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

 

Celebrate Bobby's Birthday and the 18th Anniversary of the Bobby Torres Ensemble!!

Bobby Torres Full Ensemble at Jimmy Maks Saturday February 11, 2012 at 8:00 pm features 3 lead vocalists and 5 fat horns.Saturday, February 11, 2012
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 to 12:00 AM. $10.00 cover.
Join us to celebrate Bobby's birthday and the Anniversary of the Ensemble with special guest percussionist Carmelo Torres!
Bobby’s 11– piece Ensemble features Latin polyrhythms, tasty piano licks, a synco-pulsating Latin bass, five fat horns, and the harmonic tones of the three lead vocalists: Karla Harris, Julana Torres and Jessica Hollyfield-Melz. 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."
Full Ensemble. 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, February 17, 2012
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, March 16, 2012
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 Full Ensemble Latin Dance Party at Jimmy Maks Saturday March 24, 2012 at 8:00 pm features 3 lead vocalists and 5 fat horns.Latin Dance Party!
Saturday, March 24, 2012

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 to 12:00 AM. $10.00 cover.
Bobby’s 11– piece Ensemble features Latin polyrhythms, tasty piano licks, a synco-pulsating Latin bass, five fat horns, and the harmonic tones of two lead vocalists: Julana Torres and Jessica Hollyfield-Melz. 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."
Full Ensemble. 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
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, April 20, 2012
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 Full Ensemble Cinco de Mayo Party at Jimmy Maks Saturday May 5, 2012 at 8:00 pm features 2 lead vocalists and 5 fat horns.Cinco De Mayo Party!!
Saturday, May 5, 2012

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 to 12:00 AM. $10.00 cover.
Join us to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!
Bobby’s 11– piece Ensemble features Latin polyrhythms, tasty piano licks, a synco-pulsating Latin bass, five fat horns, and the harmonic tones of two lead vocalists: Julana Torres and Jessica Hollyfield-Melz. 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."
Full Ensemble. 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, May 18, 2012
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, June 15, 2012
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

 

 

New Years Eve 2012 ... Monday, December 31, 2012

Benson Hotel
 
Mayfair Ballroom
309 SW Broadway Portland, OR 97205-3725  Tel. (503) 295-4110. Call for information. 9:00 pm - 1:00 am. We had so much fun last year, the Benson General Manager has invited us back again to celebrate the New year! Join Bobby and his 9-piece ensemble to dance the night away and to ring in a prosperous new year. Bobby will again feature four interactive dancers to party with the guests and to ignite the dance floor.
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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
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