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Aug
8
Sun
Someday Lounge Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble @ Someday Lounge
Aug 8 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Someday Lounge Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble @ Someday Lounge | Portland | Oregon | United States

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.

Aug
14
Sat
23 Hoyt Features the Bobby Torres Ensemble @ 23 Hoyt
Aug 14 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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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Aug
15
Sun
Clarklewis Features the Bobby Torres Ensemble @ Clarklewis
Aug 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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.

Aug
20
Fri
Shawn Gardner Dancing Features La Colora @ Shawn Gardner Dancing
Aug 20 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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.

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.

Aug
21
Sat
Sean Holmes Featuring Bobby Torres @ Amalfi's Restaurant
Aug 21 @ 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Sean Holmes Featuring Bobby Torres @ Amalfi's Restaurant | Portland | Oregon | United States

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.

Aug
22
Sun
Someday Lounge Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble @ Someday Lounge
Aug 22 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Someday Lounge Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble @ Someday Lounge | Portland | Oregon | United States

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.

Aug
28
Sat
Sean Holmes Featuring Bobby Torres @ Amalfi's Restaurant
Aug 28 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sean Holmes Featuring Bobby Torres @ Amalfi's Restaurant | Portland | Oregon | United States

Vocalist Sean Holmes features Bobby Torres (congas), Jon Stowell (guitar) and West Georgiev (keys) 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.

Sep
11
Sat
Arrivederci’s Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble Quartet @ Arrivederci Wine Bar
Sep 11 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Arrivederci's Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble Quartet @ Arrivederci Wine Bar | Milwaukie | Oregon | United States

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.

Oct
2
Sat
Arrivederci’s Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble Quartet @ Arrivederci Wine Bar
Oct 2 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Arrivederci's Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble Quartet @ Arrivederci Wine Bar | Milwaukie | Oregon | United States

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.

Oct
9
Sat
Sean Holmes Featuring Bobby Torres @ Restaurant (five-0-three)
Oct 9 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Sean Holmes Featuring Bobby Torres @ Restaurant (five-0-three) | West Linn | Oregon | United States

Vocalist Sean Holmes features Bobby Torres at Restaurant (five-0-three). Restaurant (five-0-three) is located at 21900 Willamette Drive West Linn, OR 97068. “Restaurant (five-0-three) reflects the spirit of Oregon: The terrain, the farms, the local ranches, artisan cheesemakers, and wineries. Each step in the path from harvest through the kitchen, to the dining table, contributes to the integrity of our ingredients”. Excerpt from the website of Restaurant (five-0-three).

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