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
Websiteshaunmartinmusic.com

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.

Life and career

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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 and had been under constant medical supervisions.[citation needed] He died on August 3, 2024, twenty days shy of his 46th birthday.[5]

Awards and recognition

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Discography

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References

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  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. 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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