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May
20
Sat
Private Party! – Hillsboro – Featuring Vocalist Julana Torres
May 20 @ 8:00 pm – May 21 @ 10:00 pm

Private Party featuring the Bobby Torres Ensemble with vocalist Julana Torres – Hillsboro

Jun
17
Sat
Arrivederci’s Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble @ Arrivederci Wine Bar
Jun 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Arrivederci's Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble @ Arrivederci Wine Bar | Milwaukie | Oregon | United States

Arrivederci’s presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble which includes a genetically matched rhythm section featuring Bobby and his son Carmelo (of Los Lonely Boys). Bobby will be gathering other well known NW Artists to perform with the ensemble for this special evening. Keep your fingers and toes crossed in the hope that Reinhardt Melz (talented drummer and also Bobby’s son) will stop in to intensify the genetic matchup with Bobby and Carmelo. Arrivederci’s owner Steve Hanneman has a standing invitation to – set the dishes aside – and join in on the fun with his axe. Honestly Fans, it is going to be hard to sit still amid the turbulence of Latin rhythms these musicians create. Enjoy fantastic food and drink while listening to Bobby’s ensemble deliver generous helpings of live Latin jazz. If you can’t get a table reservation, join us at the open bar. There is always room for you! Jazz lovers, the seating, that 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. Music from 7:00-10:00pm.

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 home made 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.

Jul
8
Sat
Ilani Muze Lounge Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble @ Ilani Resort
Jul 8 @ 9:00 pm – Jul 9 @ 1:00 am

Ilani Resort & Casino, Ridgefield WA – 1 Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield, WA 98642
The Muze Lounge presents The Bobby Torres Ensemble. Enjoy the Ilani Resort & Casino gaming, food, and drinks while you dance into the night with the Bobby Torres Ensemble in the Muze Lounge. The Ensemble includes vocalist Julana Torres backed by musical talent of the highest caliber in Portland to explore churning Latin grooves richly ornamented with musical inflections from multiple cultural influences. Bobby has been honing his unique Latin Jazz sound in Portland for the last 30 years. Before that, he was all over the world. Watch Oregon Art Beat Special

About Bobby Torres: Bobby is a band leader, musician, record producer, songwriter, and session musician with a more than 40-year professional history that spans the globe. 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.

About Julana Torres: Known as “La Colora”, Julana is a multifaceted artist gracing the stages of Portland for over 25 years. A classically trained dancer, singer and actor, Julana’s versatility as a performer combined with her Puerto Rican roots engages audiences in an unforgettable experience of rhythm and dance. 

Bobby Torres Ensemble

Julana Torres Featured with the Bobby Torres Ensemble

Jul
20
Thu
Vancouver Waterfront 2023 Concert Series Presents The Bobby Torres Ensemble @ Vancouver Waterfront Park
Jul 20 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Back by popular demand, the Vancouver Waterfront Park 2023 Concert Series presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble (10 piece band) featuring vocalist Julana Torres. This event is presented by the City of Vancouver. This is the perfect opportunity to sit back, relax and enjoy music by some of the finest musicians that the Northwest has to offer. Bring your family and a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy a beautiful summer evening listening to live Latin Jazz. View the OPB special.

Jul
29
Sat
Arrivederci’s Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble @ Arrivederci Wine Bar
Jul 29 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Arrivederci's Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble @ Arrivederci Wine Bar | Milwaukie | Oregon | United States

Arrivederci’s presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble which includes a genetically matched rhythm section featuring Bobby and his son Carmelo (of Los Lonely Boys). Bobby will be gathering other well known NW Artists to perform with the ensemble for this special evening. Keep your fingers and toes crossed in the hope that Reinhardt Melz (talented drummer and also Bobby’s son) will stop in to intensify the genetic matchup with Bobby and Carmelo. Arrivederci’s owner Steve Hanneman has a standing invitation to – set the dishes aside – and join in on the fun with his axe. Honestly Fans, it is going to be hard to sit still amid the turbulence of Latin rhythms these musicians create. Enjoy fantastic food and drink while listening to Bobby’s ensemble deliver generous helpings of live Latin jazz. If you can’t get a table reservation, join us at the open bar. There is always room for you! Jazz lovers, the seating, that 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. Music from 7:00-10:00pm.

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 home made 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.

