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Genre:

World/Other , Jazz , Tropical

Plays:

5071

Seen:

2567

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Biography

Armed with nothing more than his creative muse and his passionate vision for world peace and a heightened level of human understanding, he has crafted a new album that transcends his persona as a mere entertainer and casts him in the role of artist as an agent for change. Dances, Prayers

Management

Artist's website

www.cyloop.com/Nestor Torres

Influential Artist

Herbie Mann

Don Nestor

Tito Puente


Multimedia

Discography

Dance of the Phoenix  - 

Burning Whispers  - 

Talk to Me  - 

Treasures of the Heart  - 

This Side of Paradise  - 

Sin Palabras  - 

Morning Ride  - 

Mis Canciones Primeras  - 

Mi Alma Latina  - 

Dance Prayer & Meditation for Peace  - 

Wall

Nestor Torres live at PR Heineken Jazz Fest.

Nestor Torres live at PR Heineken Jazz Fest.

Nestor Torres in Hawaii

Nestor Torres in Hawaii

OWW 2007 World Music Concert Nestor Torres (1)

OWW 2007 World Music Concert Nestor Torres (1)

Shows

Nestor Torres in concert - Kings Center, Melbourne FL

04/21/2007   8:00 PM

Melbourne | Florida | United States

Main Stage of the King Center

3865 N. Wickham Road

Brevard Jazz Series Nestor Torres Opening "El Salsero" Adalberto Bravo & His Orchestra Tickets $38, $28 and $20 plus applicable service charges. Tickets available from: <a href=www.jazzseries.com target=_blank style=color:#FFFFFF><b><u>FOR MORE INFO VISIT</u></b></a> <a href=www.ticketmaster.com target=_blank style=color:#FFFFFF><b><u>FOR MORE INFO VISIT</u></b></a> The King Center Box Office (321) 242-2219

News

2007-12-31 - 

BIO

<a href=http://www.headsup.com/bios/torres.html target=_blank style=color:#FFFFFF><b><u>FOR MORE INFO VISIT</u></b></a>

2007-03-09 - 

Miami Stories Turns Local Celebrities into Playwrights

Miami Stories Turns Local Celebrities into Playwrights New Theatre Fundraiser Set for March 9 on Key Biscayne <a href=http://www.miamiartzine.com/vol2/issue34 /2lead.htm target=_blank style=color:#FFFFFF><b><u>FOR MORE INFO VISIT</u></b></a>

2007-02-14 - 

Here are the 2007 Billboard Latin Music Awards finalists.

February 14, 2007, 5:00 PM ET Here are the 2007 Billboard Latin Music Awards finalists. Latin Jazz Album Of The Year: "Dances, Prayers, and Meditations For Peace" Nestor Torres (Heads Up) <a href=http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/awards/ar ticle_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003545969 target=_blank style=color:#FFFFFF><b><u>FOR MORE INFO VISIT</u></b></a>

2007-01-08 - 

Air Jamaica – The Art of Music Festival 06 Pictures – Nestor Torres

Air Jamaica – The Art of Music Festival 06 Pictures – Nestor Torres <a href=http://www.airjamaicajazzandblues.com/20 06/Nestor06/index.html target=_blank style=color:#FFFFFF><b><u>FOR MORE INFO VISIT</u></b></a>

2006-07-12 - 

The Travis Smiley Show – TO LISTEN VISIT

<a href=http://www.tavistalks.com/TTcom/TSradio/ ARCH2006/042106arch/index.html target=_blank style=color:#FFFFFF><b><u>FOR MORE INFO VISIT</u></b></a>

2006-04-29 - 

Smooth Jazz 104.3 listen to ...

Nestor Torres (06/29/2006)- Nestor expresses his love for Colorado and the emotion behind his new CD 'Dances, Prayers and Meditations for Peace'. <a href=http://www.cd1043.com/home/artist_archiv es.html target=_blank style=color:#FFFFFF><b><u>FOR MORE INFO VISIT</u></b></a>

2006-04-29 - 

FIU Magazine - The Dalai Lama’s presentation ...

