Colin Towns

Colin William Towns (born 13 May 1948) is an English composer and keyboardist. He was noted for playing in bands formed by ex-Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan, and later worked extensively in composing soundtracks for film, television and commercials. Learning piano as a child, by the age of 13 he was earning money playing at weddings and birthdays in his neighbourhood of the East End of London. He went on to play in numerous dance bands, jazz ensembles and also became a session musician. His main musical passion is jazz and he has made several well-received albums together with his big band, the Mask Orchestra. He has also founded an independent record label, Provocateur.

Rawhead Rex (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - 2020-10-30T00:00:00.000000Z

Extreme Sports Breakout - 2019-09-02T00:00:00.000000Z

Don't Fence Me in - The Music of Cole Porter (The Music of Cole Porter Arranged and Directed by Colin Towns) - 2011-03-25T00:00:00.000000Z

Visions of Miles - The Electric Period of Miles Davis - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Dark Drama - 2006-10-11T00:00:00.000000Z

Meeting of the Spirits (A Celebration of the Mahavishnu Orchestra) - 2006-08-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Mon ange (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Space Truckers (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Perfect day - 2023-05-03T00:00:00.000000Z

Perfect Day - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

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