"Bobby Torres Ensemble – Latin jazz with enough flavor and spice to satisfy your body and soul's need for rhythmic harmony." – The Oregonian A&E 3/9/07
From New York City to Woodstock with Joe Cocker, through ten years of touring with Tom Jones, to forming his own Latin jazz group in Portland, Bobby's been on the music scene for over 40 years.
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Calendar - Catch the Bobby Torres Ensemble - Live
Family Friendly! Friday, January 29, 2010 Jimmy Mak's
Bobby Torres joins singer Jessie Marquezfor an evening of sultry Latin jazz at Jimmy Mak's. Jessie's ensemble presents a smoky interpretation of American jazz and Brazilian bossa nova. Jimmy Mak's is located at 221 N.W. 10th (close to the corner of NW 10th and Everett in the Pearl District), 8 PM to 12:00 AM (minors are welcome until 9:30 pm). Reservations: (503) 295-6542. “[This] American diva with Cuban roots went to Havana and won over some of Cuba’s most prominent musicians with her singing and her interpretations of Cuban classics. The resulting collaboration is a musical gem- nostalgic and fresh.” —Latin Beat MagazineMapquest
Saturday, February 6, 2010 Brasserie Montmartre
626 SW Park Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97205, Tel. 503.236.3036.
Enjoy a "Touch of Paris" in the Brasserie Montmartre restaurant as Bobby's Trio tours the heart and soul of Latin Jazz. 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm. Featuring vocalist Julana Torres. Google map
Saturday February 13, 2010 - during the day!! Percussion Clinic with Luis Conte!! Grammy Winner Luis Conte presents a lecture and demonstration
of interest to all jazz, Latin music, and percussion fans. Rhythm Traders
3904 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., (2 blocks North of Fremont, at the corner of NE Failing and NE MLK). Portland, Oregon 97212. For information call (503) 288-6950. Time: 2:30-4:30 pm. Tickets: $12.00 (click on the Rhythm Traders link to learn how to get free tickets). Luis Conte’s genius stems from his ability to integrate the powerful rhythms of his native Cuba with American pop music. His career has included numerous Hollywood film scores and mega-successful albums with Madonna, Ray Charles,Phil Collins, Santana, Shakira, Jackson Browne, Sergio Mendes, Arturo Sandoval, Cachao, and a multitude of other artists. He has numerous instructional DVDs and solo albums to his credit. No need to be a drummer or bring a drum, just sit back and enjoy the ride. Rhythm Traders will raffle $100's worth of gear, and give away lots of door prizes. Don't miss this chance to see one of the most sought after percussionist's of our time!
Sponsored by Rhythm Traders, Bobby Torres, Meinl Drums, & Zildjian.
Saturday, February 13, 2010 Celebrate Bobby Torres Birthday & the 16th Anniversary of the Ensemble with your Valentine and Grammy Winner Luis Conte at Jimmy Mak's...
Jimmy Mak's
221 N.W. 10th (close to the corner of NW 10th and Everett in the Pearl District), 8 PM to 12:00 AM. Special guests Luis Conte and Carmelo Torres will be joining the band for the evening.
$15.00 cover for this special event.
This is a family friendly venue. Minors are welcome to join us for the first set (which usually ends at 9:30). We suggest you book your reservations 10 days in advance: (503) 295-6542. For the late night crowd without reservations, some seating does open up after 10:00 pm. Down Beat Magazine calls Jimmy Mak's "One of the world's top 100 places to hear jazz." Full Ensemble.
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FREE and Family Friendly! Friday, February 19, 2010 Heathman Hotel Tea Room
1001 S.W. Broadway, downtown Portland, OR 97205. Tel. (503) 790-7752.
Enjoy the intimate setting of the elegant Tea Room as Bobby's instrumental trio
drives the Latin beat into the heart and soul of jazz. 8:00 pm - 12:00 am.
This is a family friendly venue. No cover. Mapquest
Sunday, February 21, 2010 Paragon Restaurant
Located in the Pearl District at 1309 NW Hoyt at 13th,
Portland Oregon 97209.
Tel.: (503) 833-5060
Enjoy the American brasserie-style cuisine,
tempting
house made desserts and signature
house cocktails as
Bobby Torres Trio exposes
the many inflections of
Latin Jazz. Featuring
vocalist Julana Torres.
This is a family friendly venue.
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Google Map
Saturday, February 27, 2010 Brasserie Montmartre
626 SW Park Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97205, Tel. 503.236.3036.
Enjoy a "Touch of Paris" in the Brasserie Montmartre restaurant as Bobby's Trio tours the heart and soul of Latin Jazz. 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm. Featuring vocalist Julana Torres. Google map
Sunday, February 28, 2010 Paragon Restaurant
Located in the Pearl District at 1309 NW Hoyt at 13th,
Portland Oregon 97209. Tel.: (503) 833-5060
Enjoy the American brasserie-style cuisine, tempting
house made desserts and signature house cocktails as
Bobby Torres Trio exposes the many inflections of
Latin Jazz. Featuring
vocalist Julana Torres.
This is a family friendly venue. 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Google Map
Planning an Event?
The Ensemble can flex from
a tight trio to the full dozen
with 5 sizzling Latin horns.
Sunday, March 7, 2010 Paragon Restaurant
Located in the Pearl District at 1309 NW Hoyt at 13th,
Portland Oregon 97209. Tel.: (503) 833-5060
Enjoy the American brasserie-style cuisine, tempting
house made desserts and signature house cocktails as
Bobby Torres Trio exposes the many inflections of
Latin Jazz. Featuring
vocalist Julana Torres.