The Dalai Lama’s presentation was led by an extraordinary live musical performance by renowned flutist and composer Nestor Torres. A practitioner of Nichiren Buddhism, Torres wrote an original score for the Dalai Lama based on the rhythmic intonation of the recitation of the Lotus Sutra, the sacred Buddhist scripture. <a href=http://news.fiu.edu/fiumag/winter_05/cov er2.htm target=_blank style=color:#FFFFFF><b><u>FOR MORE INFO VISIT</u></b></a>

2006-04-29 - 

Smooth Jazz 104.3

Nestor Torres (06/29/2006)- Nestor expresses his love for Colorado and the emotion behind his new CD 'Dances, Prayers and Meditations for Peace. <a href=http://www.cd1043.com/home/artist_archiv es.html target=_blank style=color:#FFFFFF><b><u>FOR MORE INFO VISIT</u></b></a>

2006-04-28 - 

First View

Nestor Torres traveled to New York in September 2001 to mediate and perform in various houses of worship near Ground Zero. <a href=http://www.smooth-jazz.de/firstview/Torr es/Dances.htm target=_blank style=color:#FFFFFF><b><u>FOR MORE INFO VISIT</u></b></a>

2006-04-27 - 

ALL ABOUT JAZZ - Dances, Prayers & Meditations for Peace

ALL ABOUT JAZZ Dances, Prayers & Meditations for Peace Nestor Torres | Heads Up International (2006) <a href=http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article. php?id=23028 target=_blank style=color:#FFFFFF><b><u>FOR MORE INFO VISIT</u></b></a>

2006-04-26 - 

Nestor Torres: Dances, Prayers & Meditations For Peace - LatinBeat Magazine

Nestor Torres: Dances, Prayers & Meditations For Peace Latin Beat Magazine, April, 2006 by Rudy Mangual <a href=http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/m i_m0FXV/is_3_16/ai_n16359897 target=_blank style=color:#FFFFFF><b><u>FOR MORE INFO VISIT</u></b></a>

2006-04-25 - 

GRAMMY AWARD WINNING FLAUTIST NESTOR TORRES OFFERS DANCES, PRAYERS &MEDITATIONS FOR PEACE TO A TROUBLED WORLD

GRAMMY AWARD WINNING FLAUTIST NESTOR TORRES OFFERS DANCES, PRAYERS &MEDITATIONS FOR PEACE TO A TROUBLED WORLD Multi-cultural recording set for release on April 25, 2006 We live in a time of tragedy and upheaval. From global terrorism to the war in Iraq, from the tsunami in Indonesia to the violent storms along the Gulf Coast, the dawn of the 21 st century has brought uncertainty and apprehension to every corner of the globe. <a href=http://www.headsup.com/albums/3111.asp target=_blank style=color:#FFFFFF><b><u>FOR MORE INFO VISIT</u></b></a>

2006-02-16 - 

The Music of Nestor Torres: Solo Transcriptions and Performing Artist Master Class CD

The Music of Nestor Torres: Solo Transcriptions and Performing Artist Master Class CD About The Music of Nestor Torres: Solo Transcriptions and Performing Artist Master Class CD For Flute. Woodwind - Flute Method or Collection. 0. Jazz; Latin; play along. Book & CD. 80 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing. (0605B) <a href=http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/pages.html ?cart=3383644389256213&target=smp_detail.html %26sku%3DAP.0605B&s=pages-www.google.com/sear ch&e=/sheetmusic/detail/AP.0605B.html&t=&k=&r =wwws-err5 target=_blank style=color:#FFFFFF><b><u>FOR MORE INFO VISIT</u></b></a>

2005-12-15 - 

Fundacion Nacional Para La Cultura

Fundacion Nacional Para La Cultura Uno de los músicos de mayor prestigio del jazz latino, Néstor Torres se inició en el mundo de la música gracias al estímulo de sus progenitores. <a href=http://www.prpop.org/biografias/n_bios/n estor_torres.shtml target=_blank style=color:#FFFFFF><b><u>FOR MORE INFO VISIT</u></b></a>

