Skip Martin is a Grammy and Emmy Award-winning singer, trumpeter, songwriter, producer, and author best known for his work as lead vocalist and trumpeter with The Dazz Band and Kool & The Gang. His career is tied to classic funk, R&B, soul, and smooth jazz, including The Dazz Band’s Grammy-winning hit “Let It Whip” and his long run performing with Kool & The Gang. Based in Las Vegas, Martin continues to perform, record, and lead projects that connect legacy funk and R&B with contemporary jazz, pop, and community-focused music.
