Welcome to the official site of Mark Walker, Grammy and Latin Grammy Award winning drummer, Grammy nominated composer, producer, bandleader, author and educator.
“Mark Walker is truly exceptional. Not only is he one of the most musical, and intuitive virtuosos on drums and percussion that I have played with, he is also extremely knowledgeable of the roots, tradition and mechanics of various Latin music forms that he performs.”
- Ralph Towner, Grammy-nominated guitarist, pianist, synthesist, composer, ECM recording artist and co-founder of Oregon
Mark Walker - “You Get What You Give” featuring Paquito D’Rivera
“Mark Walker displays rhythmic refinement” - Suzanne Lorge, DownBeat
“Mark Walker sizzles in a soulful Latin session. - George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly
“You Get What You Give has so much going for it; great melodies, superb musicianship and a feel good groove that will put a smile on any jazzer’s face. I highly recommend it.” - John Neudorf, Sea of Tranquility
Upcoming Shows 2025
Feb 25 Beehive Boston with Triad (Mark Walker/Oscar Stagnaro/Maxim Lubarsky) with special guest Edmar Colon 8-11pm ET
Feb 27 Fraiser Studio WGBH Boston filming and recording live with Triad (Mark Walker/Oscar Stagnaro/Maxim Lubarsky)and special guest Edmar Colon Hermitology - a tribute to Hermeto Pascoal 8pm ET
Feb 28 Omaha PAC with Paquito D’Rivera Quintet 8pm MST
March 2 Earth Boston, Newton, MA with Triad (Mark Walker/Oscar Stagnaro/Maxim Lubarsky) 8pm ET
March 3 David Friend Recital Hall at Berklee Boston with Write of Spring, showcasing large ensemble composers Ayn Inserto, Randy Pingrey, Darrell Katz and Brian Landrus). 7pm
March 29 Hokkaido Groove Camp final concert, Art Park, Sapporo, Japan with Tiger Okoshi Quartet 7pm
Click below for full schedule