Larnell Lewis is a Grammy Award winning musician, composer, producer, and educator. Based in Toronto, has established himself among the most diverse and in-demand drummers in the world.

Since 2012, Lewis has been playing with three-time Grammy Award-winning band, Snarky Puppy. Lewis leads successful ensembles of his own and has toured the globe with musicians like Quincy Jones, Laila Biali, Jeremy Ledbetter, Etienne Charles, Gregory Porter, Benny Golson, Lalah Hathaway, Jacob Collier, John Scofield, and more. Lewis’ immense talent, fierce creativity, and evolving musical style keep him in-demand as a collaborator for artists internationally.

In June 2018, Lewis independently released his debut album, In The Moment. This project explores his deep connection to jazz, fusion, and his Afro-Caribbean roots. His latest release, "Relive The Moment," is a reimagining of his compositions from In The Moment, with new drum performances, recorded at Jukasa Studios. In addition to his success as recording artist, performer, and director, Larnell is a dedicated music educator. He is a music professor at Humber College, Canada’s most respected institution for post-secondary music education.

Whether performing on the world stage with internationally acclaimed artists, or playing local gigs in Toronto, Lewis is consistently a passionate and joyful creator, as well as one of the most skilled, musical drummers today.

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