Sylva cover

Sylva

Snarky Puppy · 2015

114 min · 13 tracks · jazz fusion

A lush blend of jazz fusion and orchestral textures creates a vibrant, cinematic soundscape throughout the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic progression with resolution
  • wave-like pacing for reflection
  • cinematic soundscapes for immersion
  • patient builds and releases
  • ideal for focused listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 26, 2015, 'Sylva' marked Snarky Puppy's first collaborative project with the Metropole Orkest, showcasing their evolution in sound. Following their Grammy-winning album 'We Like It Here', this release solidified their presence in contemporary jazz and expanded their audience significantly.
Stylistic neighbors
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Sintra 3:32
  • 2 Flight 6:02
  • 3 Atchafalaya 6:04
  • 4 The Curtain 15:09
  • 5 Gretel 4:20
  • 6 The Clearing 19:22

Disc 2

  • 1 Sintra 3:32
  • 2 Flight 6:03
  • 3 Atchafalaya 6:04
  • 4 The Curtain 15:09
  • 5 Gretel 4:18
  • 6 The Clearing 19:23
  • 7 Outro 5:53

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