With a foundation started in the Christian Church, Walter began playing by ear at an early age. He learned the basics of reading music by participating in jazz and marching band from elementary through high school. He then continued his music education with the Solano Community College Jazz Band and the Music Institute. Walter is known as a versatile live performance and studio musician working with Gospel, Smooth Jazz, R&B, Funk, Neo Soul, Alternative, Latin, and Blues artist.
He was the drummer for independent contemporary jazz artist, jazz pianist and composer, the late Cecil Ramirez and currently accompanies many smooth jazz artists to include but not limited to Lin Roundtree, Mark Felton, Jeff Ryan, and Jeanette Harris.
Jeff Ryan
Livermore, CA
w/ Joe Archie & The 3N1 Band!
Grown Folks Lounge
Sacramento, CA
w/ De Lucas
w/ Erin Steven
Blue Note
w/ D Patton
Blackhawk Casino
Namm Show
Anaheim, CA
w 3n1 Band
Delta Lounge
Sacramento, CA
w/ The Jones Boys
Oroville, CA
Sea Breeze Jazz Festival
Location TBA
w/ JJ Sansaverino
Blue Note Hawaii
w/ Adam Hawley
Capital City Jazz Festival
New Port Beach Jazz
Location TBA
Drum Clinic
Sacramento, CA
w/ Erin Steven
Blue Note
w/ Tonight Redd
w/ Julian Vaughan
Sonoma, CA
w/ Jeanette Harris & Julian Vaughan
Fresno, CA
w/Rebecca Jade & Paula Atherton
Jazz Festival
Portland, OR
Long Beach Jazz Festival
w/ Althea Renee
Elk Grove Jazz Festival
Elk Grove, CA
Catalina Jazz Festival
Location TBA
w/ Jeff Ryan
Blue Note Napa
Pasic Drum Festival
w/ Jeff Ryan
Blue Note Hawaii
Private Party
w/ Jeff Ryan
New Years Billboard Live
Japan
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