Larnell Lewis

Larnell Lewis is a GRAMMY Award-winning musician, composer, producer, and educator. A Toronto native, Larnell has quickly established himself as one of the most diverse and in-demand drummers currently on the music scene. Along with his long-standing position behind the drums in Snarky Puppy, Larnell has led many highly successful groups of his own and toured the globe with some of the most well known names in music, including Etienne Charles, Gregory Porter, Benny Golson, Lalah Hathaway, John Scofield, Pat Metheny, Lisa Fisher, Kurt Elling, Gary Burton, and more.

Larnell’s immense talent, fierce creativity, and continually evolving musical style is what has kept him at the top of the list as a musical collaborator for artists across the globe. In June 2018, Larnell released his highly anticipated debut album In The Moment, which featured ten original compositions in a variety of musical styles. 

Larnell’s talents can be seen worldwide via his various social media platforms, which have a combined total of over 100,000 followers. His reach to fans and musicians of all generations is proof that he not only possesses undeniable talent, but a spirit unlike any other that excites, inspires, and encourages music fans of all ages to further explore their musical tastes and the follow him on the road he has paved for himself. 

Larnell Lewis is endorsed by Yamaha Drums, Zildjian, Promark, Evans, D’Addario, and Latin Percussion. 

“Sure, the Toronto-born drummer has ridiculous technical skill. His work with the Brooklyn instrumental jazz-funk collective Snarky Puppy won him a share of two Grammys and put his face on the cover of a lot of drummers’ magazines. But his versatility has landed him gigs in many other settings, including with the NAC Orchestra, and there’s a bright optimism to his playing that keeps him from being just a jaw-dropping technician. Although he’s definitely also that.”
— Paul Wells