Jazz artist Billy Townes has been shaping the musical landscape of the Southwest for over fifteen years. An accomplished pianist, producer and songwriter, Townes has earned a reputation for melding fearsome chops with nuanced arrangements and technological wizardry. His latest release, Everyday Life (Shade Records '04) continues a long journey towards contemporary jazz perfection. Like the seven records before it, Everyday Life elevates the listener to a higher plateau of personal musical satisfaction.
Jazz artist Billy Townes has been shaping the musical landscape of the Southwest for over fifteen years. An accomplished pianist, producer and songwriter, Townes has earned a reputation for melding fearsome chops with nuanced arrangements and technological wizardry. His latest release, Everyday Life (Shade Records '04) continues a long journey towards contemporary jazz perfection. Like the seven records before it, Everyday Life elevates the listener to a higher plateau of personal musical satisfaction.