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PDX Jazz Festival Presents live Latin Jazz featuring the Bobby Torres Ensemble Trio at The Jupiter NEXT: Bobby Torres on congas, Clay Giberson piano and Cameron Morgan on guitar. View Bobby Torres on Oregon Art Beat Special. The Jupiter Next is located next door to the Jupiter Hotel and Doug Fir Lounge on Burnside street.
Looking for a bite to eat? The Jupiter NEXT restaurant, Hey Love, is located on the ground floor of Jupiter NEXT. Hey Love is a love letter to Portland and an oasis in the heart of the city. Serving tropically-inspired comfort food and bright and balanced drinks, Hey Love aspires to be the place you never want to leave. At Hey Love, it’s summer all year round. The walls are lush with exotic plants and local art. The food is fresh, bold and bright, with a hearty nod to warmer climates. The drinks are vibrant, sexy and always fun.
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Teutonic Wine Company presents live Latin Jazz by the Bobby Torres Ensemble Trio Wednesday February 27, 2019. Featuring Bobby Torres on congas, Jay Bird Koder on guitar and Steve Christopherson on piano. Teutonic Wine offers a small plate dinner menu (5 to 9 pm). The music starts at 7:30 pm, but we do recommend coming early as we fill up quickly. No cover. You must be at least 21 years old to attend.
Bobby Torres has been honing his unique Latin Jazz sound in Portland for the last 25 years. Before that, he was all over the world. Watch the Oregon Art Beat Video.
The Cafe Bar at BlueHour features a trio version of the Bobby Torres Ensemble. Musicians include: John Stowell on guitar, Randy Porter on piano, and of course, Bobby Torres on congas. Enjoy a fantastic late night bite, cocktails and live Latin jazz at Bluehour with Bobby Torres’ Trio! Music from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Call to reserve your table today: (503) 226-3394. Dinner is served until 10:00 pm and Happy Hour is offered from 9:30 pm – 12:00 am. View Happy Hour Menu Here. Bluehour is located in the Pearl District at 250 NW 13th Avenue, Portland, OR. View Bobby Torres on Oregon Art Beat Special.
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Arrivederci’s presents live Latin Jazz featuring a quintet version of the Bobby Torres Ensemble! Reflecting the family ambiance of this unique Italian venue, Bobby has gathered a quintet of well known NW Artists featuring guest vocalist Alyssa Schwary along with musical heavy weights Randy Porter on piano, Alvaro Criado on Latin bass, Israel Annoh on drums, JayBird Koder on guitar and of course Bobby Torres on congas and percussion. With any luck, Steve Hanneman will sneak in with his axe during the last set. And, with some encouragement, Steve will also break into song! Jazz lovers, the intimate seating, that closely surrounds the bandstand, gets booked out early so call for your reservation today (503) 659-1143. This is a family friendly venue for the entire evening. Don’t miss this opportunity to chill-ax up close and personal with your family and friends with some of the best live jazz in Portland!
In addition to the live music, enjoy a selection from Kate and Steve’s menu and wine list. Bobby recommends a glass of pinot noir with the Vegetarian Pizza (ask for it because it is not listed on the menu). Order it Bobby’s heart healthy way (extra veggie) on a fabulous gluten free crust and hold the cheese! For your starter, enjoy a small roasted beet and pear salad. Yum! Some vegetarian, GF, vegan options available upon request.
Call to reserve your table today: (503) 659-1143.
23 Hoyt features a trio version of the Bobby Torres Ensemble. Musicians include: Jay Bird Koder on guitar, Matt Sazimi on vibes, and of course, Bobby Torres on congas. Enjoy a fantastic late night bite, cocktails and live Latin jazz at 23 Hoyt with Bobby Torres’ Trio! Music from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Call to reserve your table today: (503) 445-7400. Dinner is served until 10:00 pm. View Dinner Menu Here. 23 Hoyt is located at the corner of NW Hoyt and NW 23rd at 529 NW 23rd Avenue, Portland, OR. View Bobby Torres on Oregon Art Beat Special.
