“For fans of Snarky Puppy, Ghost-Note, and Mononeon”

Bobby Sparks II is a Grammy-winning musician and producer whose style is influenced by gospel, funk, jazz, and blues. He played a pivotal role in shaping Snarky Puppy’s signature sound and has toured with musical legends such as Prince, Marcus Miller, George Benson, Nancy Wilson, and Natalie Cole. He was also a core member of Roy Hargrove’s band “The RH Factor.”

With his latest album “Paranoia,” Sparks delivers monumental proof of his immense musical talent. On it, he stages a two-hour funk opera that masterfully blends funk, rock, soul, and jazz into a unique, expansive vision. It is an epic and celebratory sonic journey brought to life by a top-tier lineup of guest musicians, representing the culmination of his lifelong musical experience.

Sparks, known for his love of vintage keyboards—from the Hammond B-3 to the Clavinet and Fender Rhodes to the Mini-Moog and Prophet-5—combines analog character with deep pocket funk and rousing improvisations, making him one of the most versatile and sought-after keyboardists of his generation.