John Walter

John Walter writes music. Strong melodies. Jazz and worldmusic influences. 2009 saw the launch of his first solo albumof all original material. This has now been followed by a trioproject.

Bio: Born in Bude in North Cornwall in 1954 John went toLondon in the 70's and took advantage of some fantastic Jazzcourses at Goldsmiths College. The likes of Stan Tracey, DonRendell, Brian Priestley, John Taylor and Howard Riley all ranadult education classes on site.

After immersion in the London Jazz scene John moved toBristol in the early eighties and made a name for himself as acomposer and bandleader. Working in anything from duo's tononets he played alongside Andy Sheppard, GerryUnderwood, Paul Dunmall and a host of local musicians. Healso ran regular Jazz and Improvisation workshopscollaborating with the likes of Keith Tippett, Ian Menter andWill Menter.

Following two duo concerts with Andy Sheppard at the BathFestival and the Bloomsbury Theatre John moved to the SouthWest focussing on teaching and raising a family.

In 2000 John set up his own company "DrumCrazy Ltd"running drum and percussion workshops in schools and forcorporate teambuilding.

During the past 20 years John has played in South Westevents alongside Digby Fairweather, Don Rendell, Don Weller,Charlie Hearnshaw, Neil maya and many other localmusicians.

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