Chuck Walker Trio

20110713

Ten Years ~ One Hundred Gigs

Don't miss this centennial celebration as the Chuck Walker Trio jazzes the People's Summer Art Show & Artist's Reception with their 100th gig! Don Shaffer - trumpet, Bryan Gambell - upright bass, Fenimore Johnson - drums, Chuck Walker - guitar. Playing a variety of original classic jazz toe tappers, it's fun for everyone.

20110630

CW3 Celebrates JAZZ at the Wine Pub 7/3/11

20110415

Chuck Walker Trio at Reverbnation

Check out the latest CW3 tracks at Reverbnation

20110412

CW5 performs at Fine Art Exhibition - 4/14/11

Live Music by Chuck Walker Trio

Joe Trujillo - bass, Tommy Ortiz - drums, Chuck Walker - guitar & organ

Featuring John Dearden on bass clarinet and Chris Norris on vibraphone.

20110329

20101122

Soul Jazz Every Thursday Night

Prohibition Speakeasy 548 5th Ave, Gas Lamp District, San Diego, CA

20100811

Chuck Walker Trio at Reverbnation.com

20100621

Every Friday Night at Prohibition Speakeasy

Chuck Walker Trio plays at Prohibition Speakeasy in the Gaslamp every Friday all night long!

Doors open at 9:00 pm. Best drinks and beer selection in the city. Low lights, red curtains, smokin' jazz...you get the picture!

Dinner Jazz at Coronado Cays Yacht Club

Chuck Walker - guitar

Fenimore Johnson - drums

Andrew Zahurak - tenor sax

20100403

20081113

Studio Bound Nov 21, 22, Dec 6

20081108

CW3 Humphrey's Backstage 7 pm Nov 11

20080916

CW3 at People's Food Market 5:30 pm Sept 19th

20080828

Ocean Beach Jazz Festival Open Mic Session, Portugalia 7 pm Sept 7th

20080814

CW3 @ Dusty Rhodes Park, Noon, Sat Aug 23

Click here for more information about the 37th Birthday Celebration from the Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market Website

20080728

Jazz Sunday Nights

20080715

Newport Nights - 7pm Saturday July 26th

20080623

CW3 performs at the Ocean Beach Street Fair

20080602

CW3 w/ Chris Neale - 7 pm June 1st - Portugalia

Chris Neale's Myspace Music Website

20080513

CW3 Recordings

Set by the Sea - Chuck Walker Trio - 2008

Bryan Gambell - Bass

Fenimore Johnson - Drums

Chuck Walker - Guitar

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Released in May 2008, Set by the Sea is a album of original and standard jazz material recorded during the summer of 2007. This collection of toe-tapping swing and groovin' funk tunes illustrates the trio's rhythmic sensibilities and eclectic range. As a bonus, the last track features trumpeter Anilh Rameshwar and tenor saxophonist Andy Zahurak performing Chuck Walker's original composition, Good Evening.

For a free, promotional copy of Set by the Sea, contact:

Fenton Brown

619-309-5939

jazzwalker@gmail.com

20080502

Open Mic Jazz Session June 1st

The Chuck Walker Trio hosts "Jazz Sunday Nights" every first Sunday of the month at Portugalia in Ocean Beach

Anchoring the evening with standard and original jazz compositions, the band invites you to bring out your ax and sit in on your favorite tunes. Contact the trio directly at chuckwalkertrio@gmail.com to prearrange some tunes or better yet, just show up and "bring it!"

In addition to serving tasty, authentic Portuguese cuisine, Portugalia serves wine, beer, and spirits.

This is an All Ages event.

www.sdportugalia.com

4839 Newport Ave

Ocean Beach, CA 92107

619-222-7678

CW3 Calendar

(l-r) Chuck Walker, Andy Zahurak, and Don Shaffer

Sat May 14, 2011 - 6:30 to 9 pm
Cuyamaca College Foundation Dinner
Private Event

Sat June 18, 2011 - 7 to 10:30 pm
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
Conference Reception
Private Event

Sun July 17, 2011 - 6 to 9 pm
Birthday Party & Dinner
Admiral Kidd Club, Point Loma, CA
Private Event

Sat July 30, 2011 - 4 to 5:30 pm
Community Art Opening & Reception
People's Market & Deli, Ocean Beach, CA
Free

20080424

CW3 Biography

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.