2005-11-28 - 

Yottamusic.com

Yottamusic.com <a href=http://www.yottamusic.com/artists/Nestor -Torres/target=_blank style=color:#FFFFFF><b><u>FOR MORE INFO VISIT</u></b></a>

2005-11-27 - 

Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues - Features Nestor Torres

November 27, 2005 Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues - Features Nestor Torres <a href=http://www.yardflex.com/archives/000218. html target=_blank style=color:#FFFFFF><b><u>FOR MORE INFO VISIT</u></b></a>

2005-06-23 - 

Nestor Torres By Susan Alexander

Latin Grammy Award-winner Nestor Torres on music, peace By Susan Alexander <a href=http://www.weekender.co.jp/new/031205/in terview-torres.htmltarget=_blank style=color:#FFFFFF><b><u>FOR MORE INFO VISIT</u></b></a>

2005-06-22 - 

Nestor Torres - Artist Interview by: Jeff Winbush

Nestor Torres With Words (and Music) Artist Interview by: Jeff Winbush <a href=http://www.jazzreview.com/articledetails .cfm?ID=2987 target=_blank style=color:#FFFFFF><b><u>FOR MORE INFO VISIT</u></b></a>

2005-06-19 - 

Nestor Torres - Pitt News

Pitt News The word "jazz" evokes certain images for nearly everyone. Saxophone. Trumpet. Bass. Flute? Just ask Nestor Torres, the Puerto Rican jazz flutist who has been one of the leading players in his field for nearly 15 years. University of Pittsburgh students will get the chance to do just that, as Torres will appear as part of the school's 35th annual Jazz Seminar and Concert next week. <a href=http://media.www.pittnews.com/media/stor age/paper879/news/2005/11/03/Ae/LatinJazz.Flu tist.To.Play.Pitt-1785823.shtml target=_blank style=color:#FFFFFF><b><u>FOR MORE INFO VISIT</u></b></a>

2005-04-11 - 

World Music Center-Puerto Rico Heineken Jazzfest Kicks Off June 2nd

World Music Center Puerto Rico Heineken Jazzfest Kicks Off June 2nd San Juan, Puerto Rico (PRNewswire) - Warm weather, beautiful beaches, diverse activities and authentic Latin culture, cuisine and history -- these are the experiences thousands of jazz lovers will enjoy at the 15th Annual Puerto Rico Heineken JazzFest taking place June 2-5, at the Tito Puente Amphitheater in San Juan. <a href=http://www.worldmusiccentral.org/article .php/20050520083509520 target=_blank style=color:#FFFFFF><b><u>FOR MORE INFO VISIT</u></b></a>

2005-04-08 - 

Hispanic Magazine - The first thing you notice about Néstor Torres is how active he is

Hispanic Magazine The first thing you notice about Néstor Torres is how active he is. Even at rest, the two-time Grammy nominated flautist exudes energy. <a href=http://www.hispaniconline.com/magazine/2 002/may/Cultura/ target=_blank style=color:#FFFFFF><b><u>FOR MORE INFO VISIT</u></b></a>

2005-04-07 - 

... NESTOR TORRES JAZZ UP MIAMI DADE COLLEGE NORTH CAMPUS AT THE NUESTRO RITMO MUSIC FEST

LEGENDARY LATIN MUSICIANS “CACHAO,” “EL TOJO,” ALBITA, PAQUITO D’RIVERA & NESTOR TORRES JAZZ UP MIAMI DADE COLLEGE NORTH CAMPUS AT THE NUESTRO RITMO MUSIC FEST <a href=http://www.mdc.edu/Home/Press/ritmo.htm target=_blank style=color:#FFFFFF><b><u>FOR MORE INFO VISIT</u></b></a>

