In the world of modern jazz and rock music, professional percussionist Walter Santos has played "Who's Who". But now he plays for Jesus, the "who" that really matters.

Walter Santos learned percussion in the neigborhoods of New York City, where he was born. Eventually, he ended up playing with renowned jazz musicians such as Jimmy Smith, Stanley Turrentine, and Les McCann, Charlie Daniels, Moby Grape, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Outlaws, and George Benson.

Walter later befriended one of his favorite musicians, teenage idol : Dion.
While experiencing the "fast life" of a professional musician, Walter developed a strong addiction to drugs. But Dion introduced him to the life changer: Jesus Christ. Walter's experience with God eventually led him to Calvary Ranch, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility in San Diego.

After years of being freed from drugs, Walter has himself decided to reach out to people who themselves are struggling with substance abuse. Besides running his own ministry (Santos Ministries), he provides musical outlets properly named "Street Corner Symphonies" to churches, civic groups, and various organizations. He also just completed a gospel album called "Deep and Rich," which features arrangements of many classic hymns.

Mary Lawrence
mary@breathecast.com