Episode 297: Headmaster's Homeroom: Music Night – Featuring Mark Walker

Episode 297: Headmaster's Homeroom: Music Night – Featuring Mark Walker

This episode of Headmaster's Homeroom: Music Night brings an exclusive conversation with Mark Walker, one of the most respected drummers, composers, and educators in jazz.

With a career spanning over four decades, Walker has performed across five continents, appearing on over 75 recordings, including two Grammy Award-winning albums and four Latin Grammy-winning albums. His journey began in Chicago’s Old Town in the 1960s, where he was surrounded by a rich tapestry of music and art.

Inspired by jazz legends like Buddy Rich, Max Roach, and Elvin Jones, Walker dedicated himself to mastering percussion, studying under the legendary Roy C.

Knapp.

His relentless passion led him to become one of the most sought-after drummers in Chicago before launching an international career that brought him to the world's biggest stages.