Terrace Martin is a highly acclaimed, multi-Grammy-nominated American musician, rapper, singer, and record producer from the Crenshaw District of Los Angeles, renowned for his visionary blend of funk, soul, hip-hop, and jazz. A multi-instrumentalist whose primary instrument is the saxophone, Martin has cemented his legacy by acting as a creative engine behind some of the most influential records of the 21st century, most notably his extensive production and musicianship on Kendrick Lamar’s critically acclaimed albums, good kid, m.A.A.d city and the Grammy-winning To Pimp a Butterfly. Beyond his key role in the West Coast hip-hop scene, where he frequently collaborates with artists like Snoop Dogg, YG, and Travis Scott, Martin is a major figure in contemporary jazz, co-founding the supergroup Dinner Party with Robert Glasper, Kamasi Washington, and 9th Wonder. His acclaimed solo albums, such as the Grammy-nominated Velvet Portraits and Drones, exemplify his signature, genre-blurring style, which is rooted in his rich L.A. jazz heritage and his dedication to the “Sounds of Crenshaw.”
