Larnell Lewis is a highly acclaimed musician, composer, producer, and educator. The Grammy Award winner, based in Toronto, has gained a reputation as one of the most versatile and sought-after drummers in the world. Since 2012, Larnell has been a part of the three-time Grammy Award-winning band, Snarky Puppy. He also leads successful ensembles of his own and has toured extensively with many noteworthy contemporary musicians, including Quincy Jones, Laila Biali, Jeremy Ledbetter, Etienne Charles, Gregory Porter, Benny Golson, Lalah Hathaway, Jacob Collier, John Scofield, Pat Metheny, Lisa Fisher, Kurt Elling, Gary Burton, and more. Larnell’s immense talent, fierce creativity, and constantly evolving musical style continue to make him a highly desirable collaborator for musicians worldwide.
Larnell released his first album, “In The Moment,” in June 2018. The album, a reflection of Larnell’s love for jazz, fusion, and his Afro-Caribbean roots, includes performances by a diverse group of musicians, including his fellow Snarky Puppy bandmates Shaun Martin, Mark Lettieri, and Juno Award winners Mike Downes and Robi Botos. Larnell’s next release, “Relive The Moment,” was released in November 2020. Besides being a successful recording artist, performer, and director, Larnell is also a passionate music educator. He is a Professor of Music at Humber College, the most respected institution for post-secondary music education in Canada.
Lewis’s latest album, “Slice of Life,” is a musical reflection of his personal growth. Discussing the project, the artist shares, ‘This collection of thoughts through music represents areas of growth or current development in my life and locks in on my experience as a father and husband. In one season, I will spend a lot of time with my kids playing games like hide and seek, making music, or helping them learn about life. In another season, I could be out on the road or working from home and need to remind my kids that I love them more than all the stars in the sky that appear while they sleep and that I will be back to squeeze them and laugh.’
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