Shaun Martin
(2022) in Aalborg Denmark Photo Hreinn Gudlaugsson
(2022) in Aalborg Denmark
Photo Hreinn Gudlaugsson
Background information
Born (1978-08-23) August 23, 1978
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, arranger, producer
Instrument(s)Piano, Minimoog, clarinet, keyboards, drums
LabelsRopeadope, GroundUp
Websitewww.shaunmartinmusic.com

Shaun Martin is an American composer, arranger, producer, and multi-instrumental musician. Martin is a member of the jazz fusion band Snarky Puppy,[1] as well as music director for Gospel music star Kirk Franklin, and former Minister of Music at Dallas’ Friendship-West Baptist Church. [2] Martin has been awarded four Grammys for his work with Franklin and three as a member of Snarky Puppy.

Early life

He is from Dallas, Texas. Martin's mother started him on piano lessons when he was only four years old, learning classical music and jazz.[3][2] Through his church, he also learned gospel music.[2] He attended Dallas' Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts before attending Weatherford College and the University of North Texas.[3][2][4] Martin began working with Gospel choir director Kirk Franklin while still in high school.[4] He earned a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree from North Texas.[3] While still a student at North Texas, he was involved in the production and recording of Erykah Badu's hit album Mama's Gun.[4]

Career

Awards and recognition

Discography

Source: [12]

References

  1. ↑ "Shaun Martin | Artists | GroundUP Music". groundupmusic.net. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Shaun Martin: The Piano Man". HeadlinerHub's. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 "Shaun Martin Biography". AllMusic, member of the RhythmOne group. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
  4. 1 2 3 Setaro, Shawn (March 21, 2016). "Shaun Martin: Balancing The Business Of Sacred And Secular Music". Forbes. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  5. ↑ "2007 Grammy Winners". Recording Academy. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  6. ↑ "2009 Grammy Winners". Recording Academy. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  7. ↑ "2012 Grammy Winners". Recording Academy. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  8. ↑ "2016 Grammy Winners". Recording Academy. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  9. ↑ "2019 Grammy Winners & Nominees". Recording Academy. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  10. ↑ "2021 Grammys Winners: The Full List". NY Times. March 14, 2021. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  11. ↑ "2023 Grammys Winners: The Full List". Recording Academy. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  12. ↑ "Shaun Martin Credits". AllMusic, member of the RhythmOne group. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
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