discography

available at CD Universe:

1000 Kilometers Oregon (2007)
"...drummer/percussionist Mark Walker has been with the group for more than a decade, so it's time to stop considering him the new kid on the block. Opening 1000 Kilometers with his propulsive and Latinesque "Deep Six"--Walker's first tune to be featured on an Oregon record*--it's clear that he's an integral part of the group's current soundscape. It may be only possible to fully appreciate his remarkable ability to combine a conventional drum kit with an array of hand and electronic percussion when seen in performance, but it's become a new fundamental for the group, one of many factors that keeps Oregon from being caught in a stylistic time warp." --from review by John Kelman, AllAboutJazz
*"Deep Six" was one of Mark's nominations for the Grammies, and his first individual one, for Best Instrumental Composition.

Funk Tango Paquito D'Rivera Quintet? (2007) Latin Grammy Winner!
"Alto saxophonist/clarinetist Paquito D'Rivera presents his album, Funk Tango, under the group name ÒThe Paquito DÕRivera Quintet?." "Quintet" refers to his working group of trumpeter/valve trombonist Diego Urcola, pianist Alon Yavnai, electric bassist Oscar Stagnaro and drummer Mark Walker. The "?"highlights the group's flexibility through use of additional musicians or smaller configurations. Guests include percussionist Pernell Saturnino, bandoneonist Hector Del Curto, cajon player Pablo Stagnaro and pianists Ed Simon and Fernando Otero. The assured playing of the core quintet, complimented by these additional musicians, creates a diverse and exciting recording. "--Review by Chip Boaz at AllAboutJazz

and lots more...

previous releases

Prime
Oregon, CamJazz :
"demonstrates just how they've taken influences from a variety of spaces over the years--jazz, folk, classical, ethnic music of India and Brazil, and more--and integrated them in ways that eliminate delineation, developing a unique language imitated but never copied. Their strongest album in years..." -- John Kelman, AllAboutJazz. available from Camjazz

"Latin Jazz Latino"
Joe Gallardo & NDR BIGBAND recorded in Germany during Mark's most recent tour. "Paquito D'Rivera's rythm section... was invited especially for this recording. Oscar Stagnaro, Alon Yavnai and Mark Walker lay down the heat for the always alert NDR Bigband." Read the rest of the review here.
CD available from Skip Records.

"Here and Now - the Caribbean Jazz Project Live in Concert" (2-CD set on Concord records). This was recorded at MCG in Pittsburgh, PA, while Mark was suffering from a bacterial infection in his left elbow -- a drug-induced, but inspired performance.

"Schuur Fire" Diane Schuur and the Caribbean Jazz Project featuring Dave Samuels (Concord). Read the reviewhere.

• Mavis Staples - Mark is heard on percussion with guitarist Dave Onderdonk on a track for an upcoming release by Mavis Staples (the other Queen of Soul), produced by Jim Tullio and recorded in Chicago.

• Chicago Children's Choir - Mark plays drums and percussion on three songs (www.ccchoir.org). Recorded in Chicago at Deaf Dog.

• Cathy Richardson Band, "Delusions of Grandeur" - Mark plays drums and percussion on nine songs (www.crband.com). Recorded in Chicago at Deaf Dog.

• Jon Weber (genius pianist from Chicago) - "Simple Complex" featuring Gary Burton, Eric Alexander, Avishai Cohen, Diego Urcola, Mark Walker and others (Second Century Jazz). [This is dynamite!!!---vw] www.jonwebermusic.com

• Paquito D'Rivera/ WDR big band/Claudio Roditi/Oscar Stagnaro, Mark Walker/ Pernell Saturnino/ Bill Dobbins "Big Band Time" (Termidor/Universal)

• Jim Ridl's "Door in a Field" (Dreambox Media) with Jim Ridl - piano, Daryll Hall - bass, MW- drums. www.jimridl.com

• Dave Gordon "Faux Real" (Southport) www.davegordonmusic.com

• Andrew Sterman "Blue Canvas With Spiral" (Paxloon Music) Featuring Fred Hersch, Rashied Ali, Steve Rodby, Erik Friedlander, Bob Palmieri, Mick Rossi, Mark Walker and others. www.andrewsterman.com

• My loop disc Chameleon Drums 2 released in June 2000, available through www.sonicstop.com!!!

• Paquito D'Rivera Quintet – Live at the Blue Note (Half Note) Released in May, 2000. Grammy winner for Best Latin Jazz Album!

• Oregon– Oregon In Moscow released in September, 2000. Critical reaction was a definite thumbs-up, and it garnered four Grammy nominations. Listen to cuts and get it at Amazon.com! (and take a look at Rich Breen's page of pix from Oregon's Moscow sessions!)

• Paquito D'Rivera's big band CD Tropicana Nights on Chesky records, a Latin Grammy winner!

• (several tracks) Romero Lubambo– Rio De Janeiro Underground with guests Ivan Lins, Herbie Mann and Cesar Camargo Mariano is now available on aosis records.

Love Dance with Cesar Camargo Mariano is also available on aosis records.

• Spanish singer Ana Belen's next CD based on the poems of Garcia Lorca

• Spanish singer Eva's debut on BMG

• Andy Narell Fire in the Engine Room Heads Up

• Rudy Calzado & Cubarama Tribute to Mario Bauza Termidor

• William Cepeda Afro-Rican Jazz: My Roots and Beyond Blue Jackel

• Various JAZZIZ presents Percussion on Fire JAZZIZ On Disc (limited edition)

• Oregon Northwest Passage Intuition

• The Caribbean Jazz Project Island Stories¾ Heads Up International

• Nelson Rangell Always Shanachie

• Paquito D'Rivera Portraits of Cuba Chesky

• Paquito D'Rivera w/ strings 100 Years of Latin Love Songs Heads Up International

• The Caribbean Jazz Project Caribbean Jazz Project Heads Up International

• Paquito D'Rivera (w/ A. Sandoval, G. Hidalgo, D. Perez) Reunion Messidor

• Paquito D'Rivera Tico! Tico! Chesky

• Paquito D'Rivera La Habana-Rio Connexion Messidor

• Paul McCandless (w/ Lyle Mays, Steve Rodby) Premonition Windham Hill

• Paul McCandless/Spencer Brewer Torches On The Lake
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• Dave Onderdonk/ Mark Walker Loose Contact Southport

• Lyle Mays (Narration: Ben Kingsley) Moses the Lawgiver Rabbit Ears

• Lyle Mays (w/Christopher Reeve) The Lion and the Lamb Rabbit Ears

• Fred Simon Open Book Columbia

• Fred Simon Usually/Always Windham Hill

• Michael Mannring (w/ Paul McCandless) Drastic Measures Windham Hill

• Chris Hunter (w/ G.Goldstein, R.Traut, M.Egan, C.Loeb) Big Trip Sweet Basil

• Fareed Haque Opaque Blue Note

• Rob Parton's Jazztech Big Band What Are We Here For? Sea Breeze

• Akio Sasajima/Joe Henderson Akio with Joe Henderson Muse

• Marlene Rosenberg Waimea Lake Shore Jazz

• Joanie Pallatto Who Wrote This Song? Southport

• John Martyn No Little Boy Mesa
• Patricia Barber Cafe Blue Premonition

• Patricia Barber Modern Cool Premonition

• Patricia Barber Split Floyd

• Orbert Davis (w/ Ari Brown) Unfinished Memories Copia

• Colby/Caruso Heart of the City River North Jazz

• Ten City No House Big Enough EastWest/Atlantic

• Dennis DeYoung Ten on Broadway Atlantic