Walt Blanton has distinguished himself as one of the most creative musicians on the Las Vegas music scene. From small groups to big bands, from rhythm and blues to the avant-garde, his highly developed sound and style are in high demand. He has been recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Western States Arts Federation, and has received the prestigious Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in the Arts from the Nevada Arts Council.

Blanton has performed with a wide variety of musical artists including James Brown, Lou Rawls, Nancy Wilson, The Four Tops, The Temptations, The Righteous Brothers, Elvis Presley, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Joe Williams, and many others.

Most recently, Blanton recorded a CD of his compositions, “Eight,” with noted trombonist Jim Pugh and pianist Bill Mays. His compositions have been featured in concerts at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, and New York City’s famed Carnegie Hall.