This is a family friendly venue. 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Google Map
Sunday, March 14, 2010 Paragon Restaurant
Located in the Pearl District at 1309 NW Hoyt at 13th,
Portland Oregon 97209. Tel.: (503) 833-5060
Enjoy the American brasserie-style cuisine, tempting
house made desserts and signature house cocktails as
Bobby Torres Trio exposes the many inflections of
Latin Jazz. Featuring
vocalist Julana Torres.
This is a family friendly venue. 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Google Map
FREE and Family Friendly! Friday, March 19, 2010 Heathman Hotel Tea Room
1001 S.W. Broadway, downtown Portland, OR 97205. Tel. (503) 790-7752.
Enjoy the intimate setting of the elegant Tea Room as Bobby's instrumental trio
drives the Latin beat into the heart and soul of jazz. 8:00 pm - 12:00 am.
This is a family friendly venue. No cover. Mapquest
Sunday, March 21, 2010 Paragon Restaurant
Located in the Pearl District at 1309 NW Hoyt at 13th,
Portland Oregon 97209. Tel.: (503) 833-5060
Enjoy the American brasserie-style cuisine, tempting
house made desserts and signature house cocktails as
Bobby Torres Trio exposes the many inflections of
Latin Jazz. Featuring
vocalist Julana Torres.
This is a family friendly venue. 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Google Map
Sunday, March 28, 2010 Paragon Restaurant
Located in the Pearl District at 1309 NW Hoyt at 13th,
Portland Oregon 97209. Tel.: (503) 833-5060
Enjoy the American brasserie-style cuisine, tempting
house made desserts and signature house cocktails as
Bobby Torres Trio exposes the many inflections of
Latin Jazz. Featuring
vocalist Julana Torres.
This is a family friendly venue. 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Google Map
FREE and Family Friendly! Friday, April 16, 2010 Heathman Hotel Tea Room
1001 S.W. Broadway, downtown Portland, OR 97205. Tel. (503) 790-7752.
Enjoy the intimate setting of the elegant Tea Room as Bobby's instrumental trio
drives the Latin beat into the heart and soul of jazz. 8:00 pm - 12:00 am.
This is a family friendly venue. No cover. Mapquest
Saturday, May 1st, 2010 Jimmy Mak's
221 N.W. 10th (close to the corner of NW 10th and Everett in the Pearl District),
8 PM to 12:00 AM. $10.00 cover. This is a family friendly venue. Minors are welcome to join us for the first set (which usually ends at 9:30). We suggest you book your reservations 10 days in advance: (503) 295-6542. For the late night crowd without reservations, some seatingdoes open up after 10:00 pm. Down Beat Magazine calls Jimmy Mak's "One of the world's top 100 places to hear jazz."
Full Ensemble. Mapquest
FREE and Family Friendly! Friday, May 21, 2010 Heathman Hotel Tea Room
1001 S.W. Broadway, downtown Portland, OR 97205. Tel. (503) 790-7752.
Enjoy the intimate setting of the elegant Tea Room as Bobby's instrumental trio
drives the Latin beat into the heart and soul of jazz. 8:00 pm - 12:00 am.
This is a family friendly venue. No cover. Mapquest
FREE and Family Friendly! Friday, June 18, 2010 Heathman Hotel Tea Room
1001 S.W. Broadway, downtown Portland, OR 97205. Tel. (503) 790-7752.
Enjoy the intimate setting of the elegant Tea Room as Bobby's instrumental trio
drives the Latin beat into the heart and soul of jazz. 8:00 pm - 12:00 am.
This is a family friendly venue. No cover. Mapquest
June 17, 18, 19 - Tentatively scheduled - A.G.
Saturday, June 26th, 2010 Jimmy Mak's
221 N.W. 10th (close to the corner of NW 10th and Everett in the Pearl District),
8 PM to 12:00 AM. $10.00 cover. This is a family friendly venue. Minors are welcome to join us for the first set (which usually ends at 9:30). We suggest you book your reservations 10 days in advance: (503) 295-6542. For the late night crowd without reservations, some seatingdoes open up after 10:00 pm. Down Beat Magazine calls Jimmy Mak's "One of the world's top 100 places to hear jazz."
Full Ensemble. Mapquest
Sunday, July 18, 2010 Cathedral Park Jazz Festival
Bobby Torres Ensemble will be playing at the Cathedral Park Jazz Festival situated under the St. Johns bridge in North Portland. 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Full Ensemble. More information to follow.
Wednesday August 18, 2010 - Noon concert - pending AG contract.
Planning an
Event?
The Ensemble can flex from
a tight trio
to the full dozen.
Photo: The Ensemble Horns, Sean Holmes, Julana Torres and Asha Memory
Drumming Parties Now Available!! Ideal for birthdays, corporate events, schools... No experience required.
Fun, entertaining, educational, and uniquely memorable. Using drums and other percussion instruments, participants in your event will play together as One, making real music composed of many interrelated parts. Bobby will bring instruments and drummers. He will personally guide each participant, sharing the art of connecting through rhythm. Complete beginners to accomplished musicians will all play together as One! Any size group. 1½ hour session; combine sessions for half-day and full day events. Contact Bobby
Bobby Torres was inducted along with Terry Robb, Dan Balmer and others, into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame on Tuesday July 21, 2009. The formal ceremony was October 17, 2009 - at the Roseland Theater. More info at: www.oregonmusichalloffame.org.
Conga Drum Class
Contact Bobby for private conga drum lessons: bobby@bobbytorres.com
or
call Bobby at (503) 224-9314.
Percussionist Bobby Torres is a record producer,
songwriter, percussion instructor,
session musician and band leader based
in Portland, Oregon. Yes, the Ensemble
is great for salsa dancing!
Bobby Torres Ensemble
(503) 224-9314
Call for Booking info
Family Friendly!
FREE and Family Friendly!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
