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  • Genre: Jazz

    Location SANTA CLARITA, California, US

    Profile Views: 38344

    Last Login: 3/10/2013

    Member Since 12/1/2007

    Record Label Fossil Records

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    .. ...... .. ....Walt Fowler was born March 2, 1955 in Salt Lake City, Utah. At age 6, he started playing piano, then took an interest in trumpet at age 8... Basically self taught, he practiced along with records, from Miles, Coltrane and Bird to Ellington, Basie and Woody Herman... In 1974, he joined Frank Zappa and the Mothers and appeared on the live album, "Live at the Roxy and Elsewhere". In 1975, he toured with the Billy Cobham Band along with Tom Malone, John Scofield and Milcho Leviev. .. He then moved to Los Angeles in the fall of 1975 and formed a band with his brothers known as "The Fowler Brothers Band". In 1976, he recorded with George Duke on the "From Me To You" album, and numerous Johnny "Guitar" Watson albums. He toured with Flo & Eddie, and later with Ray Charles and Buddy Rich's Big Band... In 1986 he toured with George Benson, then rejoined Frank Zappa's band in 1987 for the "Broadway The Hardway" tour. He appears on the CD "Broadway The Hardway", "The Best Band You Never Heard In Your Life", and "Make A Jazz Noise Here", all live recordings from that tour... He then did many tours with Diana Ross starting in 1989, then joined James Taylor's band in 2001 for the "Pullover" tour (Pullover DVD), the 2003 "October Road" tour (October Road CD) , and the 2005 "Summer's Here" tour. Walt also appears on the 2006 DVD "Musicares Person of the Year Tribute" honoring James Taylor... Walt has performed live and/or recorded with artists such as; James Brown, Roberta Flack, Stanley Clarke, Yazawa, The Doors, Manhattan Transfer, Fishbone, Paula Abdul, Luis Conte, Billy Childs, Chad Wackerman, Brandon Fields, Banned From Utopia, Toto, and many others... Walt is also featured on many major motion picture soundtracks, including Backdraft, Regarding Henry, Pacific Heights, The Lion King, Broken Arrow, The Thin Red Line, Black Hawk Down, Ocean's 12 and Ocean's 13... He has also orchestrated on many feature films including The Rock, Con Air, Twister, Enemy of the State, Face-Off, Gladiator, Pearl Harbor, Chicken Run, Shrek, Shrek 2, Spanglish, The Bourne Supremacy, X Men 3, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Da Vinci Code, The Holiday, The Good Shepherd, Pirates of the Caribbean 1, 2 & 3, Transformers, The Simpsons Movie, American Gangster, Baby Mama, The Dark Knight and Body of Lies. Click here for a complete list of film credits. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0288812/.. Walt can be heard on Andy Summers' tribute to Thelonius Monk CD, "Green Chimneys", Allan Holdsworth "The Sixteen Men of Tain", Simon Phillips/Jeff Babko "Vantage Point" and George Duke "Duke". Click here for his latest discography. http://www.united-mutations.com/f/walt_fowler.htm
  • Members

    The Fowler Brothers are Bruce Fowler, Steve Fowler, Tom Fowler, Walt Fowler and Ed Fowler. Featured artists include Mike Miller, Albert Wing, Lynne Fiddmont, Nikki Harris, Chester Thompson, Mike O'Neill, Vinnie Colaiuta, Ike Willis, Alex Acuna and Tony Morales.
  • Influences

    Miles Davis, Keith Jarrett, Freddie Hubbard, Booker Little, Oscar Peterson, Wayne Shorter, Sonny Rollins, Johnny Griffin, John McLaughlin, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, Randy and Michael Brecker, George Duke, Joe Zawinul, Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams, Jan Hammer, Elvin Jones..... .. .... BREAKFAST FOR DINOSAURS.. .. .. .. .. .. .... HUNTER.. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Simon Phillips & Jeff Babko- Vantage Point band 2000...... .. .. .. .. ......Add to My Profile.. | ..More Videos..
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  • Lex Bronkowitz Orchestra

