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Mark Towns
Jazz / Latin / Psychedelic

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Los Angeles, California
United States

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Last Login:  12/29/2009
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Member Since12/29/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.marktowns.com
Band MembersOskar Cartaya - bass
Richie Gajate-Garcia - percussion
Munyungo Jackson - percussion
Jorge "Cro Cro" Orta - congas
Bryan Velasco - keyboards
Rainel Pino - piano
Enzo Todesco - drums
InfluencesMUSICIANS: Jimi Hendrix, Miles Davis, McCoy Tyner, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Charles Mingus, Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, Cal Tjader, Ray Barretto, 13th Floor Elevators, Les McCann, Eddie Harris, Kenny Burrell, anything played backwards

THINGS: Sunsets, Clouds, The Wind, Trees, Reflections of Light

INTANGIBLES: Positive Energy, Intuition, Love

Sounds LikeCal Tjader's overall vibe meets Joe Sample's overall vibe, starts playing Pat Martino-type virtuoso guitar mixed with Kenny Burrell-type bluesy/jazz licks, and writes Stevie Wonder-meets-Antonio Carlos Jobim-type tunes with an Afro-Cuban beat.
Record LabelSalongo
Type of LabelMajor


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 29 2009 7:00P
Tasting Room - River Oaks Houston, Texas
Dec 31 2009 8:30P
Mia Bella - Vintage Park Houston, Texas
Jan 1 2010 1:00P
Star Gazer Yacht Cruise/Brunch Kemah, Texas
Jan 1 2010 8:00P
Tasting Room - Uptown Houston, Texas
Jan 2 2010 8:00P
Tasting Room - Uptown Park Houston, Texas
Jan 7 2010 6:30P
Kirby’s The Woodlands, Texas
Jan 9 2010 9:00P
Cezanne Jazz Club Houston, Texas
Jan 11 2010 5:30P
Tommy Bahama’s The Woodlands, Texas
Jan 18 2010 10:00P
Oyster House North Hollywood, California
Jan 28 2010 8:00P
Olive’s Martini Bar Sugar Land, Texas
Jan 30 2010 7:00P
Crabby Daddy Seafood & Steakhouse The Woodlands, Texas
Apr 17 2010 4:00P
Houston International Festival Houston, Texas
Sep 26 2010 4:00P
Kemah Jazz Festival Kemah, Texas

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   About Mark Towns
Mark Towns, virtuoso guitarist and prolific composer, is best known for creating guitar-based instrumental Afro-Cuban Jazz, producing a sound which blurs the lines between Latin Jazz, Flamenco Jazz, and Salsa. His music has the rare quality of being both esoterically hip, yet universally accessible. Whether burning hot or flowing cool, Marks music retains a magical, other-worldly feel. ......FB.init("960414ae9670d28810a53c6a4e1bf2c6");......
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relaxmusic.co.uk



Dec 29 2009 4:51 PM

Mark Towns,.

Christmas 09

Thank you for your friendship and support!

Love and peace,

Justin...
www.relaxmusic.co.uk
Bryan Anderson

Bryan Anderson



Dec 29 2009 4:50 PM

HAVE A GREAT WEEK........
Mr. M’s Jazz Club

Mr. M’s Jazz Club



Dec 29 2009 4:50 PM



Luis Hernandes

Luis Hernandes



Dec 29 2009 4:50 PM

I wish you a great Christmas holidays!!!!
Thanks
Luis Hr

João Miguel Valencise

João Miguel Valencise



Dec 29 2009 4:50 PM

♥~ Lara ~♥

♥~ Lara ~♥



Dec 29 2009 4:50 PM

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Marlene

Marlene  silva de magirena



Dec 29 2009 4:50 PM

merry christmas Pictures, Images and Photos
Eva Fampas

Eva Fampas



Dec 29 2009 4:49 PM

best wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New 2010!
Eva
 

Kevin Wright

Kevin Wright



Dec 29 2009 4:49 PM

Thanks for the add.  Happy holidays and good luck to you.

Peace,
KW
David Murray

David Murray



Dec 29 2009 4:49 PM

Hi- great to have you as a space friend!!
check out the new coming event at Birdland NYC!!


BIRDLAND & 3D FAMILY PRESENT

M’BOOM MEETS WORLD SAXOPHONE QUARTET

"The Grand Collaboration 2010"

JANUARY 19th until 23rd 2010

BIRDLAND, NEW YORK, NY





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Marlene

Marlene  silva de magirena



Dec 29 2009 4:49 PM

recados destaques

houwang

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Dec 29 2009 4:49 PM


























~LOVE&BLESSING TOWARDS A NEW BEGINNING...2010
FUNKY FREAKS

FUNKY FREAKS
Online Now!


Dec 29 2009 4:49 PM

3 NEW TRACKS FROM OUR NEXT RELEASE "JAZZ TOURISTS"

this is

JAZZ / FUNK / SAMPLING / PSYCHEDELIC & SURPRISES !


ENJOY!!!!
Meru Matu

Meru Matu



Dec 29 2009 4:48 PM

Merry Christmas:-)
Shakti

Shakti



Dec 29 2009 4:48 PM

Happy Holidays!


toti basso

toti basso



Dec 8 2009 3:45 PM

Merry Christmas and happy new year.

Hi your friend, Toti.









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Paolo Jacopino (Jaco)

Paolo Jacopino (Jaco)



Dec 3 2009 1:50 PM

Hi Mark.
Thank you very much for your add.
Very very good guitar!!!
Wonderfull rithms and sounds!!!
Ciao
jaco.
Lansig Artem

Lansig Artem



Dec 1 2009 4:55 PM

Thansk Mark for your friendship!

Take care and best wishes!

Lansig Artem
Mark May

Mark May



Dec 1 2009 4:54 PM


 

Drummer Tim Staump

Tim Staump



Nov 7 2009 1:20 PM

"A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself. What a man can be, he must be."-
Rick Orozco

Rick Orozco



Nov 1 2009 8:01 PM

Stopping by to say Hello!!!
Tracy Perez

Tracy Perez



Nov 1 2009 8:00 PM

Hi Mark!
Julie Cresswell

Julie Cresswell



Oct 20 2009 3:37 PM

Thanks for being a friend, Mark!  Great sounds here!   Keep me in mind if you ever need lyrics for your beautiful tunes!
DOM Journalist

DOM  Journalist



Oct 20 2009 3:37 PM

Hi Mark ! thanks and welcome on my page also ! have a great week !
ELectronico-ca

ELectronico-ca



Oct 19 2009 11:46 PM

HEY, UN SALUDO DESDE ESPAÑA MADRID
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