NESTOR TORRES: JAZZ FLUTE TRADITIONS

JAZZ FLUTE TRADITIONS ALBUM COVER

With his Caribbean heritage, Classical training and a unique, rhythmic & melodic approach to Jazz improvisation, Nestor Torres shows his deep respect and knowledge of the tradition of Jazz and Latin Jazz Flute in its purest forms with his 15th album release, JAZZ FLUTE TRADITIONS. This eleven-song offering pays homage to legendary Jazz Flute pioneers like Herbie Mann and Eric Dolphy, as well as Torres’ idol and mentor, Hubert Laws. “For years I’ve wanted to pay tribute to the Jazz Flute pioneers that opened the way for us”, says Nestor. “I am excited to finally make this dream project a reality with Alfi Records.”

Nestor Torres defies the daunting task of bringing together what would seem to be an incongruent mix & match of unrelated pieces by creating a cohesive and exciting narrative of the rich, deep and somewhat overlooked contribution of the flute to the Jazz cannon. His very personal renditions of mid-20th century standards are themselves a contribution to Jazz Flute Traditions to come in the 21st century and beyond.

NESTOR TORRES: JAZZ FLUTES TRADITIONS is a revelation of Nestor Torres' essence, prowess and artistry, as he stands on the shoulders of and pays a most worthy tribute to those who came before him.

THE EXPERIENCE

“Nestor is unlike any other flautist you know. His wide range of talents transcends his music... Beyond the sound of his flute, he is the consummate communicator, always inspiring with his songs and compositions, his voice, and his words, written and spoken.”
- Bernarda Reyes, Latin Recording Academy

“It is a rare occasion that I have to consult a Thesaurus to find enough superlatives to describe this flautists performance. I could say "incredible" and not be close. "Fantastic" an understatement. "Impressive" would have to be in headline type.”… Speaking of masters, Nestor Torres is a maestro, a professore, technically perfect, with a tone that is beyond belief; imagination and creativity pervade every solo.”
- Allan Kanovsky, www.JazzBluesFlorida.com

“[His CD This Side of Paradise] shows us one more time the great virtuosity and versatility of Nestor Torres, who is capable of transmitting different types of sensations and sentiments through his flute playing.”
- Jazz Contemporáneo

“SIN PALABRAS…is being lauded as an instrumental pop masterpiece and we agree!”
– Paula Edelstein, Jazzusa.com

“This album (Dances, Prayers & Meditations For Peace) has a holy solemnity and shimmering beauty to it that has the power to change the way we think about the world and what we as warring societies are doing to it and to ourselves.”
- Troy Record

“Nestor Torres expresses our longings for paradise and he's one of the few who can pacify our needs for tropical comforts!”
- Samurai Latino

“Nestor combines the refreshing sounds of his flute with Latin beats, pop and spirituality. It is a creative and courageous approach that merits attention.”
Place Jazz Newsletter

“Torres is one of the icons within Latin Jazz and one of the most influential musicians within Latin music. His playing incorporates a smorgasbord of Latin jazz, pop, straight- ahead jazz and classical styles, and has been described as "an exotic mix of styles… [with] impeccable musicianship, and irresistible improvisations”

“Nestor Torres’ music is as much about the groove and the dancer as it is about romance and seduction through melody”

“Whether performing for the Dalai Lama or for students at Grammy CareerDay, Florida-based jazz flautist/composer/producer Nestor Torres is one of the most beloved musicians on the jazz scene today.”
- SoundsOfTimelessJazz.com

“…The music… was terrific, of course. Celebrated Puerto Rican flautist Nestor Torres performed…playing to multiple standing ovations…. He worked the flute likes Miles worked the trumpet– his fast, nimble fingers gliding gracefully across his instrument as he traversed the length of the stage.”
- John Thomason, Boca Raton Magazine

