Primary Instrument: Guitar
”Mark Towns' music has the piquancy and surprise of the best Latin-inflected jazz, with a sense of space unique to his Southwestern roots meeting the sophistication of his residency in Los Angeles. Mark is a deft, lyrical guitarist -- the bright arrangements of his pretty original tunes and the quick, tight, shifting rhythm section reward my repeated listening with growing pleasure.” - Howard Mandel, Down Beat
“There are only a few really good guitarists. Mark Towns is one of them.” ” Larry Coryell
“Exciting, organic, melodic, inspired, authentic, AWESOME! “ - Kirk Whalum
“Everyone loves it. Mark’s guitar playing has become a special musical personality.” - Hubert Laws
“Mark Towns has found a sound that is at once accessible and original, tasteful yet potent. (His music) 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, Pop Music Critic, Houston Chronicle
“Towns isn't just playing Latin jazz, he's making sure it continues to evolve.” - Paul MacArthur, Downbeat
“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.”Edgio Leitao, Radio KUT, Austin
“His playing technique is impeccable. His compositions, a melting pot where all his influences converge to produce a joyous mix. 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.” - Erik Chico Manqueros, The Latin Style of Jazz radio show (Los Angeles), Latin Style Magazine, LatinJazzClub.com
“Stupendously wonderful!” - Dr. Jazz, Dr. Jazz Operations, Detroit, MI
“Smart, fun and mesmerizing.” Houston Press
“I love it! I have to put it on the air today.” - Emily Hernandez, Programmer, DMX Music, Los Angeles, CA
”Beautiful! Mark's playing is silky, sleek and elegant. It's quite lovely.” - Donna McKenzie, 95.7 FM, Houston
