Johnny Walker Music

Johnny Walker is an accomplished bassist whose career spans more than three decades and countless stages across the U.S. and beyond. A native of Ohio, Johnny grew up surrounded by the infectious funk of The Ohio Players, Zapp, and Bootsy’s Rubber Band—sounds that continue to shape his style and feel.

Johnny began performing professionally at age fifteen on the Columbus' nightclub circuit before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force, Afterward, Johnny studied with legendary musicians including Motown great Carol Kaye. After a stint at the Berklee College of Music, Johnny performed and recorded throughout the East Coast and studied  with the legendary bassist Oscar Stagnaro, and reknown educator and reed man Jerry Bergonzi.  

Johnny took his talents to Arizona and Las Vegas, playing major corporate events with The Robert Street Band. Afterwards, he held down  the bass chair at a residency at the Bellagio Resort.  After relocating to Tucson and Flagstaff he collaborates with the great local musicians in the region including jazz pianist Larry Redhouse, smooth jazz guitarist Steve Laury, and Grammy-nominated singer Radmilla Cody. He has performed, recorded, and toured with Grammy-nominated Native American flutist R. Carlos Nakai, appearing on the R. Carlos Nakai Quartet’s release What Lies Beyond. 

Johnny has opened for The Beach Boys, Jay Leno, The Roots, and Eric Benét, and continues to bring deep grooves and musical authenticity to every performance.

Johnny’s solo album Glimmer is available on all major platforms.