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Jack London Review features La Colora – Julana Torres, 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. She now brings her 10-piece band to the Jack London Revue for an explosion of classic Salsa, Latin Jazz, and Pop/Salsa fusion. Her new project “La Colora” includes original songs and highlights the legacy of her percussionist family as she is joined on stage by her father Bobby Torres and brothers Carmelo Torres and Reinhardt Melz. Doors open at 8:00 pm – show starts at 9:30 pm. Tickets $10.00 – 75.00. Notes on Seating: The Jack London provides two options for ticket purchasers. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis and is only available for select shows. For General Admissionticket holders, seating is limited on a first come first serve basis.
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Bobby Torres
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.
Jack London Review features La Colora – Julana Torres, 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. She now brings her 10-piece band to the Jack London Revue for an explosion of classic Salsa, Latin Jazz, and Pop/Salsa fusion. Her new project “La Colora” includes original songs and highlights the legacy of her percussionist family as she is joined on stage by her father Bobby Torres and brothers Carmelo Torres and Reinhardt Melz. Doors open at 8:00 pm – show starts at 9:30 pm. Tickets $10.00 – 75.00. Notes on Seating: The Jack London provides two options for ticket purchasers. Reserved Seating is purchased on a table-by-table basis and is only available for select shows. For General Admissionticket holders, seating is limited on a first come first serve basis.
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Bobby Torres
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.
Alberta Street Pub – presents “La Colora” a Salsa band with Portland’s cream of the crop Salsa musicians fronted by Julana Torres (La Colorá). La Colora is an explosion of classic Salsa, Latin Jazz, and Pop/Salsa fusion.The group features a fierce rhythm section that inspires audiences to get up and dance. La Colorá specializes in Cuban and Puerto Rican styled Salsa music. They perform original songs as well as covers by artists such as Los Van Van, Bamboleo and Marc Anthony.
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. Her latest project “La Colora highlights the legacy of her percussionist family as she is joined on stage by her father Bobby Torres and her two brothers Carmelo Torres and Reinhardt Melz.
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Bobby Torres
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.
Elevate Unity Music Series – located at Botanist – presents “La Colora” a new Salsa band with Portland’s cream of the crop Salsa musicians fronted by Julana Torres (La Colorá). La Colora is an explosion of classic Salsa, Latin Jazz, and Pop/Salsa fusion.The group features a fierce rhythm section, vocal harmonics and choreographed routines that inspire audiences to get up and dance. La Colorá specializes in Cuban and Puerto Rican styled Salsa music. They perform original songs as well as covers by artists such as Los Van Van, Bamboleo and Marc Anthony. Doors open at 5:00 pm. See Ticket Tomato for early and late showtimes. Seating is limited due to the city and state restrictions. Reservations through Ticket Tomato are suggested in order to ensure entry.
About Elevate Unity Music Series This benefit music series will feature Portland’s top Soul, Latin & Jazz bands. This event is sponsored by KMHD Radio & Music Millennium
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. Her latest project “La Colora highlights the legacy of her percussionist family as she is joined on stage by her father Bobby Torres and her two brothers Carmelo Torres and Reinhardt Melz.
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Bobby Torres
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.
About Botanist: For those unfamiliar with Botanist, we are your thoughtful, intentional home away from home neighborhood destination bar/restaurant located atop a roof on 14th between Kearney and Lovejoy streets in the heart of the Pearl District, Portland, Oregon. In the local community, we are known for our personalized style of hospitality, creative cocktails, and delectable tapas and entrées. Over the time that we have been open, we have been able to establish strong relationships with not only our guests (aka Our Family) but also the service industry professionals.
![Someday Lounge Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble @ Someday Lounge | Portland | Oregon | United States](https://bobbytorres.com/2012/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_2381.jpg)
Jazz Sunday at Someday Lounge presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble featuring George Mitchell, Renato Caranto, Carmelo Torres and of course Bobby Torres. Music from 4:00pm-7:00pm. The Someday Lounge is a very hip neighborhood bar located down the alley off Division street at 3634 SE Division. View Drinks and snack menu here.
23 Hoyt features a trio version of the Bobby Torres Ensemble. Enjoy a fantastic late night bite, cocktails and live Latin jazz at 23 Hoyt with Bobby Torres’ Ensemble. 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. About 23 Hoyt – 23 Hoyt is located at the corner of NW Hoyt and NW 23rd at 529 NW 23rd Avenue, Portland, OR. It was temporarily closed during Covid. 23Hoyt “New York chic” meets “Northwest cool” in esteemed restaurateur Bruce Carey’s “modern” Nob Hill New American Tavern – Zagat Restaurant Review. View Bobby Torres on Oregon Art Beat Special.
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Bobby Torres Ensemble
Clarklewis features a trio version of the Bobby Torres Ensemble. Enjoy a beautiful summer evening, great food, cocktails and live Latin jazz at Clarklewis with the Bobby Torres’ Ensemble. Music from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Call to reserve your table today: (503) 235-2294. Dinner seating until 9:30 pm. View Dinner Menu Here.
View Bobby Torres on Oregon Art Beat Special.
About Clarklewis – The website boasts “safe practices, open kitchen, wood-burning oven, congenial service, delicious, satisfying meals”. A bustling eatery in the Central Eastside Industrial District, Clarklewis has been the standard-bearer for Portland’s farm-to-table movement since 2004. The open kitchen exemplifies the honesty of our mission to serve always-delicious, Italian inspired local, seasonal, sustainable fare.
About Parking: Plentiful PARKING during the day can be found in the pay lot just across Taylor street. In the evenings all parking spaces marked “reserved” in front or around our building, and in the parking lot behind the building, are available to our customers without charge or impound, any night after 6:00 pm, and anytime on Saturdays and Sundays.
Shawn Gardner Dancing features La Colora – live music from 7:00-10:00pm. DJ & 3 Rooms for dancing til 1:00am. Bar and food options are available. All ages are welcome. Tickets $20.00. For more information, please call: (503) 624-6565.
Julana Torres, 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. She now brings her band to Shawn Gardner Dancing for an explosion of classic Salsa, Latin Jazz, and Pop/Salsa fusion. Her new project “La Colora” includes original songs and highlights the legacy of her percussionist family as she is joined on stage by her father Bobby Torres and brothers Carmelo Torres and Reinhardt Melz.
![](https://bobbytorres.com/2012/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Bobby-Torres-Band-Leader-Bobby-Torres-Ensemble-P1110638-324x243.jpg)
Bobby Torres
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.
![Sean Holmes Featuring Bobby Torres @ Amalfi's Restaurant | Portland | Oregon | United States](https://bobbytorres.com/2012/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/E42D8145-4CA3-4472-8B83-B115042DBCB1-306x324.jpeg)
Vocalist Sean Holmes features Bobby Torres and George Mitchell at Amalfi’s. Amalfi’s Restaurant is located at 4703 NE Fremont St in the Beaumont neighborhood in Portland (503) 284-6747. Established in 1959, Amalfi’s is a staple neighborhood gathering place that has something for everyone. In addition to great pizza, it’s a destination for classic Italian comfort-food, fresh hand-crafted cocktails, rotating brews and ample wine. Amalfi’s offers a quality dining experience in a casual unpretentious environment.
![Someday Lounge Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble @ Someday Lounge | Portland | Oregon | United States](https://bobbytorres.com/2012/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/IMG_2381.jpg)
Jazz Sunday at Someday Lounge presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble. Music from 4:00pm-7:00pm. The Someday Lounge is a very hip neighborhood bar located down the alley off Division street at 3634 SE Division. View Drinks and snack menu here.
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