Chuck Walker Trio Myspace

20080418

CW3 Repertoire

Original CW3 Material

123 Bossa - Walker
10:24 - Gambell

94 East Blues - Walker

Good Evening - Walker

I'm Listening - Walker

Landing Pad - CW3

Locked - CW3

More Blues - Walker

Open Swim - CW3

Rapture - Walker

Rounding - Walker

Salmon Strut - Gambell

Say What - Gambell

Sneak Past the Giant - Walker

Spaghetti Blues - Gambell

Still Waters - CW3

The Stroll - Johnson

TBA/TBD - CW3

Wellsville - Gambell

Jazz Standards

A Night in Tunisia -

Afro Blue - Mongo Santamaria

Aint Misbehavin' -
All Blues -
All of Me -
Anthropology - Charlie Parker

At Last -

Autumn Leaves -

Avalon -

Beatrice -

Beautiful Love -

Better Get Hit in Your Soul - Charles Mingus

Birks Works - Dizzy Gillespie

Black Coffee -

Black Orpheus -
Blue Bossa - Joe Henderson

Blue in Green -
Blue Moon -
Blue Skies -
Blue Trane -
Cantaloupe Island -

Caravan - Duke Ellington

Ceora -
Chameleon -

Chelsea Bridge - Duke Ellington

Cherokee -

The Chicken -

Cissy Strut - Funky Meters

Comin' Home Baby -
Corcovado - John Carlos Jobim

Dear Old Stockholm -

Dillan's - Jae Sanders

Do Like Eddie - John Scofield

Fever -
Footprints - Wayne Shorter

Four -
Four on Six -
Freedom Jazz Dance - Eddie Harris

Full House - Wes Montgomery

Gentle Rain -
The Ghetto -
Gibraltar - Stanley Turrentine

Going Down South - Bobby Hutcherson

Green Dolphin Street -

Green Onions -
Have You Met Miss Jones -
Here's That Rainy Day -
How High the Moon -
Idle Moments -
Impressions -
In a Mellow Tone -

Inside Straight -
Invitation -

Israel - John Carisi

In a Sentimental Mood -
It Don't Mean a Thing -
It's Your Thing -

Killer Joe - Benny Golson

Lady Bird - Tad Dameron

Lady is a Tramp -

Land of the Freaks - Sonny Simmons

Little Sunflower - Freddie Hubbard

Maiden Voyage -
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy - Joe Zawinul

Midnight Sun -

Misty -
Moanin' -
Move Your Hand -
Mr. Magic -
Mr. PC- John Coltrane

My Funny Valentine -
My Little Suede Shoes -

Naima - John Coltrane

Nature Boy - Eden Ahbez

Nica's Dream -
Night & Day -
Night Has a Thousand Eyes -
Nostalgia in Times Square -
Oleo - Sonny Rollins

One Note Samba - John Carlos Jobim

Pass the Peas - JB Allstars

Pithecanthropus Erectus - Charles Mingus

Prelude to a Kiss -

Pungee - Funky Meters

Red Clay - Freddie Hubbard

Recordeme -
Round Midnight -
Route 66 -

Saints Go Marching In - Traditional

Since I've Been Lovin' You -
Since I Fell for You -

Serenade to a Cuckoo -

Sleepwalk -
Sly - Herbie Hancock

So What - Miles Davis

Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise -

Solar - Miles Davis

Song for My Father -
Sonny Moon for Two - Sonny Rollins

Sookie Sookie
Speak Low -

St. Thomas - Sonny Rollins

Stella by Starlight -
Stolen Moments - Oliver Nelson

Straight, No Chaser - Thelonius Monk

Summertime -
Sunny -
Swing to Bop - Charlie Christian

Syeeda's Song Flute - John Coltrane

Take the A Train -
There Will Never Be Another You -
Triste - John Carlos Jobim

Uninvisible - Martin, Medeski, & Wood

Viva Tirado -
Watermelon Man - Herbie Hancock

Well, You Needn't - Thelonius Monk

When Sonny Gets Blue -

Work Song -

Yardsale - Bobby Hutcherson

Yes and No - Wayne Shorter

You Know You Know - John McLaughlin

20071028

CW3 Previous Performances

CW3 with the Reverend Richard Ross celebrating the 3rd Annual Ocean Beach Jazz Festival at Winstons, September 9th, 2007

April 14, 2011 - Annual Fine Art Exhibition

Cuyamaca College Art Dept

April 9, 2011 - Spring Garden Festival

Grand Lawn, Cuyamaca College Campus

April 1, 2011 - Live Acoustic Friday's
People's Deli, Ocean Beach, CA

February 25, 2011 - Live Acoustic Friday's
People's Deli, Ocean Beach, CA

February 3, 2011 - Every Thursday Night
Prohibition Speakeasy, Gas Lamp Quarter, San Diego

