Metropole Orkest & Snarky Puppy


The Metropole Orkest (a.k.a. The Metropole Orchestra) (1945 - Present), is based in Hilversum and is the world's largest professional pop and jazz orchestra. It is currently conducted by Jules Buckley The Metropole Orkest was founded at the request of the Dutch government by the light music composer and conductor Dolf Van Der Linden, who led the orchestra from 1945 to 1980. Renowned for its wide-ranging abilities, the orchestra performs everything from chansons to World-music, film-scores, Rock- or Pop-tunes as well as high-octane jazz.

Snarky Puppy is a Grammy-winning instrumental fusion band from Denton, Texas led by bassist, composer and producer Michael League. Formed in Denton, Texas in 2004, the band features a collective of nearly 30 musicians, referred to as "The Fam" on their recordings and tours. The musicians perform on a variety of instruments including guitars, keyboards, saxophones, brass, percussion and strings. Many of the current and former band members were once students at the University of North Texas.