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The Portland Blue Experience presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble. Bobby’s music is a toe tapping fusion of American and Latin standards arranged with churning Latin grooves richly ornamented with jazz inflections. The Bobby Torres Ensemble includes musical talent of the highest caliber in Portland to explore the many musical inflections of Latin Jazz – featuring Margaret Linn on vocals. Enjoy Director park while listening to Bobby’s Ensemble deliver generous helpings of live Latin jazz in this unique venue. Fans, we appreciate you coming out to support the ensemble at this venue. This is a free and family friendly event.

The Portland Blues Experience is a Full Day of Live Music, Dancing, & Community! Join us for an unforgettable day of celebration in the heart of downtown Portland! The Portland Blues Experience (PBEx) is bringing the spirit of dance to Director Park — with live bands, dance lessons, cultural presentations, and community connection from morning to night. Free & open to all ages! (from Director Park event page).

About Bobby Torres: Bobby Torres on Oregon Art Beat Special.  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.

Jo Bar & Rotisserie presents live Latin jazz featuring the Bobby Torres Ensemble. Bobby features musical talent of the highest caliber to explore the musical inflections of Latin jazz. View Bobby Torres Oregon Art Beat special. Jo Bar offers wood-oven-fired and spit-roasted seasonal fare, wine and distilled spirits.

Bobby Torres Ensemble

Jo Bar & Rotisserie presents live Latin jazz featuring the Bobby Torres Ensemble celebrating the music of Trumpeter Kenny Durham featuring Quinn Walker. Bobby features musical talent of the highest caliber to explore the musical inflections of Latin jazz. View Bobby Torres Oregon Art Beat special. Jo Bar offers wood-oven-fired and spit-roasted seasonal fare, wine and distilled spirits.

Bobby Torres Ensemble

Jo Bar & Rotisserie presents live Latin jazz featuring the Bobby Torres Ensemble celebrating the music of Ray Baretto. Bobby features musical talent of the highest caliber to explore the musical inflections of Latin jazz. View Bobby Torres Oregon Art Beat special. Jo Bar offers wood-oven-fired and spit-roasted seasonal fare, wine and distilled spirits.

Bobby Torres Ensemble

Jo Bar & Rotisserie presents live Latin jazz featuring the Bobby Torres Ensemble. Bobby features musical talent of the highest caliber to explore the musical inflections of Latin jazz. View Bobby Torres Oregon Art Beat special. Jo Bar offers wood-oven-fired and spit-roasted seasonal fare, wine and distilled spirits.

Bobby Torres Ensemble

Jo Bar & Rotisserie presents live Latin jazz featuring the Bobby Torres Ensemble. Bobby features musical talent of the highest caliber to explore the musical inflections of Latin jazz. View Bobby Torres Oregon Art Beat special. Jo Bar offers wood-oven-fired and spit-roasted seasonal fare, wine and distilled spirits.

Bobby Torres Ensemble

Arrivederci’s presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble. Bobby will be gathering other well known NW Artists to perform with the ensemble 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’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 7:00-9:15pm.

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.

Bobby Torres Ensemble Trio performs as part of the 700 Multnomah Lunchtime Concert Series at 700 NE Multnomah. Musicians include: Clay Giberson on piano, Christopher Woitach on guitar and of course, Bobby Torres on congas. All concerts are open to the public, free and family friendly.

Bobby Torres Ensemble

Arrivederci’s presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble featuring NW artists of the highest caliber including Alan Jones (drums), Clay Giberson (piano), Tim Wilcox (sax) and of course Bobby Torres (congas). 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’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 7:00-9:15pm.

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.

About Bobby Torres: Bobby Torres on Oregon Art Beat Special.  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.

Bobby Torres joins Barbara and Bo Ayars for a magical evening of music. Barbara & Bo Ayars will be gather 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 curated by Katie Hanneman. 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 7:00-9:15pm.

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