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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).

Oct
16
Sat
Arrivederci’s Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble Quartet @ Arrivederci Wine Bar
Oct 16 @ 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
23
Sat
23 Hoyt Features the Bobby Torres Ensemble @ 23 Hoyt
Oct 23 @ 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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Oct
24
Sun
Sean Holmes Featuring Bobby Torres @ Amalfi's Restaurant
Oct 24 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sean Holmes Featuring Bobby Torres @ Amalfi's Restaurant | Portland | Oregon | United States

This Gig has been canceled due to inclement weather.
Vocalist Sean Holmes features Bobby Torres 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.

Nov
4
Thu
Jack London Revue Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble @ Jack London Revue
Nov 4 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Live Latin Jazz on stage at the Jack London Revue with The Bobby Torres Ensemble featuring vocalist Julana Torres. She will be backed by Bobby’s Ensemble featuring, of course, Band Leader and Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductee  Bobby Torres on congas, Carmelo Torres on drums, Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductee George Mitchell on piano, and Ben Jones on Bass. 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.”

 

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.

 

Nov
12
Fri
Arrivederci’s Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble Quartet @ Arrivederci Wine Bar
Nov 12 @ 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 is featuring vocalist Margaret Linn backed by 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.

Dec
11
Sat
Arrivederci’s Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble Quartet @ Arrivederci Wine Bar
Dec 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.

Jan
20
Thu
Alberta Street Pub Presents La Colora @ Alberta Street Pub
Jan 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Alberta Street Pub – 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 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.

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.

 

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Bobby Torres Ensemble
Arrivederci's Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble Quartet @ Arrivederci Wine Bar | Milwaukie | Oregon | United States
Arrivederci's Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble Quartet @ Arrivederci Wine Bar | Milwaukie | Oregon | United States
Sean Holmes Featuring Bobby Torres @ Restaurant (five-0-three) | West Linn | Oregon | United States
Arrivederci's Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble Quartet @ Arrivederci Wine Bar | Milwaukie | Oregon | United States
Sean Holmes Featuring Bobby Torres @ Amalfi's Restaurant | Portland | Oregon | United States
Arrivederci's Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble Quartet @ Arrivederci Wine Bar | Milwaukie | Oregon | United States
Arrivederci's Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble Quartet @ Arrivederci Wine Bar | Milwaukie | Oregon | United States
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