A high-energy, driving, cinematic drum and percussion track in a hybrid style composed with action and adventure in mind. Composed, performed, recorded and produced by Mark Walker at Coolidge Hill Studio. Copyright 2015 BMI All rights reserved. www.markwalkerdrums.com

Epic Drums

Brazilian Batucada 1 is an uptempo, driving samba in the style of Carnaval in Rio De Jaineiro.  The instruments played include drum set, multiple overdubs of tamborims, agogo bells,  caixas (snare drums), congas, repiniques,  surdo drums, ganza (shaker), and apito (whistle). Tempo: 144, length 1:57 Recorded and mixed at Coolidge Hill Studio by Mark Walker. Composition, arrangement, and performance by Mark Walker.  

Brazilian Batucada

Deep Six - Composed by Mark Walker (Fliposphere Music BMI) recorded by Oregon on "1000 Kilometers" (Cam Jazz). Nominated for a Grammy in the category of "best instrumental composition" in 2008.

1000 Kilometers (Mixes)

Deep Six

"What About That!" Composed by Mark Walker (Fliposphere Music BMI), recorded by Paquito D'Rivera Quintet? on the album "Funk Tango." This album won a Grammy for "Best Latin Jazz Album" in 2008.

Funk Tango

What About That!

"Nação" was composed by Mark Walker (Fliposphere Music BMI) and recorded by Oregon on the album "In Stride" (Cam Jazz).

In Stride

Nação

"Walkin' the Walk," titled "Walk the Walk" on the European release is composed by Mark Walker (Fliposphere Music BMI) and recorded by Oregon on the album "Lantern."

Mixes

Walkin' the Walk

"World Documentary" composed, arranged, recorded and produced by Mark Walker at Coolidge Hill Studio.
World documentary investigative mystery light tension cinematic music. Instruments used: Woodwind septet (piccolo, oboe, clarinet, flute, English horn, bassoon, bass clarinet), synth whistle, pan flute, marimba, kalimba, Japanese plucked instrument, fretless bass, pad, effects, drums, percussion, cymbals, congas.

World Documentary

Mark Walker's remix on Kon Boogie's "Perfect."

Perfect - Kon Boogie (M-Dub Remix)

Percolator

A TV theme in the Latin Rock style of Santana, with a touch of Cuban Timba. Maximum Rice and Beans.

Caminante's TV Theme

Grammy award winning drummer/percussionist/composer Mark Walker started his career in Chicago, playing in a variety of settings and becoming a first-call session musician before moving to New York in 1995. 

 Since then, he has worked extensively with Paquito D'Rivera, Oregon, Michel Camilo, Lyle Mays, Andy Narell, Patricia Barber and the Caribbean Jazz Project.  He has also toured and/or recorded with Eliane Elias, Cesar Camargo Mariano, Ivan Lins, Rosa Passos, Arturo Sandoval, Sakesho, Jovino Santos Neto, Lord Relator, the Trinidad All Stars and Diane Schuur.

He has been teaching labs and private lessons at Berklee since 2001 and has recently been appointed professor of percussion.  He is the author of a forthcoming instructional book entitled "World Jazz Drumming" (Berklee Press/Hal Leonard).  He has played on five Grammy award winning records, and was nominated for best instrumental composition in 2008 for his tune "Deep Six".  He now lives in the Boston Metrowest area, teaching, recording and touring.  

What About That!

Mark Walker, Drummer/Composer