Bobby Torres Ensemble: Percussionist, Producer
Bobby Torres Ensemble: Latin Jazz, Salsa, Samba and Rhythms

Three lead vocalists in the Ensemble: Julana Torres, Karla Harris, Jessica Hollyfield-Melz.

"...a world-class ensemble..."
– Read the cover story on Bobby in Positively Entertainment

"Bobby Torres Ensemble – Latin jazz with enough flavor and spice to satisfy your body and soul's need for rhythmic harmony." – The Oregonian A&E 3/9/07

From New York City to Woodstock with Joe Cocker, through ten years of touring with Tom Jones, to forming his own Latin jazz group in Portland, Bobby's been on the music scene for over 40 years.

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It's Heaven I Surmise

It's Heaven I Surmise
This CD captures Bobby's musical vision. Though we are currently sold out, you can still listen to the songs.



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Calendar - Catch the Bobby Torres Ensemble - Live

 

Bobby Torres Ensemble plays at the Heathman Hotel Tea Room every third Friday of the month.FREE and Family Friendly!
Friday, May 17, 2013
Heathman Hotel Tea Room
1001 S.W. Broadway, downtown Portland, OR 97205. Tel. (503) 790-7752.
Enjoy the intimate setting of the elegant Tea Room as Bobby's instrumental trio
drives the Latin beat into the heart and soul of jazz. 8:00 pm - 12:00 am.
This is a family friendly venue. No cover. Mapquest

 

Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Jimmy Mak's

Bobby Torres Full Ensemble Latin Dance Party at Jimmy Maks Saturday June 15, 2013 at 8:00 pm

 

 

 

 



7:00 PM Latin Street Dance Lessons
8:00 PM Dance with the Bobby Torres Ensemble

Jimmy Mak's
221 N.W. 10th Portland OR 97209 - downtown, close to the corner of NW 10th & Everett in the Pearl District. 8 PM. $10.00 cover.
7:00 PM - Latin Street Dancing Lessons included with your cover - Recognized nationally, Julana Torres' unique teaching style will inspire you to dance "All Night Long". No partner and no experience necessary.
8:00 PM - Bobby’s Ensemble will perform featuring those driving Latin polyrhythms, tasty piano licks, synco-pulsating Latin bass, and three fat horns. This is a family friendly venue. Minors are welcome to join us for the first set (which usually ends at 9:30). We suggest you call now for reservations (503) 295-6542. For the late night crowd without reservations, some seating does open up after 10:00 pm. Down Beat Magazine calls Jimmy Mak's "One of the world's top 100 places to hear jazz." Fans! Especially for you, Jimmy will clear a large area in front of the stage for dancing. There will be plenty of room for you to kick it with Bobby, the Ensemble and all your friends.

 

 

Bobby Torres Ensemble plays at the Heathman Hotel Tea Room every third Friday of the month.FREE and Family Friendly!
Friday, June 21, 2013
Heathman Hotel Tea Room
1001 S.W. Broadway, downtown Portland, OR 97205. Tel. (503) 790-7752.
Enjoy the intimate setting of the elegant Tea Room as Bobby's instrumental trio
drives the Latin beat into the heart and soul of jazz. 8:00 pm - 12:00 am.
This is a family friendly venue. No cover. Mapquest

 

 

Planning an Event?

The Ensemble can flex from
a tight trio to the full dozen
with 5 sizzling Latin horns.

Add dance instruction and/or the colorful Mirandas and your event will be underway.

Contact Bobby
Bobby Torres Ensemble live Latin Jazz Dancing Portland Oregon.

Bobby Torres Ensemble plays at the Heathman Hotel Tea Room every third Friday of the month.FREE and Family Friendly!
Friday, July 19, 2013
Heathman Hotel Tea Room
1001 S.W. Broadway, downtown Portland, OR 97205. Tel. (503) 790-7752.
Enjoy the intimate setting of the elegant Tea Room as Bobby's instrumental trio
drives the Latin beat into the heart and soul of jazz. 8:00 pm - 12:00 am.
This is a family friendly venue. No cover. Mapquest

 

Thursday July 25, 2013
Hillsboro Community Arts - Show Time at Shute Park
6:30-8:30 pm Shute Park downtown Hillsboro 799 SE 10th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97123. Sound Check at 5:00 pm

 

Friday August 2, 2013 - More information to follow.
Art Exhibition Featuring Paintings by By Arsenio Torres - A Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Benefit
Levi Strauss and Company selected one of Arsenio's paintings to be featured on Levi's Go Forth web site featuring emerging American Artists. For this special event, Arsenio will be showing more new paintings – many on large canvasses. Arsenio will donate a portion of his sales to the American Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. View Arsenio's paintings, purchase a painting, support Juvenile Diabetes research and enjoy live music featuring Bobby Torres' Trio.

