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 2025-26
Dec 1 - Recording at Wellspring, Acton, MA for Ron Reider’s new project
Dec 14 - With Gilson Schachnik Trio at the Mad Monkfish, Cambridge, MA
Dec 19 Recording at Studio 9, Adams, MA for Natalia Bernal and Jason Ennis’ new project
Jan 9-12 With Paquito D’Rivera Sextet in Cartagena, Colombia
Jan 22 - With Alon Yavnai at Long Live Roxbury, Boston, MA
Feb 1 - Possible concert with Michel Camilo TBA
Feb 6 - With Tim Ray Quartet at Scullers Jazz Club, Boston, MA
Feb 11 - TBA
Feb 12 - With Triad Plus - Tribute to Hermto Pascoal at Long Live Roxbury, Cambridge, MA