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3 Lead Vocalists: Asha Memory, Sean Holmes, Karla Harris

"...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
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

Bobby Torres Ensemble plays at the Heathman Hotel Tea Room every third Friday of the month. Tonight! FREE and Family Friendly!
Friday, May 16, 2008
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 at Sokol Blosser Winery 18th Annual Memorial Weekend Holiday Party
Saturday, Sunday Monday, May 24, 25, 26, 2008
Sokol Blosser Winery - Memorial Weekend Party !!

Join Bobby for Sokol Blosser's 18th Annual Memorial Weekend Summer Kick-Off Party! Saturday, Sunday and Monday: May 24, 25, 26, 2008. Sokol Blosser Winery, 5000 Sokol Blosser Lane, Dundee OR 97115. Telephone: (800) 582-6688. 11:00 am- 5:00 pm.

Taste newly released and library estate wines. Enjoy delicious food or bring along your own basket. Rain or shine you can dine and dance with the Ensemble under the Big Tent. 20% off discount on case orders and special collectors wine sets. $10.00 tasting fee.

Thursday, May 29th catch Bobby's long time friend
Tom Jones performing live at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 7:30pm. Don't miss this opportunity to see this cultural icon live in concert and to experience Tom's inspiring vocal power. Bobby has said, "He is one of the greatest performing artists. He surpases any generation".

Friday, May 30th, 2008
Private Corporate Event - Doubletree Hotel Lloyd Center, 1000 NE Multnomah,
Portland, OR 97232. 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. 9-piece with vocals. 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

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

Friday, June 6th, 2008
Wilf's Restaurant & Bar
Union Station, 800 NW Sixth Ave, (Located at
NW 6th and Irving, in the heart of the Pearl,
look for the clock tower in the sky; that's
where you'll find Wilfs). Tel. (503) 223-0070.
This family owned restaurant offers classic and contemporary fare, using only fresh, organic Northwest products from Painted Hills, Draper Valley,Umpqua Dairy and more. Bobby's quartet drives the Latin beat into the heart and soul of jazz starting at 8:00 pm. Cover: $5.00. Mapquest

Saturday, June 7th, 2008 Jimmy Mak's - "One of the worlds top 100 places to hear jazz" - Down Beat Magazine - (formerly scheduled for June 28th)
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

Saturday June 14th - day reserved.

Bobby Torres Ensemble plays at the Heathman Hotel Tea Room every third Friday of the month. FREE and Family Friendly!
Friday, June 20, 2008
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

Saturday, June 21st, 2008
Pacific University Alumni Reunion - by invitation only
Quintet 11:20-2:30 pm. More information to follow.

Saturday July 5, 2008
Living Room Theater
341 S.W. 10th (at the corner of 10th & Stark in downtown) Portland, OR 97205. Tel (971) 222-2010.
The theater presents live jazz in the lounge Friday & Saturday evenings. Enjoy Bobby Torres' Trio
from 8:00 pm - 12:00 am. The living room theater features independent films in six intimate theaters, high-definition digital movie projection, in-theater service until showtime, plush recliners, private tables, a café & bar. Mapquest

Bobby Torres Ensemble plays at the Heathman Hotel Tea Room every third Friday of the month. FREE and Family Friendly!
Friday, July 18, 2008
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 July 26, 2008
Living Room Theater
341 S.W. 10th (at the corner of 10th & Stark in downtown) Portland, OR 97205. Tel (971) 222-2010.
The theater presents live jazz in the lounge Friday & Saturday evenings. Enjoy Bobby Torres' Trio
from 8:00 pm - 12:00 am. The living room theater features independent films in six intimate theaters, high-definition digital movie projection, in-theater service until showtime, plush recliners, private tables, a café & bar. Mapquest

Oregon Square Courtyard Concert July 30, 2008 featuring Bobby Torres Ensemble at noon - Free and family friendly. FREE and Family Friendly!
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
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! Quintet. Mapquest

Friday August 1st - day reserved, event pending. Check back for updates.

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 Jimmy Mak's - "One of the worlds top 100 places to hear jazz" - Down Beat Magazine
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

Wednesday August 6, 2008 Noon summer concert Bobby Torres 200 Market Building Portland Oregon
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
200 Market - Lunch time summer concert series at 200 SW Market
Building Plaza, Portland, OR 97201. 11:30-1:30.
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. Trio.
Mapquest

Bobby Torres Ensemble plays at the Heathman Hotel Tea Room every third Friday of the month. FREE and Family Friendly!
Friday, August 15, 2008
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 16, 2008
Private corporate event.
Quartet. 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Photo courtesy of the Oregon Zoo.

Saturday, October 4th, 2008 Jimmy Mak's - "One of the worlds top 100 places to hear jazz" - Down Beat Magazine
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

		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

Plan Ahead for New Year's Eve - 2009!

Wednesday, December 31, 2008
OBA! Restaurant
Bobby and the Ensemble invite you to celebrate
New Year's Eve with them at OBA! Restaurante Y Refresqueria located at 555 NW 12th (on 12th between Glisan & Hoyt in the Pearl). Plan now to Party with Bobby and create a memorable night for you and your friends. The band will play from 8:30 pm - 12:30 am. Cover and more details to follow. Quintet. Mapquest

Conga Drum Class
On Saturdays, join Bobby for Latin Percussion and Conga Drum Lessons.

Saturdays, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
At African Rhythm Traders, 424 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232 (near N.E. Broadway and Grand Avenue).
$15.00 per class. Pay ahead for 9 classes and get the 10th one free.

This is a group class. Private lessons are also available. For information or to register contact: 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!

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