 

Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Jimmy Mak's

Bobby Torres Full Ensemble Latin Dance Party at Jimmy Maks Saturday June 15, 2013 at 8:00 pm

 

 

 

 



7:00 PM Latin Street Dance Lessons
8:00 PM Dance with the Bobby Torres Ensemble

Jimmy Mak's
221 N.W. 10th Portland OR 97209 - downtown, close to the corner of NW 10th & Everett in the Pearl District. 8 PM. $10.00 cover.
7:00 PM - Latin Street Dancing Lessons included with your cover - Recognized nationally, Julana Torres' unique teaching style will inspire you to dance "All Night Long". No partner and no experience necessary.
8:00 PM - Bobby’s Ensemble will perform featuring those driving Latin polyrhythms, tasty piano licks, synco-pulsating Latin bass, and three fat horns. This is a family friendly venue. Minors are welcome to join us for the first set (which usually ends at 9:30). We suggest you call now for reservations (503) 295-6542. For the late night crowd without reservations, some seating does open up after 10:00 pm. Down Beat Magazine calls Jimmy Mak's "One of the world's top 100 places to hear jazz." Fans! Especially for you, Jimmy will clear a large area in front of the stage for dancing. There will be plenty of room for you to kick it with Bobby, the Ensemble and all your friends.

 

Saturday, August 10, 2013 - Private Party. Congratulations D&V!

 

 

Bobby Torres Ensemble plays at the Heathman Hotel Tea Room every third Friday of the month.FREE and Family Friendly!
Friday, August 16, 2013
Heathman Hotel Tea Room
1001 S.W. Broadway, downtown Portland, OR 97205. Tel. (503) 790-7752.
Enjoy the intimate setting of the elegant Tea Room as Bobby's instrumental trio
drives the Latin beat into the heart and soul of jazz. 8:00 pm - 12:00 am.
This is a family friendly venue. No cover. Mapquest

 

Bobby Torres Ensemble plays at the Heathman Hotel Tea Room every third Friday of the month.FREE and Family Friendly!
Friday, September 20, 2013
Heathman Hotel Tea Room
1001 S.W. Broadway, downtown Portland, OR 97205. Tel. (503) 790-7752.
Enjoy the intimate setting of the elegant Tea Room as Bobby's instrumental trio
drives the Latin beat into the heart and soul of jazz. 8:00 pm - 12:00 am.
This is a family friendly venue. No cover. Mapquest

 

 

Planning an Event?

The Ensemble can flex from
a tight trio to the full dozen
with 5 sizzling Latin horns.

Add dance instruction and/or the colorful Mirandas and your event will be underway.

Contact Bobby
Bobby Torres Ensemble live Latin Jazz Dancing Portland Oregon.

Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Jimmy Mak's

Bobby Torres Full Ensemble Latin Dance Party at Jimmy Maks Saturday June 15, 2013 at 8:00 pm

 

 

 

 



7:00 PM Latin Street Dance Lessons
8:00 PM Dance with the Bobby Torres Ensemble

Jimmy Mak's
221 N.W. 10th Portland OR 97209 - downtown, close to the corner of NW 10th & Everett in the Pearl District. 8 PM. $10.00 cover.
7:00 PM - Latin Street Dancing Lessons included with your cover - Recognized nationally, Julana Torres' unique teaching style will inspire you to dance "All Night Long". No partner and no experience necessary.
8:00 PM - Bobby’s Ensemble will perform featuring those driving Latin polyrhythms, tasty piano licks, synco-pulsating Latin bass, and three fat horns. This is a family friendly venue. Minors are welcome to join us for the first set (which usually ends at 9:30). We suggest you call now for reservations (503) 295-6542. For the late night crowd without reservations, some seating does open up after 10:00 pm. Down Beat Magazine calls Jimmy Mak's "One of the world's top 100 places to hear jazz." Fans! Especially for you, Jimmy will clear a large area in front of the stage for dancing. There will be plenty of room for you to kick it with Bobby, the Ensemble and all your friends.

 

 

Bobby Torres Ensemble plays at the Heathman Hotel Tea Room every third Friday of the month.FREE and Family Friendly!
Friday, October 18, 2013
Heathman Hotel Tea Room
1001 S.W. Broadway, downtown Portland, OR 97205. Tel. (503) 790-7752.
Enjoy the intimate setting of the elegant Tea Room as Bobby's instrumental trio
drives the Latin beat into the heart and soul of jazz. 8:00 pm - 12:00 am.
This is a family friendly venue. No cover. Mapquest

 

Friday, November 15, 2013 - Beaujolais Nouveau Festival - a Ticketed Event!
Heathman Hotel Tea Room
1001 S.W. Broadway, downtown Portland, OR 97205. Tel. (503) 790-7752.
Portland's 12th Annual Beaujolais Nouveau Fete & Wine Auction.
This is a ticketed event. For Tickets and information, call (503) 223-8388.
Featuring French & Oregon wines and a sumptuous menu.
Bobby's instrumental trio performs from 7:30 - 11:30. After 10:00 pm, the tea room is open to the public to enjoy the free music. Food and wine can be ordered from the Heathman menu.
Mapquest

