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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.

 

Jan
23
Sun
Cinema 21 Presents Learning To Live Together The Return of Mad Dogs & Englishmen Documentary @ Cinema 21
Jan 23 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Cinema 21 features the Portland premier of Learning to Live Together The Return of Mad Dogs and Englishmen. The film is an electrifying documentary and concert film spotlighting the reunion of the celebrated Mad Dogs & Englishmen, Joe Cocker’s short-lived tour featuring a mammoth thirty-six piece band – including Bobby Torres.  Watch the official trailer for “Learning To Live Together: The Return of Mad Dogs & Englishmen”.  Enjoy the film, learn some Rock’N-Roll history, be touched by the stories, sing and clap along to this concert film featuring old and new footage of concerts and interviews of band members. Live moderated Q&A with Director Jesse Lauter and Bobby Torres to follow the screening.

Film Background: After his explosive performance at Woodstock, Joe Cocker became an international superstar. For his 1970 US Tour, Joe enlisted Leon Russel to assemble a group of 36 musicians, that would forever be known as “Mad Dogs & Englishmen”. The Mad Dogs never performed again until the remaining members joined Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi on stage, before a crowd of 35,000 people, at the Lock-N Festival in Virginia in 2015 – some 45 years later. The original members (including the late Rock’n’Roll Hall of Famer Leon Russell) and the reunion organizers (Grammy Award-winning Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi) tell the story of the original Mad Dogs tour and the reunion, both are highlighted by inspired performances.

Bobby Torres Fans – This film includes footage of Bobby as an original member of the Mad Dogs and Englishmen band and footage of Bobby during the 2015 Mad Dogs reunion concert. In the following videos, you can see Bobby on the congas behind Susan Tedeschi with Chris Robinson singing “With a Little Help From My Friends” and “Space Captain” . 

Official selection of the Woodstock Film Festival (2021) and the Raindance Film Festival (2021) Directed & Produced by Jesse Lauter Executive Producers: Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, John Beug, Thomas Tull, Alba Ellis & Bert Ellis Producers: Wayne Forte & Blake Budney Edited by Drew DeNicola. Film length 111 min.
Some of the above text above are excerpts that appear in or below film trailer posted on You-tube. Thanks to the contributors!

Feb
5
Sat
Arrivederci’s Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble Quartet @ Arrivederci Wine Bar
Feb 5 @ 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.

Feb
12
Sat
Sean Holmes Featuring Bobby Torres @ Restaurant (five-0-three)
Feb 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 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).

Feb
26
Sat
2022 BIAMP PDX Jazz Festival Features Julana Torres La Colora @ Jack London Revue
Feb 26 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

2022 BIAMP PDX JAZZ FESTIVAL PRESENTS: JULANA TORRES’ LA COLORÁ feat. BOBBY TORRES – 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. Doors open at 7:00 pm – show starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets $30.00 ADVANCE GA / $35.00 DOS (21+).

Important Safety Notice:
PDX Jazz follows all COVID-19 health and safety guidelines issued by public authorities and the venues that host our events. Mandatory mask wearing, proof of vaccination, a negative COVID-19 test and seating limitations may apply to performances. If any of these health and safety measures has been enacted, compliance will be required by all show attendees. If an event cancels due to COVID-19 health and safety concerns, refund will be available at at the point of ticket purchase.

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.

Mar
5
Sat
Arrivederci’s Presents the Bobby Torres Ensemble Quartet @ Arrivederci Wine Bar
Mar 5 @ 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.

Mar
24
Thu
Alberta Street Pub Presents La Colora @ Alberta Street Pub
Mar 24 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Alberta Street Pub –  presents La Colora fronted by Julana Torres (La Colorá) featuring Bobby Torres on congas. Music : 6:30 PM.  “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.

 

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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
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
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