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Oct
12
Sat
Arrivederci’s Presents The Bobby Torres Ensemble with Karla Harris & Julana Torres @ Arrivederci Wine Bar
Oct 12 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Arrivederci's Presents The Bobby Torres Ensemble with Karla Harris & Julana Torres @ Arrivederci Wine Bar | Milwaukie | Oregon | United States

Move your feet to some of the best live Latin Jazz Portland has to offer! Arrivederci’s presents an unforgettable night of music with Karla Harris, Julana Torres & the Bobby Torres Ensemble.  For the first time ever, Steve and Kate Hanneman present Bobby’s 9-piece Ensemble including the horn section! 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. If you can’t get a reservation, come down anyway as there is always room for you at the Bar! 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.

Download Poster at this link:  BTE Arrivederci Wine October 12 2019 Karla Harris Julana Torres

 

Oct
19
Sat
BlueHour Features the Bobby Torres Ensemble – Trio @ Blue Hour
Oct 19 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

The Cafe Bar at BlueHour features a trio version of the Bobby Torres Ensemble with George Mitchell on piano. 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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Oct
24
Thu
Ilani Resort – Muze Lounge – Bobby Torres Ensemble Rumba De La Salsa @ Ilani Resort
Oct 24 @ 8:00 pm – 12:00 am

Free show at the Ilani Resort & Casino, Ridgefield WA – 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield, WA 98642
The Muze Lounge features The Bobby Torres Ensemble Rumba De La Salsa from 8:00 – 12:00 pm. Enjoy the Ilani Resort & Casino gaming, food, and drinks while you dance into the night with the Bobby Torres Ensemble Rumba De La Salsa in the Muze Lounge. The Ensemble includes musical talent of the highest caliber in Portland to explore churning Latin grooves richly ornamented with musical inflections from multiple cultural influences. The musician’s native origins include Puerto Rico (New Yorican), Cuba, Ghana and the US. Featuring a line up of musical heavy weights including: Bobby Torres, congas; Julana Torres and Bamba Cuesta Figueroa vocals; George Mitchell, Piano; Al Criado, Bass; Israel Annoh, drums; Marty Valez, bongos; Dick Titterington, trumpet; John Moak, trombone; Tim Jensen, saxophone. 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

Bobby Torres Ensemble

Julana Torres Featured with the Bobby Torres Ensemble

Oct
26
Sat
Ilani Resort – Wine and Food Fest – Bobby Torres Ensemble @ Ilani Resort
Oct 26 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Ilani Resort & Casino, Ridgefield WA – 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield, WA 98642
Saturday October 26, The Ilani Wine & Food Fest features The Bobby Torres Ensemble Trio and Sextet from 8:00-11:00pm (time subject to change) in the Meeting Entertainment Center as part of the Ilani Wine & Food Fest that runs from Friday October 25 through Sunday the 27th. Featuring musical heavy weights: Bobby Torres, congas; Julana Torres & Sean Holmes, vocals; Mike Horsfall Piano; Al Criado, Bass; Israel Annoh, drums. 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

Bobby Torres Ensemble

Julana Torres Featured with the Bobby Torres Ensemble

Sean Holmes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About the Ilani Wine & Food Fest: Don’t miss your chance to sip and sample your way through endless vintages and signature dishes, incredible showcases and tastings during a three-day affair at ilani’s Meeting & Entertainment Center. The weekend will be nonstop with three days of ilani Wine & Food Fest’s featured event, the Grand Tasting and can’t miss exclusive events including the Celebrity Chef Dine Around, Elite Cru Tasting and the Sunday Chef & Champagne Brunch. With an already impressive, and still growing list of chef participants, there will be no shortage of incredible bites at the ilani Wine & Food Fest. Catch Season 15 Top Chef star Tyler Anderson. Catch some local Northwest flavor with Top Chef legend B.J. Smith and one of the Best New Chefs 2019 according to Food & Wine magazine, Mutsuko Soma.. Smith is the Owner and Executive Chef of Kim Jong Smokehouse in Portland, Oregon. Soma is the Chef and Owner of Kamonegi, which was voted Seattle Met’s 2018 Restaurant of the Year. Pitmaster and BBQ Expert Rick Browne will also be on site, displaying his grilling expertise and commitment to barbecue.

Nov
14
Thu
Bobby & Carmelo Join the Mel Browne Quartet at the Jack London Revue @ Jack London Revue
Nov 14 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Bobby and Carmelo Torres join 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.

 

Nov
16
Sat
Arrivederci’s Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble Quintet @ Arrivederci Wine Bar
Nov 16 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Arrivederci's Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble Quintet @ Arrivederci Wine Bar | Milwaukie | Oregon | United States

Arrivederci’s presents live Latin Jazz featuring a quintet version of the Bobby Torres Ensemble! Music from 8:00-11:00pm. Reflecting the family ambiance of this unique Italian venue, Bobby has gathered a quintet of well known NW Artists featuring vocalist Julana Torres, Al Criado on bass, Carmelo Torres on drums 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.

Nov
29
Fri
Benson Hotel Presents The Bobby Torres Ensemble @ Benson Hotel
Nov 29 @ 8:30 pm – 8:45 pm

The Palm Court at the Benson Hotel features a trio version of the Bobby Torres Ensemble. Enjoy a fantastic late night bite, cocktails and live Latin jazz at the Benson Hotel with Bobby Torres’ Trio! Music from 8:30pm-12:00am. Call to reserve your table today: 503.228.2000. Dinner is served from 5:00pm until 11:00 pm. View Dinner Menu Here. The Palm Court is located inside the historic Benson Hotel Lobby at the corner of SW Oak and Broadway at 309 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205. View Bobby Torres on Oregon Art Beat Special.

Dec
5
Thu
Bobby and Carmelo Torres Join Mel Browne Quartet @ Jack London Revue
Dec 5 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Bobby Torres and Carmelo Torres join 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

 

Carmelo Torres

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

Dec
11
Wed
Teutonic Wine Presents Horsfall Plays Tjader @ Teutonic Wine Company
Dec 11 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Teutonic Wine Company  presents “Horsfall Plays Tjader” featuring Mike Horsfall, Bobby Torres, Dan Gaynor, Cheryl Alex, Bill Athens, Charlie Dogett . Teutonic Wine offers a small plate dinner menu by Chef Alex Bourgidu (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.

Dec
19
Thu
Bobby and Carmelo Torres Join Mel Browne Quartet @ Jack London Revue
Dec 19 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Bobby Torres and Carmelo Torres join 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

 

Carmelo Torres

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

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