Bryan Gambell (bass), Fenimore Johnson (drums), and Chuck Walker (guitar)
Guitarist Chuck Walker has been performing and composing music for over a decade on California's west coast. Since "cutting his teeth" in the San Francisco jazz scene in the late 90's with the likes of Bradford Marsalis and John Handy, Chuck has extensively performed in Los Angeles and San Diego. His subtly aggressive guitar style bridges the genres of jazz, blues, funk, reggae, dub, rock, and pop. As a composer, Chuck's inventive and playful manner often contrasts a deeper, more bluesy side of his creativity.
Determined to assemble a versatile rhythm section of high caliber and adaptability in 2005, Chuck recruited bassist Bryan Gambell and drummer Fenimore Johnson. As a small unit, the trio's musical flexibility allows them to perform a wide range of original and standard material as well as feature special guest instrumentalists and vocalists. Bryan's calculating instincts compliment Chuck's organic expression, while Fenimore's funky sensibilities balance and anchor the group.
Since the formation of the Chuck Walker Trio, the group has hosted numerous Jazz Forum Open Mic Sessions throughout San Diego and featured many artists like vocalists Karin Carson, Cookie Coe & Rich Ross, keyboardist Chris Neale, flugelhornist Don Shaffer, trumpeter/keyboardist Anilh Rameshwar, tenor saxophonist Andy Zahurak, tenor saxophonist Billy Allen, pianist Dr. Carl Hammond, alto saxophonist Deborah Clark, and guitarists Larry Middlebrooks and Kevin Berg.
The Chuck Walker Trio is committed to bringing the best improvisational music to the stage every time. Whether in a trio setting or larger context, the Chuck Walker Trio continues to excite audiences with their musical versatility, unending creativity, and original artistry.