Artist Portfolio: Lamar Sorrento

About Lamar Sorrento

Lamar Sorrento, a Memphis native, began painting in 1992 and by 1994 his works were displayed in the Tennessee State Museum, The House of Blues, and in the collections of many celebrities.  He is self-taught and began to paint in order to celebrate his obsession with gypsy jazz legend, Django Reinhardt.  He has taken his love and passion for music to the limit, producing literally hundreds of paintings of his favorite blues, jazz, and rock & roll musicians.

He first found fame at Barristers in New Orleans in 1993. Although he loves it there, he often finds it too hot for his taste.  His work has been featured on several album covers, including one by Marty Stuart's band, “The Rock and Roll Cowboys.” Marty introduced him to The Arts Company, where his work has been represented since 1998.