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The Bobby Torres Ensemble – Performing at the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation Summer Concert Series 2017!
Bobby’s Ensemble will perform featuring vocalist Julana Torres backed by those driving Latin polyrhythms, tasty piano licks, synco-pulsating Latin bass, and sizzling horns.
This is a free and family friendly community event!  Bring your family, a lawn chair or blanket, some sun screen and meet your neighbors and friends for a summer evening of fun and live Latin Jazz music. Seating is on the grass; beach/sand chairs or blankets for seating are encouraged. Regular height lawn chairs will be asked to move to the side or rear. Food and beverages are available on site for purchase, or bring your own picnic basket. Alcohol is not allowed. Leashed dogs are welcome to attend with their owners.
Center Street Park is located at 11895 SW Center St, Beaverton, OR 97006.

Bobby Torres has put together a trio featuring Special Guest soul singer Sean Holmes at Arrivederci – 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Fans, the intimate seating, that closely surrounds the bandstand, gets booked out early so call for your reservation today (503) 659-1143. Sean’s soulful interpretations will be backed by musical heavy weights including Carmelo Torres on drums, Dan Gaynor on piano, al Criado on Bass and of course Bobby Torres on congas and percussion. With any luck, Steve Hanneman will sneak in with his axe during the last set.  Don’t miss this special event to chill-ax – up close and personal with some of the best live Jazz-and-Soul in Portland!
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 gluten free crust and hold the cheese! For your starter, enjoy a small roasted beet and pear salad. Yum!

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

Live Latin Jazz featuring a quartet version of the Bobby Torres Ensemble! Reflecting the ambiance of this unique Italian venue, Bobby has gathered a quartet of well known NW Artists featuring vocalist Julana Torres. Fans, the intimate seating, that closely surrounds the bandstand, gets booked out early so call for your reservation today (503) 659-1143. Julana will be backed by musical heavy weights including Dan Gaynor on piano, Damian Erskine on Bass and of course Bobby Torres on congas and percussion. With any luck, Steve Hanneman will sneak in with his axe during the last set.  Don’t miss this special event to chill-ax – up close and personal with some of the best live Jazz-and-Soul in Portland!With any luck, Steve Hanneman will sneak in with his axe during the last set and transform the quartet into a quintet. And, with some encouragement, Steve will also break into song! Come on down and enjoy some of the best jazz in Portland! This is a family friendly venue. All ages are welcome!

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 gluten free crust and hold the cheese! For your starter, enjoy a small roasted beet and pear salad. Yum!

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

Percussionist Bobby Torres joins vocalist Barbara Lusch and pianist George Mitchell at Arrivederci – 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. With any luck, Steve Hanneman will sneak in with his axe during the last set and transform the trio into a quartet. Come on down and enjoy some of the best jazz in Portland!
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 gluten free crust and hold the cheese! For your starter, enjoy a small roasted beet and pear salad. Yum!

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

Live Latin Jazz on stage at the Jack London Revue with The Bobby Torres Ensemble featuring special guest vocalists Margaret Linn and Tyler Conti. These exceptional vocalists will be backed by the full Ensemble featuring, of course, Band Leader Bobby Torres on congas, Master Drummer from Ghana Israel Annoh,  Dan Gaynor on piano, Al Criado on Latin Bass, and three sizzling horns including Lars Campbell on trombone, Dick Titterington on trumpet, and Rob Davis on saxophone. 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.”

 

Margaret Linn, Singer

About Margaret Linn: A Portland native, Margaret is a singer, songwriter, arranger, vocal coach and trained dancer. A talented singer, she can command the stage in a variety of genres: Jazz, Funk, Soul, Latin Jazz, Rock, and Blues. Singing professionally since the age of 18, Margaret has been performing in every possible venue and situation in Portland, the Pacific Northwest, as well as the national and international stage. Margaret has contributed her talents to local and international acts including: Michael McDonald, Gino Vannelli, The Yellow Jackets, David Pack, Celine Dion, Nu Shooz, Tom Grant, Gary Ogan, Patrick Lamb, Cool’R, Bobby Torres, Curtis Salgado and many  more. Check her out under these links: (Nu-Shooz, Curtis Salgado, Linn-Take a Little Time For Love, Linn-Joy, Bobby Torres Ensemble, Soul-Vaccination). Her vocal arrangements with Curtis has played a part in his winning of multiple Blues awards from at least two albums. She co-wrote Funk P-Town, a salute recounting the many musicians that have contributed to the Portland-Funk-Sound (released in 2016).

Tyler Conti, Singer

About Tyler Conti: Tyler: A Portland native, Tyler is a singer, songwriter and musician who has performed across the globe. He was a guest of honor at the 2014 White Night Festival in St. Petersburg Russia and sang his song The Blood.  Singing in front of thousands or to startled pedestrians in the street, Tyler is equally comfortable on a piano bench or behind a guitar. Check him out under these links: I Will Always Love You (yeah, that’s Tyler singing all the parts), Lego House (an original), Kissing a Fool (a George Michael tune),