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 2026
March 28 - Boston Public Library, live on WGBH radio with TRIAD +, featuring Edmar Colón, Maxim Lubarsky and Oscar Stagnaro
April 2 - Recording at PBS with Kenny Werner and Greg Loughman
April 4 - Scullers Jazz Club with pianist Hey Rim Jeon
April 5 - Recording with Ron Reider at Wellspring
April 15 - Jazz Appreciation Month at Latvian Lutheran Church Hall featuring Bill Pierce, Allan Chase, Tim Ray and more
April 30-May 3 - Guest Artist in Quito, Ecuador, performing masterclasses and concerts
May 20th - CD Release at Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues, Portsmouth, NH with TRIAD +, featuring Edmar Colón, Maxim Lubarsky and Oscar Stagnaro (Tickets go on sale March 13)
May 28 - Boston Public Library with Tiger Okoshi Quintet
June 11 - The Mount, Lenox, MA with Jason Ennis
June 20 - Scullers Jazz Club with Greg Abate/Tim Ray Trio
June 27 - Jazz Gala, Store Sal, Musikhuset Aarhus,Copenhagen, Denmark, with Michel Camilo and the Aarhus Big Band
July 4 - TBA, Spain, Paquito D’Rivera Quintet
July 8 - Rockport Music with Jens Lindemann (Canadian Brass)