    Hi Walt,
    here is a preview of the new
    LEX BRONKOWITZ ORCHESTRA
    plays the music of FRANK ZAPPA album.
    Release will be in spring.
    CHECK IT OUT!
    Greetings,
    Lex B.

    www.facebook.com/LexBronkowitzOrchestra

    www.myspace.com/lexbronkowitzorchestra

    http://youtu.be/UU8jpMX4JkY

    1 year ago
  • Suzanne

    Thank you for your friendship on myspace Walt Fowler.
    Suzanne

    2 years ago
  • Helen Schindler

    Long time no see Walt.... Hope you have a Merry Christmas. We still love you.

    2 years ago
  • Jean-Philippe ICHARD

    Hi! Thanks for your friendship ;-) Greetings from PARIS Jean-Philippe Facebook page

    2 years ago
  • Flavia

    And if you don't
    I won't forget
    a bit far but i ain't a star

    Bring your date and
    'stay till late', wine is fine

    Club Nyx Sept. 10th Glendale Ca 9pm
    Across the entrance of Americana
    Great walking and chill area

    2 years ago
  • RABID SOW REJECT

    Well now, thanks to those clever people at BANDCAMP.COM, Shelfy & Minty have made it possible for you to enjoy the entire "TALES FROM THE WINGED EYEBALL" album in glorious streamin' high-fidelity S-T-E-R-R-R-R-R-E-E-O-O in the privacy of your own head (It's A Freaky Trip On 'Phones!). If you really like it, then you can HAVE IT FOR NOTHING in any darn digital format that takes yer fancy! Well, I never.

    Meanwhile, the resident player on the Rabid Sow MySpace now features four more tracks that didn't quite make it onto the album. Rejects, if you will. Except they're not bad at all.

    http://pedanticpedestrian.bandcamp.com/album/tales-from-the-winged-eyeball

    PS... Some of you may have been deterred from downloading this delightful product because you were previously asked for your contact details (e-mail address, postcode etc) before you did so. Just to let you know - THIS IS NO LONGER THE CASE! I've now un-checked the box for the e-mail option and you can download the zipfile directly. I've tried it. It works. Thank you for your patience, MINTY

    2 years ago
  • RABID SOW REJECT

    Well now, thanks to those clever people at BANDCAMP.COM, Shelfy & Minty have made it possible for you to enjoy the entire "TALES FROM THE WINGED EYEBALL" album in glorious streamin' high-fidelity S-T-E-R-R-R-R-R-E-E-O-O in the privacy of your own head (It's A Freaky Trip On 'Phones!). If you really like it, then you can HAVE IT FOR NOTHING in any darn digital format that takes yer fancy! Well, I never.

    Meanwhile, the resident player on the Rabid Sow MySpace now features four more tracks that didn't quite make it onto the album. Rejects, if you will. Except they're not bad at all.

    http://pedanticpedestrian.bandcamp.com/album/tales-from-the-winged-eyeball

    2 years ago
  • Steve Hart

    Hey guys,

    Interesting music you're creating there, I like it.

    3 years ago
  • Richard Harris


    **** NEW CD BEING RECORDED APRIL 2010 !!! ****

    Walt Fowler,

    Just checking in with you my friend and showing you some love!

    TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT LIFE and LOVE ...

    “It HURTS to LOVE SOMEONE and NOT BE LOVED IN RETURN,

    but what is the MOST PAINFUL is to love someone

    and NEVER FIND THE COURAGE to LET THE PERSON KNOW

    HOW YOU FEEL."

    MAY WE LET ALL THE SPECIAL PEOPLE IN OUR LIVES KNOW HOW MUCH WE LOVE THEM!

    Please give my music a listen and let me know what you think!

    Your friend,

    Richard

    www.myspace.com/richardharrislive

    Cool Jazz CDs @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

    OR

    CDBaby.com / ITunes

    3 years ago
  • Clarence Gardener

    Just wanted to wish you luck throughout this Spring season:>D Peace and Light!!

