txt=MARK ISHAM (music by) has a dynamic and diverse musical career.  Named one of the "top three composers of the '80s" by the American Film Institute, Isham's feature films number over 50, including "A River Runs Through It," for which he earned an Academy Award%C2%AE and Grammy Award nominations.  In 1994, Isham received a Golden Globe nomination for his work on "Nell" starring Jodie Foster.  He has received seven Grammy nominations including his Grammy Award for Mark Isham.  He has recorded over 50 albums and is featured soloist on numerous projects.  In the last four years Isham has started writing for television, which has earned him four Emmy nominations including an Emmy Award for the critically acclaimed project, "EZ Streets."

One of the busiest and most sought-after composers in Hollywood today, Isham's film credits include "The Cooler," "Moonlight Mile," "Afterglow," "October Sky," "Kiss the Girls," "Fly Away Home," "Nell," "Timecop," "Quiz Show," "Short Cuts," "Of Mice and Men," "Reversal of Fortune," "The Moderns," "Never Cry Wolf," "Blade," "At First Sight," "Varsity Blues," "Men of Honor," "Rules of Engagement," "What Women Want," "Save the Last Dance," "Life as a House," "Don't Say a Word," and "The Majestic."

Born in New York, Isham began his musical career as a trumpet player, first in classical music and then in jazz before playing in the Oakland and San Francisco Symphonies and the San Francisco Opera Orchestra.

In 1983, Isham received critical recognition as a solo artist with the release of his debut album, "Vapor Drawings," the first electronic release on the Windham Hill label.  He then went on to release two Grammy nominated albums: "Castalia" (1988) for Virgin Records and "Tibet" (1989) for Windham Hill Records.  But most notable of his accomplishments as a New Age artist is his Grammy Award winning album, "Mark Isham."  He has also been nominated for three Grammy Awards for the music he composed for children's recordings on the acclaimed Rabbit Ears series.