—  Oasis 101 and Volunteer committees speed dating | Weekly Sunday Gathering —  The Montrose Center 401 Branard St #106, Houston, TX 77006

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Main Talk : Oasis 101 and Volunteer committees speed dating by Houston Oasis Board members

Musician: Mark Towns

Main Talk:

 Board members and committee heads will introduce the various internal committees for our community and the work done by these committees thus far

Musician Bio:

Mark Towns is one of the world’s leading purveyors of guitar-based instrumental Afro-Caribbean Jazz, composing and performing music which blurs the lines between Latin Jazz, Flamenco Jazz, Salsa, Funk, and Fusion. With grooves inspired by traditional Latin Jazz masters Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, and Cal Tjader, Towns guitar work and arrangements combine the technical sophistication of Jazz and Flamenco with the down-to-earth feel of the Blues and Rock from his Texas upbringing to create something brand new. Jazz critic Paul MacArthur (Downbeat magazine) says, “Mark Towns isn’t just playing Latin Jazz, he’s making sure it continues to evolve.” What others are saying: "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, rewarding my repeated listening with growing pleasure." ~Howard Mandel, President, Jazz Journalists Association “Put a guitar in his hands and Mark Towns is otherworldly.” ~Shea Serrano, Houston Press 

 "Mark's music has an intensity to it that makes you want to move and dance, and yet it really relaxes you too." ~Kirk Whalum 

 “Everyone loves it. Mark’s guitar playing has become a special musical personality.” ~Hubert Laws 

 “There are only a few really good guitarists. Mark Towns is one of them.” ~Larry Coryell 

 “Smart, fun and mesmerizing.” ~Houston Press “I like this vato!” ~Poncho Sanchez 

 “It's people like Mark Towns who are helping keep Latin Jazz music alive.” ~Tito Puente 

 “Mark Towns' music is a 'must hear'” ~Cybill Shepherd ”Beautiful! Mark's playing is silky, sleek and elegant. 

It's quite lovely.” - Donna McKenzie, legendary Houston radio personality


Note: Houston Freethought Oasis is a 501(C3) non profit educational organization and is non partisan/unaffiliated with any candidate or political organization/political action committee.

The views of our speakers/musicians do not represent the views of the organization or its employees as a whole


Doors open for coffee and conversation at 10:00 AM.  The program starts at 10:30 AM.

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The Montrose Center 

401 Branard St #106

Houston, TX 77006

We are on the first floor of the Montrose Center (One level above the ground floor) in room #107 across from the elevators. You will need to take either the stairs or the elevator to get to Floor 1


Childcare:

We have childcare available https://www.houstonoasis.org/kids

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