Harold LaShaun 'Shaun' Martin was an American composer, arranger, record producer, and multi-instrumental musician. Martin was 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 was awarded four Grammys for his work with Franklin and three as a member of Snarky Puppy.

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Harold LaShaun '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, as well as music director for Gospel music star Kirk Franklin, and former Minister of Music at Dallas’ Friendship-West Baptist Church. Martin was awarded four Grammys for his work with Franklin and three as a member of Snarky Puppy.\n

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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. 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.\n

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

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

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External links

Snarky Puppy website
Shaun Martin discography at Discogs
Shaun Martin at IMDb

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Shaun Martin

Broadcast History