Shaun Martin

Shaun Martin
Martin in 2022
Martin in 2022
Background information
Born(1978-08-23)August 23, 1978
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
DiedAugust 3, 2024(2024-08-03) (aged 45)
Genres
OccupationsMusician, composer, arranger, producer
InstrumentsPiano, Minimoog, clarinet, keyboards, drums
LabelsRopeadope, GroundUp
Formerly ofSnarky Puppy

Shaun Martin (August 23, 1978 – August 3, 2024) was an American composer, arranger, record producer, and multi-instrumental musician. Martin was 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 was awarded four Grammys for his work with Franklin and three as a member of Snarky Puppy.

Biography

Shaun Martin was born in Dallas, Texas, on August 23, 1978. His 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]

Martin suffered a stroke in April 2023. He died on August 3, 2024, twenty days shy of his 46th birthday.[5]

Awards and recognition

Discography

Source:[13]

References

  1. ^ "Shaun Martin | Artists | GroundUP Music". groundupmusic.net. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d "Shaun Martin: The Piano Man". HeadlinerHub's. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
  3. ^ a b c "Shaun Martin Biography". AllMusic, member of the RhythmOne group. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
  4. ^ a b c Setaro, Shawn (March 21, 2016). "Shaun Martin: Balancing The Business Of Sacred And Secular Music". Forbes. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  5. ^ Lawes, Ruth (2024-08-04). "Grammy Award-winning musician Shaun Martin dies aged 45". Metro. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  6. ^ "2007 Grammy Winners". Recording Academy. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  7. ^ "2009 Grammy Winners". Recording Academy. 28 November 2017. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  8. ^ "2012 Grammy Winners". Recording Academy. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  9. ^ "2016 Grammy Winners". Recording Academy. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  10. ^ "2019 Grammy Winners & Nominees". Recording Academy. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  11. ^ "2021 Grammys Winners: The Full List". NY Times. March 14, 2021. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  12. ^ "2023 Grammys Winners: The Full List". Recording Academy. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  13. ^ "Shaun Martin Credits". AllMusic, member of the RhythmOne group. Retrieved 26 February 2020.
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