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SAMUEL TORRESSAMUEL TORRESPercussionist, Composer, Arranger

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Born in Bogotá, Colombia, Samuel graduated in Music Composition fromUniversidad Javeriana. He started playing at age twelve and recalls learning agreat deal from in-home jam sessions with friends of his musically inclinedgrand parents and relatives and began playing around with different bands inhis hometown.

Although a classically trained percussionist, Samuel was drawn by the sound andrhythms of different styles, especially Latinamerican and jazz. In 1998 hetraveled to the United States, where he was contracted with Grammy AwardWinner Arturo SandovalArturo Sandoval with whom he toured throughout the world for fouryears.

Upon his arrival to the US Samuel has played with renowned jazz artists such asthe late Tito Puente, Chick Tito Puente, Chick CoreaCorea, Poncho Sanchez, Pete , Poncho Sanchez, Pete EscovedoEscovedo, Dave, DaveValentinValentin, Michael , Michael BreckerBrecker, Don Byron and Claudio , Don Byron and Claudio RoditiRoditi amongst other.

He has also performed as a guest of the Florida International University’s bigband, the 4th of July Esplanade 2000 with the Boston Pops, 2000, Singapore ArtsFestival, the “5 de Mayo” Celebration 2001 with the Nashville Symphony, theHollywood Bowl Latin Festival 2001 with the L.A. Philharmonic, 2001 NewportJazz Festival in Madarao, Japan and many more.

Samuel’s stellar playing landed him the Second Place at the 2000 Second Place at the 2000 TheloniousTheloniousMonk International Jazz Competition for Hand PercussionMonk International Jazz Competition for Hand Percussion.

He creates beautiful, yet challenging music designed to appeal to thediscriminating listener. With artfully, dynamic and relaxed chops that matchspeed with precision, the Boston Globe describes his playing: “a ferociousa ferociousconga solo by Samuel Torres that seemed not humanly possibleconga solo by Samuel Torres that seemed not humanly possible””..

Samuel moved to New York in late 2002, where he is gaining recognition andrespect in the most competitive musical settings while continues performing inleading venues and festivals throughout the world.

Latin Percussion, Inc., the renowned percussion builder appointed him as theleader, composer, producer, of “Drum Solos Revisited” a DVD targeted to thoseinterested in learning and/or improving their technique and soloist/improvisational skills. Founder of LP, Martin Cohen claims that ““he had nothe had notmet an arranger/producer so talented in over 25 yearsmet an arranger/producer so talented in over 25 years””..

In 2004 Samuel Torres began working with the exceptionally gifted bassist,Richard BonaRichard Bona, again demonstrating his commitment to taking his talent to allareas of music.

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…”…”a keen-eared, light-handed percussionist [who] can drawa keen-eared, light-handed percussionist [who] can drawa rainbow of intriguing soundsa rainbow of intriguing sounds””.. The Washington Post.

…”…”a ferocious conga solo by Samuel Torres that seemed nota ferocious conga solo by Samuel Torres that seemed nothumanly possible".humanly possible". The Boston Globe.

…”…”he had not met an arranger/producer so talented in overhe had not met an arranger/producer so talented in over25 years25 years””.. Martin Cohen, Latin Percussion Founder.

””Samuel Samuel ““PepitoPepito”” Torres is a wonderful young musician, a Torres is a wonderful young musician, agreat future maestro and playing with him has been agreat future maestro and playing with him has been ablessing to me. His playing is full of joy and thatblessing to me. His playing is full of joy and that’’s whats whatmusic is all about".music is all about". Richard Bona

““I have worked with Samuel Torres and found hisI have worked with Samuel Torres and found hismusicianship to be very personal, yet virtuosic and highlymusicianship to be very personal, yet virtuosic and highlyinformed. He has written and recorded music for his projectinformed. He has written and recorded music for his projectthat is inventive, lyrical and important work. He is a specialthat is inventive, lyrical and important work. He is a specialartist.artist.”” Jeff “Tain” Watts, renowned jazz drummer.

…”…”artfully accompanying Sandoval's artfully accompanying Sandoval's pianistic pianistic excursionsexcursions””..The Philadelphia Inquirer.

"What a fantastic study tool for "What a fantastic study tool for congueroscongueros, , timbaleros timbaleros andandbongocerosbongoceros. One of the best instructional DVDs I have. One of the best instructional DVDs I haveseen. Highly recommended".seen. Highly recommended". about "Drum Solos Revisited","Drum Solos Revisited",music composed, produced and arranged by Samuel Torres.Descarga.com

... "quien asombro a todos por su destreza en el manejo de... "quien asombro a todos por su destreza en el manejo delas maracas al estilo de los ritmos y mlas maracas al estilo de los ritmos y múúsicos de los grandessicos de los grandesllanos ganaderos de Colombia y Venezuela. El pllanos ganaderos de Colombia y Venezuela. El púúblico leblico lebrindbrindóó una ovaci una ovacióón a este joven percusionista de Bogotn a este joven percusionista de Bogotáá,,Colombia".Colombia". Elmer Gonzales, EL VOCERO, Puerto Rico.

