Shaun Martin

Shaun Martin is an American composer, arranger, producer, and multi-instrumental musician. Martin is a member of the jazz fusion band Snarky Puppy, as well as music director for Gospel music star Kirk Franklin, and former Minister of Music at Dallas’ Friendship-West Baptist Church. 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. Through his church, he also learned gospel music. He attended Dallas' Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts before attending Weatherford College and the University of North Texas. Martin began working with Gospel choir director Kirk Franklin while still in high school. He earned a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree from North Texas. While still a student at North Texas, he was involved in the production and recording of Erykah Badu's hit album Mama's Gun.

Career

Awards and recognition

• 2007 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album as producer on the Kirk Franklin album Hero
• 2009 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album as producer on the Kirk Franklin album The Fight of My Life
• 2012 Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album as producer on the Kirk Franklin album Hello Fear
• 2016 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album as a member of Snarky Puppy on its album Culcha Vulcha
• 2019 Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album as producer on the Kirk Franklin album Long, Live, Love
• 2021 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album as a member of Snarky Puppy on its album Live at the Royal Albert Hall
• 2023 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album as a member of Snarky Puppy on its album Empire_Central

Discography

Source:

with Kim Burrel

Kim Burrel Live In Concert ( 2004 )

References

External links

• Official website
• Snarky Puppy website