Snarky Puppy member Shaun Martin has died aged 45, the band confirmed on social media . Martin was best-known for performing in the five-time Grammy Award-winning American jazz fusion band. He died yesterday according to Snarky Puppy’s statement.
No cause of death was given. On Instagram and X, they wrote: ‘Yesterday, we lost a music legend and, more importantly, a beautiful, luminous human being. ‘Shaun Martin touched so many people during his life and through the beautiful immortality of music, will continue to do so.
‘There’s so much that can be said but words can’t do justice. Rest in peace.’ Tributes have poured in from Martin’s fans, including X account @gu55er who wrote: ‘So so sad.
What a loss. Awesomely, hugely, talented and an infectious laugh – got to meet him a couple of times after Snarky Puppy gigs, he was always happy to stand and chat. He even wrote my daughter a note to encourage her to keep practicing piano.
Thinking of his family.’ @srp1165 said: ‘Hard to believe that Shaun Martin has crossed over. We met him a few years ago after a show in Charleston SC.
Although he had just performed for hours, he was full of energy and a delight to talk to. Mr. Martin will be missed, but his music will carry on.
’ @frdsilva added: ‘I can’t believe it! Life is so short, but thank goodness he left us his amazing talent! Sending love and strength to his family and friends.’ Yesterday, we lost a music legend and, more importantly, a beautiful, .