User profile: Walter Gentry
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WALTER GENTRY
Independent Music Professional
wgentry5@yahoo.com
Summary
Walter Gentry is a saxophone virtuoso. His playing on alto, tenor and soprano saxophones is commanding
and entrancing. He is a great R&B player with serious jazz roots that show when he solos. He is a San Diego
native, whose music has taken him cross country and around the world.
In New Orleans, he was the featured player in several bands. Walter also toured and traveled to Brazil, where
he wowed audiences nightly with his incredible playing. His travels took him to the Midwest, where he was
a staple on the Blues scene in Chicago and Indiana, playing in such clubs as B.L.U.E.S. on Halsted, Kingston
Mines, Buddy Guy and the Slippery Noodle. He was constantly requested to solo at various events, routinely
captivating audiences.
Now he's finally back in his home town where he can be seen fronting his own band or as a highly sought after
sideman in different projects.
Upon returning to San Diego, he also joined 145th Street Deluxe Blues Band, Len Rainey & the Midnight
Players and other bands around town, where you will find him blowing audiences away with his magic horns.
He plays repeat performances at major clubs, in Northern and Southern California areas, including Patrick's II,
Anthology and Humphreys Backstage Live.
Experience
Full time Musician