January 29, 2011 - Community Art Opening & Reception
People's Organic Market, OB

September 3 - January 27, 2011 - Every Thursday Night
Prohibition Speakeasy, Gas Lamp Quarter, San Diego

August 28, 2010 - People's Birthday Celebration
Ocean Beach, CA

August 27, 2010 - Every Thursday Night
Prohibition Speakeasy, Gas Lamp Quarter, San Diego

August 21, 2010 - Jazz Workshop
Professional Development, Cuyamaca College, El Cajon

August 20, 2010 - Every Thursday Night
Prohibition Speakeasy, Gas Lamp Quarter, San Diego

August 20, 2010 - Wedding Reception
The Thursday Club, Point Loma, CA

August 15, 2010 - BBQ Dinner
Coronado Cays Yacht Club, Silver Stand, CA

August 14, 2010 - Dinner Reception
Southwestern Yacht Club, Point Loma, CA

July 31 - August 13, 2010 - Every Thursday Night
Prohibition Speakeasy, Gas Lamp Quarter, San Diego

July 31, 2010 - Community Art Opening
People's Market, Ocean Beach

July 9 - July 29, 2010 - Every Thursday Night
Prohibition Speakeasy, Gas Lamp Quarter, San Diego

July 9, 2010 - Birthday Party - Don's 50th
Marina Village Conference Center, Mission Bay, San Diego

June 4 - July 2, 2010 - Every Thursday Night
Prohibition Speakeasy, Gas Lamp Quarter, San Diego

May 23, 2010 - Summer Jazz Series
Coronado Cays Yacht Club, Silver Strand, CA

March 26, 2010 - Live Acoustic Friday's
People's Organic Market & Deli, OB

February, 6, 2010 - 80th Birthday Party & Family Dinner
San Diego, CA

January 9, 2010 - 50th Wedding Anniversary Party
Spring Valley, CA

December 18, 2009 - Live Acoustic Friday's
People's Organic Market & Deli, OB

December 12, 2009 - Christmas Performance

November 20, 2009 - Live Music Friday's
People's Organic Market and Deli, OB

October 25, 2009 - San Diego Jazz Musician Guild
Tango Del Rey, Pacific Beach, CA

October 11, 2009 - Air Conditioned Bar
North Park, San Diego

September 18, 2009 - Live Acoustic Fridays
People's Market and Deli, OB

August 21, 2009 - Live Acoustic Fridays
People's Market and Deli, OB

May 17, 2009 - Lemon Grove Jazz Festival
Lemon Grove, CA

May 16, 2009 - Foundation Dinner / Silent Auction
Cuyamaca College, El Cajon

November 11, 2008 - Jazz with Horns
Humphrey's Back Stage, Shelter Island

September 19, 2008 - Live Acoustic Friday Night Music

People's Organic Food Market, Ocean Beach

September 7, 2008 - Open Mic Jazz Session

Portugalia, Ocean Beach

August 23, 2008 - People's 37th Celebration

Dusty Rhodes Park, Ocean Beach

August 16, 2008 - The Thursday Club, Ocean Beach

Wedding Reception

Marriage of Mr. Peter Belmont and Miss Kathryn Rhodes

August 3, 2008 - Portugalia

Jazz Forum Open Mic Session

With trumpeter Don Shaffer and saxophonists Andy Zahurak, Eric Mueller, Justin Zakrajsek, and Maestro Matt

July 26, 2008 - Temptress Fashion

Newport Nights - Music, Art, Food, & Fun!

Featuring Tenor Saxophonist Abel Gongora and Trumpeter Don Shaffer

July 6, 2008 - Portugalia

Jazz Forum Open Mic Session

With Special Guests Don Shaffer on Trumpet and Flugelhorn, Eric Mueller on Tenor Saxophone, and Justin Zakrajsek on Alto Saxophone

June 28, 2008 - Ocean Beach Street Fair

Portugalia Stage

24 Hours of Free Music Hosted by Jefferson Jay

June 1, 2008 - Portugalia

Open Mic Jazz Session

Featuring Keyboard Mastermind Chris Neale

April 20, 2008 - Portugalia

Opening act for Jivechops Ensemble

April 06, 2008 - Portugalia

Hosted a Jazz Forum Open Mic Jazz Session

April 01, 2008 - Memorial Reception

March 16, 2008 - Portugalia

With Trumpeter Anilh Rameshwar and Tenor Saxophonist Andy Zahurak

March 02, 2008 - Portugalia

Featuring Vocalist Cookie Coe with special guest Trumpeter Don Shaffer and Guitarist Kevin Berg

