Masterclass in
World Jazz Drumming
Presenter
Multi-Grammy and Latin Grammy winning Drummer and Composer
and Faculty Member at Berklee College of Music
Mark Walker
Sunday, April 14, 3-4 pm
THE PRESS ROOM
77 Daniel Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire
(doors open at 2:30 pm)
Free
Free one-hour Masterclass
In this World Jazz Drumming masterclass, Mark will reveal the secrets to a better technique, a more authentic feel, chart reading, and organizing your practice.
All drummers, drum teachers, and others interested in drumming are welcome!
About the Presenter, Mark Walker
• Grammy/Latin Grammy Award–winning drummer, Grammy Award–nominated composer, and a renowned author
• Teaches at the Berklee College of Music
• Member of Cuban trumpeter Arturo Sandoval’s band
• One of the only American drummers equally at home with authentic South American and Caribbean rhythms, straight-ahead jazz, rock, funk and studio drumming
• Since 1989, Mark has performed around the world, touring extensively and/or recording with the group Oregon (with Ralph Towner), Paquito D’Rivera, Lyle Mays, Michel Camilo, Cesar Camargo Mariano, Randy Brecker, Steve Khan, Mike Mainieri, Andy Narell, Eliane Elias, NDR Bigband, WDR Big Band, the hr-Bigband, and the Caribbean Jazz Project.
• Recently performed with renowned saxophonist, Grace Kelly, at Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club
• Released his critically acclaimed debut album in 2019 entitled “You Get What You Give”, featuring Paquito D’Rivera, Alain Mallet, Oscar Stagnaro and many others.
• Mark is a Yamaha, Paiste, Vic Firth, Remo, Meinl, and Prologix artist.
• Learn more about Mark Walker at: https://www.markwalkermusic.com
In this World Jazz Drumming masterclass, Mark will reveal the secrets to a better technique, a more authentic feel, chart reading, and organizing your practice.
All drummers, drum teachers, and others interested in drumming are welcome!
About the Presenter, Mark Walker
• Grammy/Latin Grammy Award–winning drummer, Grammy Award–nominated composer, and a renowned author
• Teaches at the Berklee College of Music
• Member of Cuban trumpeter Arturo Sandoval’s band
• One of the only American drummers equally at home with authentic South American and Caribbean rhythms, straight-ahead jazz, rock, funk and studio drumming
• Since 1989, Mark has performed around the world, touring extensively and/or recording with the group Oregon (with Ralph Towner), Paquito D’Rivera, Lyle Mays, Michel Camilo, Cesar Camargo Mariano, Randy Brecker, Steve Khan, Mike Mainieri, Andy Narell, Eliane Elias, NDR Bigband, WDR Big Band, the hr-Bigband, and the Caribbean Jazz Project.
• Recently performed with renowned saxophonist, Grace Kelly, at Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club
• Released his critically acclaimed debut album in 2019 entitled “You Get What You Give”, featuring Paquito D’Rivera, Alain Mallet, Oscar Stagnaro and many others.
• Mark is a Yamaha, Paiste, Vic Firth, Remo, Meinl, and Prologix artist.
• Learn more about Mark Walker at: https://www.markwalkermusic.com
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