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."