 

Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Jimmy Mak's

Bobby Torres Full Ensemble Latin Dance Party at Jimmy Maks Saturday June 15, 2013 at 8:00 pm

 

 

 

 



7:00 PM Latin Street Dance Lessons
8:00 PM Dance with the Bobby Torres Ensemble

Jimmy Mak's
221 N.W. 10th Portland OR 97209 - downtown, close to the corner of NW 10th & Everett in the Pearl District. 8 PM. $10.00 cover.
7:00 PM - Latin Street Dancing Lessons included with your cover - Recognized nationally, Julana Torres' unique teaching style will inspire you to dance "All Night Long". No partner and no experience necessary.
8:00 PM - Bobby’s Ensemble will perform featuring those driving Latin polyrhythms, tasty piano licks, synco-pulsating Latin bass, and three fat horns. This is a family friendly venue. Minors are welcome to join us for the first set (which usually ends at 9:30). We suggest you call now for reservations (503) 295-6542. For the late night crowd without reservations, some seating does open up after 10:00 pm. Down Beat Magazine calls Jimmy Mak's "One of the world's top 100 places to hear jazz." Fans! Especially for you, Jimmy will clear a large area in front of the stage for dancing. There will be plenty of room for you to kick it with Bobby, the Ensemble and all your friends.

 

Bobby Torres Ensemble plays at the Heathman Hotel Tea Room every third Friday of the month.FREE and Family Friendly!
Friday, December 20, 2013
Heathman Hotel Tea Room
1001 S.W. Broadway, downtown Portland, OR 97205. Tel. (503) 790-7752.
Enjoy the intimate setting of the elegant Tea Room as Bobby's instrumental trio
drives the Latin beat into the heart and soul of jazz. 8:00 pm - 12:00 am.
This is a family friendly venue. No cover. Mapquest

 

Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Jimmy Mak's - Celebrate the Ensemble's 20th Anniversary!

Bobby Torres Full Ensemble Latin Dance Party at Jimmy Maks Saturday June 15, 2013 at 8:00 pm

 

 

 

 



7:00 PM Latin Street Dance Lessons
8:00 PM Dance with the Bobby Torres Ensemble

Jimmy Mak's
221 N.W. 10th Portland OR 97209 - downtown, close to the corner of NW 10th & Everett in the Pearl District. 8 PM. $10.00 cover.
7:00 PM - Latin Street Dancing Lessons included with your cover - Recognized nationally, Julana Torres' unique teaching style will inspire you to dance "All Night Long". No partner and no experience necessary.
8:00 PM - Bobby’s Ensemble will perform featuring those driving Latin polyrhythms, tasty piano licks, synco-pulsating Latin bass, and three fat horns. This is a family friendly venue. Minors are welcome to join us for the first set (which usually ends at 9:30). We suggest you call now for reservations (503) 295-6542. For the late night crowd without reservations, some seating does open up after 10:00 pm. Down Beat Magazine calls Jimmy Mak's "One of the world's top 100 places to hear jazz." Fans! Especially for you, Jimmy will clear a large area in front of the stage for dancing. There will be plenty of room for you to kick it with Bobby, the Ensemble and all your friends.

 

 

 
Planning an
Event?

The Ensemble can flex from
a tight trio to the full dozen.

Add dance instruction and/or the colorful Mirandas and your event will be underway.

Contact Bobby

 
 


Drumming Parties Now Available!!

Ideal for birthdays, corporate events, schools...
No experience required.

Fun, entertaining, educational, and uniquely memorable. Using drums and other percussion instruments, participants in your event will play together as One, making real music composed of many interrelated parts.  Bobby will bring instruments and drummers.  He will personally guide each participant, sharing the art of connecting through rhythm.  Complete beginners to accomplished musicians will all play together as One!  Any size group. 1½ hour session; combine sessions for half-day and full day events.   Contact Bobby

Bobby Torres' Drumming Parties, Portland Oregon.  
 

Oregon Music Hall of Fame Inductee


Bobby Torres was inducted along with Terry Robb, Dan Balmer and others, into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame on Tuesday July 21, 2009. The formal ceremony was October 17, 2009 - at the Roseland Theater. More info at: www.oregonmusichalloffame.org.

 



 

Planning an Event?

The Ensemble can flex from
a tight trio to the full dozen
with 5 sizzling Latin horns.

Add dance instruction and/or the colorful Mirandas and your event will be underway.

Contact Bobby
3 Lead Vocalists: Julana Torres, Sean Holmes, Asha Memory. Bobby Torres Ensemble live Latin Jazz Portland Oregon.



Conga Drum Class

Contact Bobby for private conga drum lessons: bobby@bobbytorres.com
or call Bobby at (503) 224-9314.

Percussionist Bobby Torres is a record producer, songwriter, percussion instructor, session musician and band leader based in Portland, Oregon. Yes, the Ensemble is great for salsa dancing!

Bobby Torres Ensemble
(503) 224-9314
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