... "the percussionist Samuel Torres who did things with the... "the percussionist Samuel Torres who did things with themaraca and congas that were the best I have heard. Hemaraca and congas that were the best I have heard. Heaccompanied Sandoval alone on the piano using onlyaccompanied Sandoval alone on the piano using onlymaraca. His four conga solo was fluid and built inward andmaraca. His four conga solo was fluid and built inward andout to all four drums easily".out to all four drums easily". SagaZ.com

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2005- 2006 Performing as a band leader with the Samuel Torres GroupSamuel Torres Group indifferent NYC Area Jazz clubs and performances in the ColombiaJazz Festivals NET and Puerto Rico’s Universidad Interamericana.

2004-2006 Member of African singer-bassist Richard Bona GroupRichard Bona Group. Toursthroughout West Central Africa, Caribbean Islands, East andWestern Europe, Canada, Japan, Korea.

2000-2004 Recording and touring percussionist to multi-award winner Cubantrumpet player Arturo SandovalArturo Sandoval. Tours throughout the USA,Japan, Latin America and Caribbean.

2000-2004 Performances with several symphonic orchestras as guestpercussionist, including: Boston Pops, Los AngelesBoston Pops, Los AngelesPhilharmonic, Cincinnati Pops, Colorado Symphony,Philharmonic, Cincinnati Pops, Colorado Symphony,Oregon Symphony, San Diego Symphony, WisconsinOregon Symphony, San Diego Symphony, WisconsinSymphony, Florida Philharmonic, National SymphonySymphony, Florida Philharmonic, National SymphonyOrchestra, Orchestra, Orquesta Orquesta de de SinaloaSinaloa-Mexico-Mexico.

2003-2004 Latin percussionist to Don ByronDon Byron’’s Music for Six Musicianss Music for Six Musicians..

2004 Percussionist to Flamenco guitarist RomeroRomero..

2004 Percussionist to John BenitezJohn Benitez and his band, NYC, JVC JazzFestival.

2003 Invited soloist to the Feria De Cali celebration in NJ, along withLarry HarlowLarry Harlow..

2003-2004 Percussionist to The Rodriguez BrothersThe Rodriguez Brothers , NYC, JVC JazzFestival, Iceland Jazz Festival.

2003-2004 Percussionist to Pianist Hector Hector Martignon Martignon & Foreign Affair& Foreign Affair.Concerts in NYC and Colombia Jazz Festivals Net.

2004 Featured percussionist, composer and band conductor for TheTheLatin Percussion All StarsLatin Percussion All Stars, featuring Giovanni HidalgoGiovanni Hidalgo .

2003-2004 Percussionist to Harpist Edmar Edmar CastanedaCastaneda, featuring Paquito D’Rivera.

2002 Invited Percussionist to the Florida International University BigBand featuring Michael Michael BreckerBrecker.

2000 Conga Player in the Jam Miami Big Band, featuring Chick Chick CoreaCorea,,Dave Dave ValentinValentin, Steve , Steve TurreTurre, Arturo Sandoval, Willie, Arturo Sandoval, WillieChirinoChirino,, andand Debbie Allen.Debbie Allen.

1999 Conga player to Willie Willie ChirinoChirino’’s Zarabandas Zarabanda..

1998 Conga player, band leader, arranger for “Los Boxeadores de laSalsa”, featured band in Colombian soap opera ““Perro AmorPerro Amor””

1996-1998 Percussionist to Alfredo de la FeAlfredo de la Fe and his band.

1991-1995 Performances with several salsa, jazz and funk bands aroundBogotá (Colombia).

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RecordingRecordingExperienceExperience

2005 Debut recordingDebut recording ““Skin TonesSkin Tones””,, to be released in 2005. Producer, Composer, Arranger, Pianist and Percussinistonist.

2004 Promotional DVD ““LPMania” for Latin Percussion. Percussionist, Composer, Programming, Producer.

2004 Debut recording for Madagascar singer Razia ZaidRazia ZaidPercussionist.

2004 Mark Mark SoskinSoskin’’ss ““Yuming Yuming ProjectProject”” to be released in Japan.Percussionist.

2005 Hernan RomeroHernan Romero’’ss ““DuendeDuende””Percussionist

2003 ““Drum Solos RevisitedDrum Solos Revisited””. DVD for Latin Percussion, released by Warner Bros.Producer, Composer, Arranger, featured Soloist.

