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Arrivederci’s presents live Latin Jazz featuring the Bobby Torres Ensemble! Music from 7:00-10:00pm. Reflecting the family ambiance of this unique Italian venue, Bobby has gathered a cadre of well known NW Artists to perform for this special evening. 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. New! Close circuit screens throughout the venue enable jazz fans to enjoy the company of family and friends while watching and listening to some of the best live jazz in Portland! Dining outdoors available.
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.
Amalfi’s presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble with Julana Torres. Music starts at 5:00PM. 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.
PDX Jazz Hoxton Thursdays features a Quartet version of the Bobby Torres Ensemble at Lovely Rita Restaurant across the lobby of the The Hoxton Hotel. Enjoy a fantastic late night bite, cocktails and live Latin jazz at Lovely Rita’s with Bobby Torres’ Ensemble. Doors 4:30 pm | Show 5:00 pm. Tickets through Ticket Tomato $15.00 ($10.00 for PDX Jazz Members and Hoxton guests). Call to reserve your table today: 503-770-0500.
The Hoxton is a series of open-house hotels inspired by the diversity and originality of the streets and scenes that surrounds us. About Lovely Rita Restaurant– Lovely Rita offers seasonal, Pacific Northwest fare by Chef Joel Lui-Kuan. View Dinner Menu. Lovely Rita is located downtown near the corner of 4th and Burnside at 15 NW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97209.
The mission of PDX Jazz is to evolve the art of jazz by engaging our community, celebrating live performance, and enhancing arts education. View Bobby Torres on Oregon Art Beat Special.
PDX Jazz Hoxton Thursdays features a Quartet version of the Bobby Torres Ensemble at Lovely Rita Restaurant across the lobby of the The Hoxton Hotel. Enjoy a fantastic late night bite, cocktails and live Latin jazz at Lovely Rita’s with Bobby Torres’ Ensemble. Doors 4:30 pm | Show 5:00 pm. Tickets through Ticket Tomato $15.00 ($10.00 for PDX Jazz Members and Hoxton guests). Call to reserve your table today: 503-770-0500.
The Hoxton is a series of open-house hotels inspired by the diversity and originality of the streets and scenes that surrounds us. About Lovely Rita Restaurant– Lovely Rita offers seasonal, Pacific Northwest fare by Chef Joel Lui-Kuan. View Dinner Menu. Lovely Rita is located downtown near the corner of 4th and Burnside at 15 NW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97209.
The mission of PDX Jazz is to evolve the art of jazz by engaging our community, celebrating live performance, and enhancing arts education. View Bobby Torres on Oregon Art Beat Special.
Alberta Street Pub – presents La Colora fronted by Julana Torres (La Colorá) featuring Bobby Torres on congas. Music : 7:00PM – 9:00PM. “La Colora” is a new Salsa band attracting Portland’s cream of the crop Salsa musicians. Julana sold out her 2022 PDX Jazz Festival show bringing down the house with her sensational dance moves and the band’s fierce rhythm section. Together, they delivered an explosion of classic Salsa, Latin Jazz, and Pop/Salsa fusion inspiring the audience to dance and sing along. 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.
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.
Arrivederci’s presents live Latin Jazz featuring the Bobby Torres Ensemble! Music from 7:00-10:00pm. Reflecting the family ambiance of this unique Italian venue, Bobby has gathered a cadre of well known NW Artists to perform for this special evening. 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. New! Close circuit screens throughout the venue enable jazz fans to enjoy the company of family and friends while watching and listening to some of the best live jazz in Portland! Dining outdoors available.
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.
Arrivederci’s turns up the heat this Saturday with a genetically matched rhythm section featuring Bobby and his sons Reinhardt (of Pink Martini) and Carmelo (of Los Lonely Boys). Pianist Dan Gaynor’s driving style will lock it up tight with the help of lyrical guitarist Atilla Cskos. If we are lucky, Steve Hanneman will join in on the fun with his axe. Honestly Fans, it is going to be hard to sit still. Give thanks for your friends and family. Enjoy fantastic food and drink while listening to Bobby’s family deliver generous helpings of red hot Latin rhythms. If you can’t get a table reservation, join us at the open bar. There is always room for you!
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.
Alberta Street Pub – presents La Colora fronted by Julana Torres (La Colorá) featuring Bobby Torres on congas. Music : 7:00PM – 9:00PM. “La Colora” is a new Salsa band attracting Portland’s cream of the crop Salsa musicians. Julana sold out her 2022 PDX Jazz Festival show bringing down the house with her sensational dance moves and the band’s fierce rhythm section. Together, they delivered an explosion of classic Salsa, Latin Jazz, and Pop/Salsa fusion inspiring the audience to dance and sing along. 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.
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.
Get a jump on the new year with Bobby’s Pre-New Year’s Eve Party at Arrivederci’s. Music from 7:00-10:00pm.
Arrivederci’s turns up the heat this winter with a genetically matched rhythm section featuring Bobby and his sons Reinhardt (of Pink Martini) and Carmelo (of Los Lonely Boys). Pianist Dan Gaynor’s driving style will lock it up tight with the help of Gary Harris on Saxophone. If we are lucky, Steve Hanneman will join in on the fun with his axe. Honestly Fans, it is going to be hard to sit still amid the turbulence of red hot Latin rhythms these musicians create. Enjoy fantastic food and drink while listening to Bobby’s family 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.
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.
Arrivederci’s turns up the heat this winter with a genetically matched rhythm section featuring Bobby and his son Carmelo (of Los Lonely Boys). Pianist Dan Gaynor’s driving style will lock it up tight with the help of Renato Caranto on Saxophone. If we are lucky, Steve Hanneman will 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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