| Samuel Torres, percussionist, currently playing with Richard Bona, will be available for gigs in Europe between 20 and 31 of December 2005. Line up t.b.a. Quartet or quintet. For bookings please contact us at: JAZZCONFUSION@GMX.NET Born in Bogotá, Colombia, Samuel graduated in Music Composition from Universidad Javeriana. He started playing at age twelve and recalls learning a great deal from in-home jam sessions with friends of his musically inclined grand parents and relatives and began playing around with different bands in his hometown. Although a classically trained percussionist, Samuel was drawn by the sound and rhythms of different styles, especially Latinamerican and jazz. In 1998 he traveled to the United States, where he was contracted with Grammy Award Winner Arturo Sandoval with whom he toured throughout the world for four years. Upon his arrival to the US Samuel has played with renowned jazz artists such as the late Tito Puente, Chick Corea, Poncho Sanchez, Pete Escovedo, Dave Valentin, Michael Brecker, Don Byron and Claudio Roditi amongst others. Samuel moved to New York in 2002, where he is gaining recognition and respect in the most competitive musical settings while continues performing in leading venues and festivals throughout the world. Latin Percussion Inc., the renowned percussion builder appointed him as the leader, composer, producer, of "Drum Solos Revisited" a DVD targeted to those interested in learning and/or improving their technique and soloist/improvisational skills. Founder of LP, Martin Cohen claims that "he had not met an arranger/producer so talented in over 25 years". In 2004 Samuel Torres began working with the exceptionally gifted bassist, Richard Bona, again demonstrating his commitment to taking his talent to all areas of music. In September 2005 he released his first album ''Skin Tones'' on One Soul Records. Check out some samples at: http://www.onesoulonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=32 |
