"Stupendously wonderful!" - Dr. Jazz, Dr. Jazz Operations, Detroit, MI
"Beautiful! Open a really good bottle of wine for this one, preferably accompanied by a colorful sunset and an intimate companion. Mark's playing is silky, sleek and elegant. Take in slowly and savor. It's quite lovely." Donna McKenzie, 95.7 FM, The Wave, Houston
"We played the "Passion" CD throughout our trip. Everyone loved it. Mark's guitar playing has become a special musical personality." - Hubert Laws
"Vibrant, colorful, crisp and alive! Mark Towns' "Passion" keeps the fire burning through it's entirety! The album carries an air of sophistication and grace as well, using dense musical grooves, combined with true Latin flavors and rhythms. Mark is soulful and insightful, letting his guitar take over and dominate the album's mood..just what you'd want to hear from this accomplished and skillful musician. Never overpowering, spirited yet soothing. "Passion" is a gift where a guitar glides to the mastery of composition. Bravo Mark!" Joan Lynch, President, Peter White fan club
"A journey of emotion and clarity. It flows through every cut, leaving one with a sense of wonder. A bountiful experience for the music aficionado. And it's easy to dance to." - Juan Flores, host, "Jazz Latino," KTSU 90.9 FM, Houston
"True to its title, the CD "Passion" is at times understated in a sensuous and elegantly introspective way, and at times driving and irresistible. Its subtle contrasts of moods and textures are the qualities that make it, and all good jazz like it, so evocative and gratifying for the listener." Michele Brangwen, Brangwen Dance Company
"Passion is an amazing CD, and one of the best recording qualities I have heard. From a mix, level, and clarity standpoint, it is perfect. Mark's original compositions really take you on a journey, and special guest Hubert Laws is right at home playing them. I find it to be an amazing body of work that displays a guitar master telling some great stories with his songs. This CD deserves a spot in any Jazz Fan's library" - Greg Schreve, "The Waterjet Chronicles"
MORE COMMENTS RECEIVED VIA EMAIL:
"I was hanging out at The Grove shopping center in Hollywood and what did I see? A large poster of Mark Towns announcing that they are featuring your CD on their overhead music system! Way to go!" - Laine S., Los Angeles, CA
"I have to tell you, I'm REALLY impressed by it! I listened to it several times today. It's a vibrant, interesting record. The tunes/arrangements are great and the band is simply burning -- WHO is that pianist?? The percussion is so alive and Hubert... forget about it! Of course, you're smoking as usual. Sounds awesome." - Andrew Lienhard, webmaster, JazzHouston.com
"I received your CD, "Passion" today, and I wanted to say I love it. I have to put it on the air today!" - Emily Hernandez/Latin Programmer, DMX Music, Los Angeles, CA
"Romantic & Sexy...Eclectic...Hot!" - Carol M.
"I really enjoy the recording. You have done a great job. Congratulations. You have out-done yourself!" - Chico Manqueros, host, "The Latin Style of Jazz," Los Angeles
"Last month was by far the most stressful month I have ever had. I would get into my car at the end of the day and feel miserable. I would play your "Passion" CD, and within minutes would reach a level of equilibrium, no joke. It is very soothing. So, to sum it up, your music saves lives. I am thoroughly enjoying it, especially track 6. I wanted you to know how much I enjoy your music." - Cynthia H.
"We had the good fortune to purchase "Passion"... a couple of weeks ago. We are enjoying the new album as much as "Flamenco Jazz Latino". We have an extra copy of the first album riding around in my mother-in-law's car in Pittsburgh, PA. She is enjoying the marvelous guitar music and Latin sounds like we do." - Edward K.
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