Album Notes

Billy Foster is a respected pianist, composer,
educator and producer. He has performed as a
professional musician for more than 30 years. In
addition to performing across the U.S. with others, he
has led his own groups for much of that time. Mr
Foster has written and produced recordings with "Billy
Foster And Audio" and the "Billy Foster Trio". He is a
featured soloist on two of guitarist Henry Johnson's
CD.s on MCA Records and can also be heard on
recordings by the Valparaiso Faculty Jazz Trio. His
latest work as a recording artist can be heard on the
CD "Portrait" by the Billy Foster Trio. Mr Foster has
also written and produced several television
commercials.

As an educator, Billy Foster recently retired from 35
years as a public school music teacher and has served
as jazz piano instructor at Valparaiso University
since 1979. In this capacity he has conducted many
jazz clinics, lectures, and educational performances.
Over the years Mr. Foster has played concerts with
such luminaries as Art Farmer, James Moody, Slide
Hampton, George Coleman, Red Rodney, Ernie Watts, Tom
Harrell, Jimmy Heath and many others.

Currently Mr. Foster acts as host of "The Billy Foster
Jazz Zone" on WGVE radio 88.7 in Gary, In.

featured musicians on the CD "Portrait":

Billy Foster - piano
Renee Miles-Foster - vocals
Henry Johnson - guitar
Bruce Evans - bass
Lannie Turner - drums
Jeff Brown - drums
Dr. Odies Williams - trumpet
Carl Coan - tenor saxophone

"The CD "Portrait" we consider to be some of our best
work. We hope you'll take the time to listen and
ENJOY."