    3 years ago
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Bio:

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Walt Fowler was born March 2, 1955 in Salt Lake City, Utah. At age 6, he started playing piano, then took an interest in trumpet at age 8.

Basically self taught, he practiced along with records, from Miles, Coltrane and Bird to Ellington, Basie and Woody Herman.

In 1974, he joined Frank Zappa and the Mothers and appeared on the live album, "Live at the Roxy and Elsewhere". In 1975, he toured with the Billy Cobham Band along with Tom Malone, John Scofield and Milcho Leviev.

He then moved to Los Angeles in the fall of 1975 and formed a band with his brothers known as "The Fowler Brothers Band". In 1976, he recorded with George Duke on the "From Me To You" album, and numerous Johnny "Guitar" Watson albums. He toured with Flo & Eddie, and later with Ray Charles and Buddy Rich's Big Band.

In 1986 he toured with George Benson, then rejoined Frank Zappa's band in 1987 for the "Broadway The Hardway" tour. He appears on the CD "Broadway The Hardway", "The Best Band You Never Heard In Your Life", and "Make A Jazz Noise Here", all live recordings from that tour.

He then did many tours with Diana Ross starting in 1989, then joined James Taylor's band in 2001 for the "Pullover" tour (Pullover DVD), the 2003 "October Road" tour (October Road CD) , and the 2005 "Summer's Here" tour. Walt also appears on the 2006 DVD "Musicares Person of the Year Tribute" honoring James Taylor.

Walt has performed live and/or recorded with artists such as; James Brown, Roberta Flack, Stanley Clarke, Yazawa, The Doors, Manhattan Transfer, Fishbone, Paula Abdul, Luis Conte, Billy Childs, Chad Wackerman, Brandon Fields, Banned From Utopia, Toto, and many others.

Walt is also featured on many major motion picture soundtracks, including Backdraft, Regarding Henry, Pacific Heights, The Lion King, Broken Arrow, The Thin Red Line, Black Hawk Down, Ocean's 12 and Ocean's 13.

He has also orchestrated on many feature films including The Rock, Con Air, Twister, Enemy of the State, Face-Off, Gladiator, Pearl Harbor, Chicken Run, Shrek, Shrek 2, Spanglish, The Bourne Supremacy, X Men 3, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Da Vinci Code, The Holiday, The Good Shepherd, Pirates of the Caribbean 1, 2 & 3, Transformers, The Simpsons Movie, American Gangster, Baby Mama, The Dark Knight and Body of Lies. Click here for a complete list of film credits. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0288812/

Walt can be heard on Andy Summers' tribute to Thelonius Monk CD, "Green Chimneys", Allan Holdsworth "The Sixteen Men of Tain", Simon Phillips/Jeff Babko "Vantage Point" and George Duke "Duke". Click here for his latest discography. http://www.united-mutations.com/f/walt_fowler.htm

Member Since:

December 01, 2007

Members:

The Fowler Brothers are Bruce Fowler, Steve Fowler, Tom Fowler, Walt Fowler and Ed Fowler. Featured artists include Mike Miller, Albert Wing, Lynne Fiddmont, Nikki Harris, Chester Thompson, Mike O'Neill, Vinnie Colaiuta, Ike Willis, Alex Acuna and Tony Morales.

Influences:

Miles Davis, Keith Jarrett, Freddie Hubbard, Booker Little, Oscar Peterson, Wayne Shorter, Sonny Rollins, Johnny Griffin, John McLaughlin, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, Randy and Michael Brecker, George Duke, Joe Zawinul, Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams, Jan Hammer, Elvin Jones...


BREAKFAST FOR DINOSAURS
Fowler Brothers - Breakfast for Dinosaurs


HUNTER
Fowler Brothers - Hunter

Simon Phillips & Jeff Babko- Vantage Point band 2000

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Fossil Records

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