Aug
26
Sat
Arrivederci’s Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble @ Arrivederci Wine Bar
Aug 26 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Arrivederci's Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble @ Arrivederci Wine Bar | Milwaukie | Oregon | United States

Arrivederci’s presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble which includes a genetically matched rhythm section featuring Bobby and his son Carmelo (of Los Lonely Boys). Bobby will be gathering other well known NW Artists to perform with the ensemble for this special evening. Keep your fingers and toes crossed in the hope that Reinhardt Melz (talented drummer and also Bobby’s son) will stop in to intensify the genetic matchup with Bobby and Carmelo. Arrivederci’s owner Steve Hanneman has a standing invitation to – set the dishes aside – and join in on the fun with his axe. Honestly Fans, it is going to be hard to sit still amid the turbulence of Latin rhythms these musicians create. Enjoy fantastic food and drink while listening to Bobby’s ensemble deliver generous helpings of live Latin jazz. If you can’t get a table reservation, join us at the open bar. There is always room for you! Jazz lovers, the seating, that 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. Music from 7:00-10:00pm.

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 home made 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.

Aug
31
Thu
The Love Shack Presents The Bobby Torres Ensemble @ Private Venue
Aug 31 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Invitation Only Event
The Love Shack presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble featuring vocalist Julana Torres (La Colora). Julana will be backed by Bobby’s Ensemble featuring, of course, Band Leader and Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductee  Bobby Torres on congas and brother Carmelo Torres on the drums and vocals. The Bobby Torres Ensemble features musical talent of the highest caliber in Portland to explore the many musical inflections of Latin Jazz. Bobby’s music is a toe tapping fusion of American and Latin standards arranged with churning Latin grooves richly ornamented with jazz inflections. The Oregonian describes the Bobby Torres Ensemble as “Latin jazz with enough flavor and spice to satisfy your body and soul’s need for rhythmic harmony.”
The Love Shack is an outdoor private space with limited seating and parking.

 

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.

 

Vocalist Julana Torres

About Julana Torres: Julana Torres, also known as “La Colora” is a multifaceted artist gracing the stages of Portland for over 25 years. A classically trained dancer, singer and actor, Julana’s versatility as a performer combined with her Puerto Rican roots engages audiences in an unforgettable experience of rhythm and dance.

 

Sep
23
Sat
Arrivederci’s Presents Rita Marquez @ Arrivederci Wine Bar
Sep 23 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Arrivederci's Presents Rita Marquez @ Arrivederci Wine Bar | Milwaukie | Oregon | United States

Bobby Torres joins Rita Marquez for a magical evening of music. Rita will be gathering other well known NW Artists to perform with her for this special evening. Arrivederci’s owner Steve Hanneman has a standing invitation to – set the dishes aside – and join in on the fun with his axe.  Enjoy fantastic food and drink while listening to Bobby and Rita Marquez. If you can’t get a table reservation, join us at the open bar. There is always room for you! Fans, the seating, that 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. Music from 7:00-10:00pm.

Call to reserve your table today: (503) 659-1143.

Arrivederci’s Presents Rita Marquez @ Arrivederci Wine Bar
Sep 23 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Arrivederci's Presents Rita Marquez @ Arrivederci Wine Bar | Milwaukie | Oregon | United States

Bobby Torres joins Rita Marquez for a magical evening of music. Rita will be gathering other well known NW Artists to perform with her for this special evening. Arrivederci’s owner Steve Hanneman has a standing invitation to – set the dishes aside – and join in on the fun with his axe.  Enjoy fantastic food and drink while listening to Bobby and Rita Marquez. If you can’t get a table reservation, join us at the open bar. There is always room for you! Fans, the seating, that 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. Music from 7:00-10:00pm.

Call to reserve your table today: (503) 659-1143.

Sep
30
Sat
Arrivederci’s Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble @ Arrivederci Wine Bar
Sep 30 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Arrivederci's Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble @ Arrivederci Wine Bar | Milwaukie | Oregon | United States

Arrivederci’s presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble which includes a genetically matched rhythm section featuring Bobby and his son Carmelo (of Los Lonely Boys). Bobby will be gathering other well known NW Artists to perform with the ensemble for this special evening. Keep your fingers and toes crossed in the hope that Reinhardt Melz (talented drummer and also Bobby’s son) will stop in to intensify the genetic matchup with Bobby and Carmelo. Arrivederci’s owner Steve Hanneman has a standing invitation to – set the dishes aside – and join in on the fun with his axe. Honestly Fans, it is going to be hard to sit still amid the turbulence of Latin rhythms these musicians create. Enjoy fantastic food and drink while listening to Bobby’s ensemble deliver generous helpings of live Latin jazz. If you can’t get a table reservation, join us at the open bar. There is always room for you! Jazz lovers, the seating, that 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. Music from 7:00-10:00pm.

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 home made 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.

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