Bobby Torres Ensemble
The Cafe Bar at BlueHour features a trio version of the Bobby Torres Ensemble. Musicians include: Jay Bird Koder on guitar, Matt Sazimi on vibes, and of course, Bobby Torres on congas. Enjoy a fantastic late night bite, cocktails and live Latin jazz at Bluehour with Bobby Torres’ Trio! Music from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Call to reserve your table today: (503) 226-3394. Dinner is served until 10:00 pm and Happy Hour is offered from 9:30 pm – 12:00 am. View Happy Hour Menu Here. Bluehour is located in the Pearl District at 250 NW 13th Avenue, Portland, OR. View Bobby Torres on Oregon Art Beat Special.
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Bobby Torres joins Mel Brown on stage at the Jack London Revue. Music starts at 8:00pm. Mel and Bobby go way back – during their long careers touring on the road, finding themselves in the same town, and – at times – even in the same hotel, Bobby and Mel would hang out together telling jokes, sharing road stories and occasionally playing music together. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear these two musicians performing and having a good time together on stage at the Jack London Revue. The Mel Browne Quartet features Mel Browne on drums, Luis Payne on 3-B Organ, Dan Balmer on guitar and Renato Carranto on Saxophone.
Bobby Torres with Mel Brown at the Mel Brown Jazz Camp
Bobby Torres (L), Mel Brown (C), Renato Carranto (R) on stage at Jimmy Mak’s for Mel Brown’s Birthday
Bobby Torres, Band Leader
About Bobby Torres:Bobby is a band leader, musician, record producer, songwriter, and session musician with a 40-year professional history that spans the globe and a lengthy discography. Originally from New York City, Bobby developed his reputation while performing with Joe Cocker at Woodstock, touring with Joe Cocker Mad Dogs & Englishmen, and performing and/or touring or recording with countless other music stars such as Al Jarreau, Jackson Browne, Beach Boys, the Captain & Tennille, and Etta James – to name a few. He has an extensive discography. He also performed and toured the globe for 10 years with Tom Jones. Bobby was nominated “Outstanding Percussionist” (a Muddy Waters Award), he was inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame and he received The Jazz Hero Award from the Jazz Journalists Association. Bobby has been a respected advocate, speaker, instructor and keeper of Latin rhythms on the Portland music scene for many years. The Ensemble is his central focus.
Ilani Resort & Casino, Ridgefield WA – 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield, WA 98642
Line & Lure Seafood Kitchen & Tap features a quartet version of the Bobby Torres Ensemble from 6:00-10:00pm. Enjoy the gaming at Ilani Resort & Casino, then dine at the Line & Lure where you can catch Bobby’s quartet driving the Latin beat into the heart and soul of jazz. Musicians include: special guest vocalist Sean Holmes, Jay Bird Koder on guitar, Matt Sazimi on vibes and, of course, Bobby Torres on congas. Bobby has been honing his unique Latin Jazz sound in Portland for the last 25 years. Before that, he was all over the world. Watch Oregon Art Beat Special
About the Line & Lure Seafood Kitchen & Tap is located at the Ilani Resort and Casino. Line & Lure Seafood Kitchen and Tap “brings the best of the local waters to the table with seasonal and indigenous seafood sourced at the peak of flavor”. View Line & Lure Menu
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Teutonic Wine Company presents live Latin Jazz by the Bobby Torres Ensemble Trio Wednesday May 8, 2019. Featuring Bobby Torres on congas, Jay Bird Koder on guitar and Clay Giberson on piano. Teutonic Wine offers a small plate dinner menu (5 to 9 pm). The music starts at 7:30 pm, but we do recommend coming early as we fill up quickly. No cover. You must be at least 21 years old to attend.
Bobby Torres has been honing his unique Latin Jazz sound in Portland for the last 25 years. Before that, he was all over the world. Watch the Oregon Art Beat Video.
Jo Bar & Rotisserie presents live Latin jazz featuring the Bobby Torres Ensemble Trio Wednesday May 15, 2019 at 7:00pm. Enjoy Bobby Torres on congas, Clay Giberson on keys and Chris Woitach on guitar. View Bobby Torres Oregon Art Beat special. Jo Bar offers wood-oven-fired and spit-roasted seasonal fare, wine and distilled spirits.
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