"Exciting, organic, melodic, inspired, authentic, AWESOME! I'm honored to be a part, more glad to own a copy! My current 'CD of choice', Flamenco Jazz Latino will be accompanying me on my next few road trips!" - Kirk Whalum
"Mark Towns has found a sound that is at once accessible and original, tasteful yet potent. Flamenco Jazz Latino is one of those rare albums that will work in all kinds of settings, from relaxing late night background music to cranked-up party jam. But when you’re ready to sit down and really listen, the musicianship will pull you under its spell." - Rick Mitchell, Former Pop Music Critic, Houston Chronicle
"Mark Towns' new CD has a quality that rivals the best. Both playing and recorded sound are first rate. It was a pleasure being a part of this elegant production." - Hubert Laws
"Towns isn't just playing Latin jazz, he's making sure it continues to evolve. Few independent debut efforts are of such a high caliber." - Paul MacArthur, Houston Press
"Una estética delicada y fina, junto a un sentido mundial sofisticado, distingue la música creada por la inspiración de Mark Towns. Este guitarrista gitano- urbano incita con profunda sensualidad musical y encanta con la sublime poesía de sus cuerdas líricas. Su obra, encuentro artístico con la música de Iberia, celebra el flamenco y el fervor musical gitano en una exquisita fusión de ritmos mundiales de gran vitalidad: Flamenco, Afrocubano, Tropical, Jazz Latino y Jazz Estadounidense. 'La Vía' artística es celestial y terrestre: 'Salamanca', 'Corriente', 'Wind on the Mountain', 'Like the Wind'. Los conceptos musicales enlazan lo antiguo y lo moderno, como en 'Selva Urbana', donde confluyen lo primordial y lo contemporáneo. Esta música es deliciosa porque conjuga la esencia de la pasión y el encanto con la vida." - Evangelina Vigil-Piñón, ABC TV Chan. 13, Houston
"Mesmerizing… passionate all the way. His style and command of the nylon- string Spanish guitar adds a whole different twist and taste to Latin Jazz. The repertoire, which includes merengue, güaracha, mambo, bolero and danzón, is absolutely captivating. The güajira "Sabrosa" sums up this album in one word: delicious." - Egidio Leitao, Radio KUT, Austin
"A showcase for the guitar work of Mark Towns! A highly melodic CD, this collection is enjoyable and should find new listeners for the always- imaginative work of Mark Towns. What sets this CD apart from others is its fresh imagination and handling of different Latin rhythms. For those who enjoy jazz in a Latino mode, Flamenco Jazz Latino will give hours of listening enjoyment!!!!" - Lee Prosser, JazzReview.com
"His playing technique is impeccable. His compositions, a melting pot where all his influences converge to produce a joyous mix. Dedicated to the memory of Tito Puente and Gil Valentín, Flamenco Jazz Latino surely marks a high point in Towns' professional career, portraying him as a mature, well- seasoned artist." - LatinJazzNet.com
"Pure, original, exciting, creative, unique…Mark Towns is a talent whose time has come. Spicy merengues, sultry boleros & güajiras, moving mambos - all with the right touch of originality that comes from the heart and soul of Mark's guitar. Beautifully textured music - I look forward to hearing more. This recording gets 2 congas up!!" - Erik Chico Manqueros, The Latin Style of Jazz radio show (Los Angeles), Latin Style Magazine, LatinJazzClub.com
"Mark Towns' music has a fluid beauty with hot salsa spice. His delicate, masterful guitar playing urges the body to move as it envelops you in its Spanish ecstasy. The song 'Corriente' captures the mesmerizing sound of a fluttering heartbeat that whisks you away to another world with its enchanting fandango. Flamenco Jazz Latino - A MUST HEAR!" - Ana Prigmore
MORE COMMENTS RECIEVED BY EMAIL:
"I loved the Diego Rivera cover of your new CD. It seems that your career energy is high right now & I am happy for you. I wish you every success; keep up the good work." - Michael.C.
"Saw the article, great PR. Also MP3 files soung great." - Ramon R.
"WOW great going, I can now say you I knew you when." - Norma L.
"Mark, I saw the article in the Chronicle. Very good - although pretty soon we won't be able to afford you. Seriously, congratulations to you and everyone in the group. Based on what I've heard you certainly deserve it." - Lonnie S.
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