 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

GUM093022SPCD

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2022-09-30

196626816009

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2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Snarky Puppy

Genre GB

Jazz

Label GB

Ground Up

GroundUP Music is a genre-bending instrumental ensemble formed by Snarky Puppy. Led by Michael League, the label aims to provide a haven for artists in the ever-changing world of independent music. GroundUP strives to keep the focus on the music itself, empowering each artist with the necessary tools to successfully tour and sell records on the road. The label's philosophy revolves around matching each group with their ideal listening audience, regardless of genre, style, or geography. With an unwavering belief that good music will always find its listeners, GroundUP sets out to create a platform where talented artists can thrive.

Snarky Puppy is an instrumental fusion band led by Grammy Award-winning bassist, composer and producer Michael League. Formed in Denton, Texas in 2004, the band features a collective of nearly 40 musicians known as "The Fam." They perform on a wide range of instruments including guitars, pianos, keyboards, woodwinds, brass, percussion and strings. Many of the current and former band members were once students at the University of North Texas.

Their unique sound blends elements of jazz, funk, rock and world music to create a captivating musical experience. With their virtuosic performances and innovative compositions, Snarky Puppy has gained a dedicated fan base around the world.

If you enjoy artists such as The Funky Knuckles, Bill Laurance or Mark Lettieri, you'll definitely appreciate Snarky Puppy's incredible talent. Check out their albums and live performances to witness their unparalleled musical prowess firsthand.

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Snarky Puppy has built a loyal following with their adventurous blend of jazz, rock and funk based around a heavy touring schedule and live-in-studio video content. A rotating roster of some of the most talented musicians and multi-instrumentalists makes for a truly unique sound within the jazz fusion world. Their new live-in-studio audio and visual album, Empire Central, is a love letter to Dallas, representing Snarky Puppy returning to their funk, gospel roots.

Empire Central

Music GB

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