“Walker has been a first-call bassist for many distinguished band leaders in town.”
— Wayne Riker
“Doug is a superbly versatile, talented, and creative bassist.”
— Shawn Rohlf
“Doug comes with big musical ears along with a vocabulary on his instrument that few can replicate. His kind and caring approach to life is reflected in his musical voice… He knows how to make the music sound better.”
— Chris Clarke
“Doug is a musician’s bass player… He always cares for the music and how it’s played within the context of any group he’s in. It’s a big reason why he’s one of the most coveted bass players in San Diego.”
— Leonard Patton
“Doug is first and foremost a stellar musician who is always deeply committed to the musical moment… He improvises on the bass in ways that make you think of a saxophone or trumpet… His creativity and conscientiousness along with his selflessness and simpatico that are his greatest strengths.”
— David Borgo
“Doug likes and listens to so many styles of music… he’s able to idiomatically adapt to so many grooves; he can wear so many hats. He’s also such an incredible composer. Any time Doug brings in a new tune to read, I get pretty stoked.”
— Justin Joyce
“Doug Walker is one of the humblest, understated musicians I know. He has a quiet focus and a strong foundation while always providing a heavy anchor to the music he is playing.”
— Victor Baker
“He’s always listening, while keeping the pulse and the groove moving forward. He is also creative as a soloist, both playing the melody and improvising, as his tone shines through in each case.”
— Kat Shoemaker