Chris Walker | |
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| Origin | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B,jazz |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Bass guitar |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Labels | CCW Global, Canvas Records,Pendulum Records |
Chris Walker is an American musician and producer, who singsR&B and plays thebass guitar. He is best known for his 1992Billboard Hot 100 top 40 hit "Take Time".[1]
Walker was born and raised inHouston, Texas, where he began singing before speaking; he got his start in the church as a member of his family gospel group,The Walker Brothers. Walker plays the bass upside down, similar to one of his guitar heroes,Jimi Hendrix.
Walker then moved toNew York City, New York, where he becameOrnette Coleman's bass guitarist for two and a half years before releasing his debut album.[2][3] He then toured withRegina Belle, where he soon became a musical director.[2] When Belle noticed his voice, she gradually worked his vocals into her act; Walker credits her for teaching him to find his voice.
In 1991, Walker released his debut albumFirst Time, under thePendulum Records label;[4] the album featured two Top FiveR&B hits, "Giving You All My Love" and "Take Time", which peaked at #29 on the Billboard Hot 100.[2] Walker then released his second albumSincerely Yours in 1993,[5] which featured the single "How Do You Heal a Broken Heart", which has received over 59 million views onYoutube.
As a solo artist, Walker remained absent from the public music scene for a decade before releasing two more albums,I Know It's Love (2005), andZone (2011).[6][7] Walker's music is popular in countries such asSouth Africa, where he performed with Belle in theSoul & Jazz Experience in 2019; he also performed a sold-out show at the Sun Arena inPretoria, honoring the late Eddie Zondi.
In 2019, Walker released his latest albumWe're in This Love Together - CelebratingAl Jarreau, which was a tribute to the late singer, who died in 2017. The album featured artists such as Belle,Gerald Albright,Randy Brecker,Rick Braun,Will Downing,Nathan East,David Foster,Bob James,Paul Jackson Jr,Dave Koz,Bobby Lyle,Marcus Miller,Greg Phillinganes,Arturo Sandoval,Mark Simmons,Kirk Whalum and many more; this album was produced by Walker andLarry Williams.[8][9]
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