January 27, 2008 - Portugalia

Hosted a Jazz Forum Open Mic Jazz Session

January 6, 2008 - Portugalia

Hosted a Jazz Forum Open Mic Jazz Session

October 20, 2007 - Vinbladh's Swedish Cafe

Late Night Jazz Sessions

October 6, 2007 - Vinbladh's Swedish Cafe

Late Night Jazz Sessions

With guest drummer Steven Pearl

September 29, 2007 - Vinbladh's Swedish Cafe

Late Night Jazz Sessions

September 21, 2007 - Manchester Grand Hotel

Gala Performance

With Pianist Dr. Carl Hammond and Alto Saxophonist Brenda Johnson

September 9, 2007 - Winston's

Hosted a Jazz Forum Open Mic Jazz Session to celebrate the 3rd Annual Ocean Beach Jazz Festival

Featuring Flugehornist Don Shaffer, Vocalists Karin Carson and the Reverend Richard Ross

November 19, 2006 - Portugalia

Featuring Guitarist Larry Middlebrooks, Tenor Saxophonist Billy Allen, and Vocalist Cookie Coe

October 29, 2006 - Portugalia

Jazz Showcase Review

August 19, 2006 - People's 35th Celebration

Robb Field, Ocean Beach

Featuring Alto Saxophonist Marlon Arriola and Tenor Saxophonist Andy Zahurak

June 12, 2006 - Adam's Elementary

Auditorium Demonstration and Interactive Performance

May 5, 2006 - People's

In Store Friday Concert Series

September 25, 2005 - Winston's

Hosted a Jazz Forum Open Mic Jazz Session in honor of the

1st Annual Ocean Beach Jazz Festival

Featuring Vocalist Kasey "Cookie" Coe, Trumpeter "The Don" Shaffer, and Trumpeter/Keyboardist Anilh Rameshwar

September 17, 2002 - Washington St. Skate Park Fund Raiser
Gelato Vera Caffe, San Diego, CA

20070923

Chuck Walker Trio at (now defunct) Vinbladh's Swedish Cafe for a Late Night Set, October 2007

20070808

Open Mic @ Winston's Sept 9th

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Chuck Walker Trio

Between sets at Portugalia - Fenimore, Bryan, & Chuck

20061109

Catch 3 Sets of Jazz at Portugalia 6 pm Sunday November 19th

Click Here to Enlarge Flyer

20061030

Jazz in OB every Sunday @ Portugalia

Portugalia, a fine Portuguese restaurant and pub in Ocean Beach, hosts live jazz every Sunday evening. The food is tremendous, the atmosphere festive, and the music energizing.

20061003

CW3 @ Portugalia 5 pm Sunday 10/29/6

Join CW3 at Portugalia for an evening of fantastic Portuguese cuisine and splendid American improvisation!

Portugalia

4839 Newport Ave, Ocean Beach, CA 92107

MapQuest

20060826

People's Market 35th Anniversary Celebration

Chuck Walker & Andy Zahurak

Bryan Gambell

CW3+2

Chuck Walker & Marlon Arriola

Fenimore Johnson

Photos by gregorymcohen@gmail.com

20060802

CW3+2 at Robb Field Noon Saturday 8/19/6

Join the Chuck Walker Trio with master saxophonists Marlon Arriola and Andy Zahurak as we celebrate Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market's 35th Anniversary and Member Appreciation Picnic at Robb Field, Ocean Beach, Saturday August 19th from 11 am to 3 pm.

"This year our annual People's Member Picnic falls on the actual date that we first opened our doors 35 years ago! Come commemorate this auspicious occasion as we host the best picnic of the summer. There will be a delicious vegetarian barbeque with all the trimmings, live music, and activities for the little ones including Free Spirit the Clown, face painting, and an Astro-Jump. Plus we'll have an extraordinary birthday cake and more!"

Purchase your picnic tickets at the Co-op: Adults members are $3, non-members are $5, and kids under 10 are free with the purchase of an adult ticket. Mark your calendars and don't miss the birthday party of the year!

20060706

Jazz at Adams Elementary 6/12/6

Students of Adams Elementary enjoyed an afternoon of Jazz on Monday, June 12, 2006 with the Chuck Walker Trio. A discussion of jazz history accompanied an hour performance, demonstrating different types of jazz rhythms. Sounds of Swing, Funk, Afro-Cuban, and Bossa Nova filled the auditorium as students listened to the compositions of pianist, Thelonious Monk, saxophonist, Sonny Rollins, and Brazilian composer, Antonio Carlos Jobim. Students got the opportunity to see the instruments up close, ask questions, and learn more about them. A few lucky students got a chance to play Fenimore's drums and Chuck's guitar.