Jazz-funk innovators Snarky Puppy are making headlines once again as they join forces with the world-renowned Metropole Orkest for their newest live album, Somni, one of the most ambitious projects the group has ever attempted. Recorded over three electrifying nights in Utrecht, the album features an extraordinary lineup of 74 musicians, including the full Snarky Puppy ensemble and over 50 members of the Metropole Orkest under the baton of acclaimed conductor Jules Buckley. With an impressive 256 audio channels and a production team of more than 100 people, Somni is not just a record—it’s a massive artistic undertaking designed to merge orchestral color with Snarky Puppy’s signature grooves, textures, and improvisational energy. The band’s founder, Michael League, describes the project as the biggest of their 21-year career, with the concept inspired by the mysterious and emotional world of dreams. Much of the material was composed in rural Japan, then expanded and reimagined with the collective creativity of both the band and orchestra. The first single, “Waves Upon Waves,” gives listeners a taste of what to expect—lush, cinematic arrangements wrapped around modern jazz-funk sensibilities. This collaboration also marks a reunion between Snarky Puppy and the Metropole Orkest, who previously worked together on the Grammy-winning album Sylva, raising expectations that Somni may become another landmark release in contemporary jazz. For JazzWave Radio listeners, this album is a celebration of musical exploration, innovation, and artistic risk-taking, showing how modern jazz continues to evolve through bold collaborations and orchestral storytelling. Stay tuned as we bring you updates, features, and airplay from this exciting release, celebrating yet another milestone in the world of jazz and genre-blending artistry.#SnarkyPuppy #MetropoleOrkest #Somni #JazzNews #JazzFusion #ModernJazz #JazzWaveRadio #NewMusic2025 #JazzCommunity #MusicCollaboration