“Top-notch in every way. Highly recommended….Perfect.”
- JazzReview.com

THE LIFE / BIOGRAPHY

Nestor Torres

Standing on the shoulders of flute giants from worlds as diverse as Rampal & Galway in Classical Music; Richard Egues' Cuban Charanga style; rocker Ian Anderson's Jethro Tull; Herbie Mann and - most influential of all - Hubert Laws as pioneers of Jazz Flute, Latin Grammy Award winning Nestor Torres' rhythmic and mellifluous flute sound remains apart in a class all by itself. His 14 recordings as a soloist; 4 Latin Grammy nominations, one Grammy nomination and one Latin Grammy Award; collaborations with diverse artists such as Gloria Estefan, Kenny Loggins, Dave Mathews, Herbie Hancock, Tito Puente, Michael Camilo, Paquito D' Rivera and Arturo Sandoval; as well as performances with the Cleveland, Singapore, and New World Symphony Orchestras among many others, are testament to the remarkable journey of an Artist who continues to grow and enrich the lives of those who experience his talents.

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Read the full Nestor Torres Biography here

THE MUSIC

NESTOR TORRES: JAZZ FLUTE TRADITIONS

Quotes and Reviews

“The release of Jazz Flutes Traditions captures [Nestor Torres] energy, depth, and technical brilliance… all that and more.” Mark Ruffin – Real Jazz SiriusXM Program Director at Sirius/XM Satellite Radio

Nestor Torres is a force to be reckoned with. Anyone who loves jazz flute or is a serious student of the jazz flute repertoire should find his Jazz Flute Traditions a thoroughly enjoyable experience and a must have. Torres is a remarkable player and this ‘live’ recording just reinforces the excitement this fine musician can generate on his instrument.
Ralph Miriello - Huffington Post

Most jazz enthusiasts will be familiar with Swingin’ Shepherds Blues, Adagio from Concierto de Aranjuez, Cute, and Cole Porter’s So In Love. From this reviewer’s point of view, any one of these is worth the price of the CD… Torres (is) one of the few contemporary excellent jazz flute players. The listener will be rewarded. I look forward to the next edition.
Norman Vickers - www.jazzpensacola.com/

“The ease with which Nestor moves among the many styles he has mastered is simply a knockout! 5.0 out of 5 stars” Grady Harp, amazon.com

"A solid set of flute jazz that tips the cap to august composers... The entire crew is lighting fires all over the place... A real cooker with nothing to prove, this is just one of those sets where the special sauce is liberally applied and the result tastes great. Well done.”
CHRIS SPECTOR, Editor and Publisher – www.midwestrecord.com

“This is undeniably a beautiful album executed by a true virtuoso of the flute and one who, like his contemporary Hubert Laws, has made the instrument one of mesmeric attraction. From the irresistible opener "Swingin' Shepherds Blues," through Neal Hefti's famous "Cute" to the Latin-esque finale "Miami Beach Rhumba," every number on this record possesses its own unique charm and in doing so makes this welcome release very addictive.”
ROGER FARBEY – allaboutjazz.com

“Torres demonstrates his total understanding of the jazz flute tradition with his thoughtful selection of some of the genre’s most influential repertoire on this new album…. The music just cooks and you can feel the audience bouncing in their seats…. The ability of Torres to switch styles so seamlessly is a testament to the man’s virtuosity… His tone is pure, liquid and transcendent.”
Ralph A. Miriello - huffingtonpost.com

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Jazz Flute Traditions

Nestor Torres

Nouveau Latino
Grammy & Latin Grammy Nominated

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Dances Prayers & Meditations for Peace

Nestor Torres

Sin Parablas

Nestor Torres

My Latin Soul
(Mi Alma Latina)

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This Side of Paradise

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Treasures of the Heart

Talk to Me

Burning Whispers

Dance of the Phoenix

Morning Ride

Mis Canciones Primeras

Nestor Torres

Upcoming Events

APR 26

ArtsGarage

Arts Garage

THE VIDEOS

Maria Cervantes
http://youtu.be/aDYkOOV1SaQ
From the TV Special "Nestor Torres 'Live' @ El Yaguez featuring young Puerto Rican students & musicians performing songs from Grammy nominated CD 'Nouveau Latino'

NeoDance Sneak Preview
http://youtu.be/b6XDAH-H1t4
"Nestor Torres Presents Neodance" Coming Soon

THE CONVERSATION

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