Walter Perkins

Drummer

Birthday February 10, 1932

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Chicago, IL

DEATH DATE Feb 10, 2004 (72)

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About

Drummer who was a staple in the Chicago jazz scene and was the leader of the jazz group MTJ+3.

Before Fame

He began his career playing for jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal.

Trivia

He led two incarnations of MTJ+3. The second version, which recorded from 1959 to 1960, was more famous.

Family Life

He had three daughters with his wife Barbara Perkins.

Associated With

In 1961, he was featured on Dave Pike's album Pike's Peak.