The 1905 features the Bobby Torres Ensemble. Bobby’s music is a toe tapping fusion of American and Latin standards arranged with churning Latin grooves richly ornamented with jazz inflections. The Bobby Torres Ensemble includes musical talent of the highest caliber in Portland to explore the many musical inflections of Latin Jazz – featuring Bobby Torres, Mike Horsfall, Israel Annoh, Al Criado, and Bobby’s horn section. The Oregonian reported on the Bobby Torres Ensemble “Latin jazz with enough flavor and spice to satisfy your body and soul’s need for rhythmic harmony.” Enjoy a fantastic bite, cocktails and live Latin jazz at The 1905 with the Bobby Torres’ Ensemble. 1st Show 6:30 PM | 2nd Show 8:30 pm. Both shows permit All Ages to attend.
About The 1905: The 1905 is located in the Mississippi District near the corner of Shaver and Mississippi at 830 N Shaver Street Portland, OR 97227. The intimate setting of the 1905 evolves the art of jazz by engaging artists with the community while celebrating live performance. Since 2016 The 1905 has featured Grammy winners, local legends, young innovators, and student ensembles 7 nights a week for community enjoyment and arts enrichment. The 1905 is a destination of the senses, perfect for those who enjoy a modern twist on the classic idea of a Jazz club. The menu is a fresh take on Italian classics. The 1905 specializes in pizza that is thin and crispy in the Neo-Neapolitan style and is complemented by Italian-inspired small plates, salads, pasta entrees, and more. Whet your whistle with a selection of spirits, beer, and wine that embraces the best that the Northwest and the world have to offer (selected text from The 1905 website).
Bobby Torres, Band Leader
About Bobby Torres: Bobby Torres on Oregon Art Beat Special. 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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