As Composer
THE TAO OF MUHAMMAD ALI (2026)
Neuma Records
Original score from the iHeart/Imagine Entertainment podcast. Available May 15, 2026.
ELECTRIFIED AIR – LIVE (2026)
SOLI Sound Works | Listen
Two works by Sparr. Live recording as guest electric guitarist with SOLI Chamber Ensemble.
HARD METAL CANTÜS (2020)
Innova Recordings | Listen
The Lee Trio, Third Coast Percussion, Del Sol String Quartet, Lubbock Chamber Orchestra.
ELECTRIC BANDS (2019)
Innova Recordings| Listen
Named one of the 100 Best Albums of 2019 by Ted Gioia. “Intriguing, stunning and so beautiful. Such a hopeful work.” (KFJC)
21207: CHAMBER MUSIC OF D. J. SPARR (2013)
Centaur Records | Listen
AllMusic 4.5 stars, Critic’s Pick.
CARNAL NODE (2012) Independent | Listen
Great Noise Ensemble.
DACCA:DECCA:GaFfA (2011)
Single | Listen
Winner, League of Composers/ISCM Composers’ Competition. Featured on NPR’s “100 Composers Under 40.”
As Electric Guitar Concerto Soloist
SPIRITUALIST (2018)
Naxos Records | Listen
Kenneth Fuchs: Glacier. London Symphony Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta, conductor.
GRAMMY Award-winning album.
BAY OF PIGS / GEE’S BEND / TROYJAM (2021)
Albany Records | Listen
Michael Daugherty: Gee’s Bend. Dayton Philharmonic, Neal Gittleman, conductor.
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