Growing up in the church Walter began playing at the tender age of 2. His enjoyment of drumming expanded through his education as he played in the jazz and marching bands all through elementary, junior high and high school. While attending Solano Community College he also played with the jazz band under the instruction of Music Professor Mr. Delbert Bumper. Having extensive experience playing Gospel, Jazz, R&B, Funk, Neo Soul, Alternative Rock, Latin and Blues along with anything in between. Walter is a versatile musician who takes his craft seriously while having fun.
Walter’s love of music and skillful playing has afforded him the opportunity to play in several live recordings, live shows as well as complete studio work including the use of click tracks. Although there are many a few artist he has had the opportunity to perform and or work with include, Kenny Lattimore, Dave Hollister, Darius McCrary (actor and singer) , Tachina Danielle (Tri-Une Entertainment), John Wineglass (Emmy award winning composer), Kim Waters (saxophonist), Ken Reynolds (recording worship artist), Holy Cry (Spirit West Coast Tour 2007), Derek "DOA" Allen (producer/musician/songwriter and two-time Dove and three-time Stellar award nominee), Jaguar Wright (Artemis_Records), Troy Sneed (Emtro Gospel), Eric Smith (bass player), artist David Garibaldi (Moment of Noise), and the late, great singer, songwriter and producer Robert Brookins for live shows and tours.
Walter is currently the music director for Kevin Archie of BBMP Entertainment, Aaron Young (Independent Artist) and the Home Grown Show of Platinum Bound Productions.
Walter can be heard at http://www.myspace.com/getunplugged on the song Midnight Ride which was the #1 requested song on KSFM’s Future Flava Show 102.5 FM as well as at www.myspace.com/916drummer and live weekly at the Home Grown Show in Sacramento, CA .
