J. D. Walter
J.D. Walter (born July 2, 1967 in Abington, Pennsylvania) is a jazz vocalist.[1]
Career
Walter grew up in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.[1] Beginning in 1985, he studied jazz vocals at the University of North Texas, then the Conservatory for the Arts in Amsterdam, Netherlands.[1] In the 2000s, he taught at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.[1] He released his first and second albums in 2000.[1] The DownBeat reviewer of his One Step Away album wrote that Walter had "built a reputation for going down his own idiosyncratic path, while simultaneously crafting music that's at once accessible and adventuresome, and undeniably soulful."[2] That album was recorded with guitarist Marvin Sewell, pianist Orrin Evans, bassist Eric Revis, and drummer Nasheet Waits.[2]
Discography
- Sirens in the C-House (Dreambox Media, 2000)
- Clear Day (Double-Time, 2001)
- 2Bass, a Face and a Little Skin (Dreambox, 2004)
- Dedicated to You with the Steve Rudolph Trio (PACT, 2004)
- Live in Portugal (Jwal, 2008)
- Live at the 55 Bar (Jwal & 55bar, 2009)
- One Step Away (Jwal, 2013)