Robert Walter plays organ and piano. He leads his own groups: Robert Walter Trio, Super Heavy Organ, and 20th Congress. He is a member of The Greyboy Allstars. He performs with The Headhunters, Fantastic 4, Mike Clark, Stanton Moore, Steve Kimock, Johnny Vidacovich, George Porter, Fred Wesley, Skerik, James Singleton, Tim Green and others.
New album, Cure All, available now from Palmetto Records.
Robert wrote this collection of originals with a couple of players in mind -- drummer Johnny Vidacovich and bassist James Singleton. The Robert Walter Trio will be touring in support of the recent release, so keep an eye on the show listings.
Influences
Jimmy Smith, Herbie Hancock, The Meters, Booker T and the MGs, Sly Stone, James Brown, Dr John, James Booker, Wayne Shorter, Joe Henderson, Gary Bartz, Eddie Harris, Ramsey Lewis, Gal Costa, The Band, Ray Charles, Professor Longhair, Curtis Mayfield, Miles Davis, Fats Waller, Eddie Bo, Jack McDuff, Lonnie Smith.
Other Artists
Galactic, An Octave Below, Michael Andrews, The Greyboy Allstars, Will Bernard, Creedle
Website
www.myspace.com/robertwalter