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

"...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.

Calendar - Catch the Bobby Torres Ensemble - Live


Saturday, July 11, 2009
Join Columbia Crossings take me to the River concert series for
Latin Night with salsa dancing lessons and live music by the Bobby Torres Ensemble Quartet. Tomahawk Bay is located at 515 NE Tomahawk Island Drive, Portland, OR 97217. Tel (503) 784-6211. Gate opens at 7:00 PM. 
Latin Dance Lessons 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Bobby's Quartet plays from
8:00 - 10:00 pm. 
Pre-sale ticket price: $8  - Advance tickets available at Tickets Oregon: http://ticketsoregon.com/index.php?event_id=244  /  Day of show
ticket price: $12 .00 
Map & directions to Tomahawk Bay.

 

 


Bobby Torres Ensemble plays at the Heathman Hotel Tea Room every third Friday of the month.FREE and Family Friendly!
Friday, July 17, 2009
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 quartet 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. Quartet. Mapquest

 

 


FREE and Family Friendly!

Saturday & Sunday, July 18-19, 2009
29th Annual Cathedral Park Jazz Festival


Saturday

12:00 pm Bobby plays with Flamenco-Jazz Guitarist Toshi Onizuka
4:00 pm Bobby plays with Jessie Marquez

Sunday

4:00 pm Bobby plays with Alyssa Schwary

More information about the festival.
Map of the area

 

 

Mark your calendar: The Bridgeport Village Summer Concert Series gig has been moved
from July 23rd to September 3rd.

 

 

Jimmy Mak's - "One of the worlds top 100 places to hear jazz" - Down Beat MagazineSaturday, July 25, 2009
Jimmy Mak's
221 N.W. 10th (close to the corner of NW 10th and Everett in the Pearl District),
8 PM to 12:00 AM. 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 book your reservations 10 days in advance: (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." 12-piece. Mapquest
Fans! Look for Luis Conte in an upcoming MTV Music Special from Miami. Luis will reschedule his return to Portland to play with the Bobby Torres Ensemble and to conduct a drum/percussion clinic at Rhythm Traders at a future date. So check back for more info.

 

 

FREE and Family Friendly!
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Oregon Square Courtyard, Ashforth Pacific Summer Lunchbox Concert Series. The courtyard is nestled among a 4 building complex located at 825 NE Multnomah Street Portland, Oregon 97232 in Portland's Lloyd District (between 7th & 9th and Holladay & Pacific). The Ensemble will perform from noon to 1:00 pm. Quintet. Bring your family and a picnic basket to enjoy this free lunch time concert! Mapquest

 

 

Enjoy dinner, live music and a movie!
Friday, July 31, 2009
Cinetopia & Vinotopia

The Vinotopia Restaurant inside Cinetopia is presenting live music by Bobby Torres' Trio from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. For reservations, please call: (360) 213-2811. The theater and restaurant are Located at 11700 SE
7th St, Vancouver, WA 98683. For show times and ticket info, call the movie theater at: (360) 213-2800. Download the flyer.
Get directions to Cinetopia.
Vinotopia Restaurant won the Wine Enthusiast Award of Unique Distinction in 2007 and the Theater was selected as Portland Monthly Magazine's Best of the City in August 2006.

 

 

 

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



Planning an Event?

The Ensemble can flex from
a tight trio to a baker's dozen
with 5 sizzling Latin horns and three lead vocalists.

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

Contact Bobby


Photo: Karla Harris, Keith Brush,
and Asha Memory
 

FREE and Family Friendly!
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Mel Brown Jazz Camp
Summer Evening Concert 2009
This is an annual free outdoor concert near the campus - a wonderful tradition of the camp and a highly anticipated event in the community. Come listen to live jazz in the early evening led by Mel Brown with other guest artists at Western Oregon University in Monmouth Oregon. The mission of the Mel Brown Summer Jazz Workshop is to improve each participant’s performance skills and increase their knowledge and appreciation for jazz.
Directions provided by the University website.

Saturday, August 8, 2009
Date reserved for a private party.

 

Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Portland Center for the Performing Arts and the Portland Jazz Festival present Music on Main Street a concert series in downtown Portland from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. The stage is located at S.W. Main Street between Broadway and Park (next to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall). This event features the full Ensemble.

 

 

 

Bobby Torres Ensemble plays at the Heathman Hotel Tea Room every third Friday of the month.FREE and Family Friendly!
Friday, August 21, 2009
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 quartet 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. Quartet. Mapquest

 

 

Saturday, August 22, 2009
Date reserved for private party.

 

 

Tuesday August 25, 2009
Beaverton Arts Commission Event. 13 piece.
Please check back for more information. Confirmed.

 

 

 

FREE and Family Friendly!
Wednesday August 26, 2009
200 Market - lunch time summer concert series. Featuring Bobby's Trio. The plaza is located at 200 SW Market Building Plaza, Portland, OR 97201. Bring your family and a picnic basket to enjoy music in the summer sun as Bobby's trio drives the Latin beat into the heart and soul of jazz. 11:30-1:30.

 

 

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
Bridgeport Village Summer Concert Series 2009
Bridgeport Village Plaza Gazebo located at 17001 SW 72nd Avenue, Tigard, OR 97224. Live music featuring the Bobby Torres 10-piece Ensemble. Event time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm. More information to follow. Mapquest Note: this event date was formely listed as July 23rd.

 

Jimmy Mak's - "One of the worlds top 100 places to hear jazz" - Down Beat MagazineSaturday, September 12, 2009 - previously scheduled as Sept. 19th.
Jimmy Mak's
221 N.W. 10th (close to the corner of NW 10th and Everett in the Pearl District),
8 PM to 12:00 AM. $12.00 cover. 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 book your reservations 10 days in advance: (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."
13-piece. Mapquest

Sunday, September 13, 2009
Date reserved for a private party. To be confirmed.

 

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.

 


Bobby Torres Ensemble plays at the Heathman Hotel Tea Room every third Friday of the month.FREE and Family Friendly!
Friday, September 18, 2009
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 quartet 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. Quartet. Mapquest

 

Mark your calendar : The Jimmy Mak's gig was moved from September 19th to September 12.

 


Bobby Torres Ensemble plays at the Heathman Hotel Tea Room every third Friday of the month.FREE and Family Friendly!
Friday, October 16, 2009
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 quartet 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. Quartet. Mapquest

 

 


Bobby Torres Ensemble plays at the Heathman Hotel Tea Room every third Friday of the month.FREE and Family Friendly!
Friday, November 20, 2009
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 quartet 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. Quartet. Mapquest

 

 


Bobby Torres Ensemble plays at the Heathman Hotel Tea Room every third Friday of the month.FREE and Family Friendly!
Friday, December 18, 2009
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 quartet 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. Quartet. Mapquest

 

 

Plan Ahead for your New Year's Eve party 2010!
Call Bobby today!

 
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


Photo: The Ensemble Horns, Sean Holmes, Julana Torres and Asha Memory
 
 


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. 





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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