Snarky Puppy

Snarky Puppy brings its Grammy-winning, genre-blending instrumental collective to the historic Paramount Theatre in downtown Oakland, delivering a mix of jazz, funk, world-music influences and orchestral textures. Led by bassist-composer Michael League, the rotating ensemble is known for tight arrangements, virtuosic soloing and high-energy grooves that translate well to the Paramount’s grand Art Deco concert hall. The performance showcases the band’s cinematic compositions and improvisational interplay in a venue that regularly hosts major musical acts and symphonic presentations.