Joshua Walker-Martin

About Joshua Walker-Martin

At age 4 josh stated committing himself to the drums and piano soon followed. His passion only flourished and so he started performing with bands and projects playing all around Essex and London from 8 years old.

Jazz became the source of creativity and sought inspiration from musicians such as Max Roach, ‘Philly’ Joe, Elvin Jones, Billy Higgins and Clifford Jarvis and modern contemporaries such as Jonathan Blake, Gregory Hutchinson and Eric Harland.

Experience
Josh first performed in Ronnie Scott’s aged 15 with the Ronnie Scott’s Big Band. Since then, he has increasingly found inspiration in the streets of London. He has since had the opportunity to work with inspirational players, such as Simon Spillett, Jamie O’Donnell, Mark Armstrong, Matt Skelton, Joshua Morrison, Louise Balkwill and Louis Taylor and Andrea Rinciari. He has also worked with international artists such as Gregory Hutchinson and Ella Rosa. He has had the chance to support timeless artists such as Kenny Garrett and Roy Ayers. Josh has also had the opportunity to compose for film and game with the composer Dan Ward.

EDUCATION & MENTORSHIP
Josh has been incredibly fortunate with a lifetime of guidance and care in regards to his musical journey. This started with Vangelis, a mentor that Josh attributes to turning himself onto jazz drums and showing the purpose of musical playing and orchestration. In terms of drumming tuition, Josh has collaborated with a plethora of talented musicians, such as Mark Cecil, Matt Skelton, Joshua Morrison and Gregory Hutchinson. A graduate of London College of Music (2017), Josh is now a prospective post-graduate student of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama (Sep 2021) having being awarded a performance scholarship.