2003 Mike Mike CampagnaCampagna’’ss debut record, featuring drummer Ari Hoenig. Percussionist.

2003 Marc AnthonyMarc Anthony’’s s ““Amar sin MentirasAmar sin Mentiras””(2005 Grammy Award Winner)(2005 Grammy Award Winner) Percussionist.

2002 Pati ManterolaPati Manterola’’ ““Que el Ritmo no PareQue el Ritmo no Pare““Percussionist.

2002 Thalia Thalia ““Thalia Thalia –– Tu y Yo Tu y Yo””..Percussionist.

2001 Arthur HanlonArthur Hanlon’’s s ““El Piano AmarilloEl Piano Amarillo””Percussionist, Co-producer, Arranger &Programming.

2001 Olga Olga GuillotGuillot’’s s ““Faltaba Yo Faltaba Yo ““Percussionist, Arranger.

2001 Arturo SandovalArturo Sandoval’’s s ““My Passion for the PianoMy Passion for the Piano””Percussionist.

2001 Frankie VFrankie V’’s s ““Smooth RideSmooth Ride”Percussionist.

2000 HBOHBO’’s Emmy Award s Emmy Award ““For Love or CountryFor Love or Country”” soundtrackPercussionist, Pre-production assistant.

2000 Debbie AllenDebbie Allen’’s s ““Soul possessedSoul possessed”” Soundtrack SoundtrackPercussionist.

2000 HBOHBO’’s s ““For Love or Country-The movieFor Love or Country-The movie””Featured percussionist

2000. ““Jam MiamiJam Miami”” Chick Corea, Arturo Sandoval, Pete Escovedo Chick Corea, Arturo Sandoval, Pete EscovedoPercussionist.

2000 NoeliaNoelia’’s s ““Golpeando FuerteGolpeando Fuerte””Percussionist, Programming.

1999 ““LolitaLolita”” Soundtrack SoundtrackPercussionist, Arranger, co-producer.

1998 ““Perro AmorPerro Amor”” Soundtrack. Colombia Soap Opera Soundtrack. Colombia Soap Opera Percussionist, Pianist, Arranger and co-producer.

1998 ““Golpe De EstadioGolpe De Estadio”” Soundtrack. Colombian Film. Dir Sergio Cabrera Soundtrack. Colombian Film. Dir Sergio CabreraPercussionist, Arranger, Orchestra conductor, co-producer.

1995 ShakiraShakira’’s s Platinum selling record Platinum selling record ““Piez DelcalzosPiez Delcalzos””Percussionist.

1995 Edy Edy MartinezMartinez’’ ““PrivilegioPrivilegio””. First Latin Jazz Record entirely . First Latin Jazz Record entirely produced in Colombiaproduced in Colombia

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2002 Scholarship Granted by the New England Conservatory.2000 Second Place, Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition.1998 “Premio Simon Bolivar To The Best Soap Opera Soundtrack

“Perro Amor”. Arranger, Co-producer.

Jazz festivals worldwide including: Newport Jazz Festival in Madarao-Japan,Montreal Jazz Festival, Toronto Jazz Festival, Newport Jazz Festival, North SeaJazz Festival, JVC Jazz Festival, Playboy Jazz Festival, Dominican Republic JazzFestival, La Villete (Paris) Jazz Festival, Warsaw Jazz Festival, Nice Jazz Festival,Marciac Jazz Festival, WOMAD Festival , Concord Jazz Festival, Senegal JazzFestival, Puerto Rico Festival de Jazz y Galeria, San Javier Jazz (Spain),Singapore Arts Festival, Moscow Jazz Festival, Festival Jazz Al Parque.

Different jazz clubs and concert halls including: Alice Tully Hall at LincolnCenter, L’Olympia in Paris, Blue Note NYC and Japan, Yoshi’s Jazz Club, Seattle’sJazz Alley, Hollywood Bowl, Boston 4th of July Esplanade, Iridium Jazz Club.

.2000-2006 Percussion and Ensemble master classes:Iceland Music School (Reyjkiavic),Winston-Salem School for the Arts (US)Universidad Nacional de ColombiaUniversity of Miami.Universidad JaverianaUniversidad Metropolitana, San Juan(P.R.)Private teacher for several years.

1996-2005 Composition teacher, Universidad Javeriana, Bogota-Colombia

1980–1993 Liceo de Cervantes (Bogota, Colombia)Primary and Secondary (high school)

1991–1993 Universidad Javeriana (Bogota, Colombia)Juvenile music program.

1994–1998 Universidad Javeriana (Bogota, Colombia).Bachelor’s Degree in Music Composition.


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