2005-04-05 - 

An ETV radio presentation - Conversation with Joan

In 2001, world renowned jazz flutist Nestor Torres won the Latin Grammy Award for his album, "This Side of Paradise." <a href=http://crmc.cofc.edu/conversations2/favo rite.htm target=_blank style=color:#FFFFFF><b><u>FOR MORE INFO VISIT</u></b></a>

Comments

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Coqu� | 

07/05/2007

YOUR MUSIC ROCKS!!!!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; LOVE IT!!!&nbsp;

AMADOR | 

06/26/2007

Hola Nestor Que gran honor incluirme entre tus amigos. Lo mejor de la música es que no se necesita, conocer idiomas para que ésta llene tu corazón y tu mi amigo lo haces con gran fantasia e ilusión. Un gustazo oír tus bellos temas. un abrazo

Arthur Abgaryan | 

05/11/2007

hola!gracias por el request! ARTHUR!www.arthurabg aryan.tk

zaidita | 

05/09/2007

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Alessa | 

05/05/2007

¡Hola! Gracias por agregarme a tu lista de amigos n_n He escuchado todos tus temas enteros, y sobre todo me han gustado mucho "Sutra of the wonderful law" y "St. Peter´s prayer". En general unos temas muy buenos, y un sonido de flauta genial. Me encanta tu música y tocas muy bien. Tus canciones transmiten mucho y llegan al corazón. Sin más y deseándote por siempre toda la suerte del mundo. Muchos besitos de Alessa *^_^* ¡Vuelve cuando quieras! ;D

ricardo moreno | 

05/04/2007

Muchisimas gracias por agregarme Nestor,he disfrutado escuchandote, un placer conocerte.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nb sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&n bsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;& nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp ;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs p; un fuerte abrazo.

DIEGO PAQUÉ | 

05/04/2007

Amigo Nestor,Bienvenido a mi gran Familia del Hoody bienvenidos "tus vientos"&nbsp; de brisa fresca hasta el Mediterraneo...Todo un Placer tu música...Salud,

Trinidad Montero | 

04/23/2007

Gracias por tu comentario Nestor,tu música llega y eso es una de las cosas más bellas que puede pasar en el maravilloso mundo en el que nos movemos el de la música esas cositas te dan vida para seguir.Un abrazo Trinidad Montero

luckyjinx-Egedeme | 

04/21/2007

Fue un honor compartir contigo y su familia en su cumpleaño... Te deseo lo mejor en su vida artistica igual que en su vida personal.... Luckyjinx........Ege deme...... &nbsp;

la_bulgara | 

04/07/2007

Hola Nestor! Muchas racias por agregarme como amiga.&nbsp; Me encanta tu musica.&nbsp; Te deseo de corazon mucha suerte. La_Bulgara

DJ Sama | 

04/06/2007

WHEN IS OUR NEXT JAM SESSION?

CubanSugar | 

04/05/2007

Congratulation for the nomination! Much as gracias por el request. Me gusta mucho tu musíca. Saludos de Sulema!

SANTAYANAPOWER | 

03/30/2007

its all love!!!

Antonio Quintana | 

03/30/2007

Hola Nestor! Es un placer que me agregues como amigo. Me ha encantado tu música! Un claro ejemplo de que no hacen falta palabras para hacer disfrutar de la buena música, como bien dice tu álbum. Mucha suerte! Saludos desde Sabadell.

VenaPoetica | 

03/30/2007

Thank you so much for your poetic support and for allowing us to host your poetic world debut! May the light always shine in you. May you continue to inspire the world the way that you do. Thank you!

Deborah Magdalena | 

03/30/2007

i&nbsp;love you HER-MANO your babysis deborah

Luna Eikar | 

03/30/2007

Pero que bien suena ese jazz tropical, me encanta.Gracias por el add.Saludos desde ColombiaLUNA EIKAR

La Soga | 

03/29/2007

Hi Nestor. How r u? Thanks for the add. We hope you have good luck with your music. Cheers from Spainhttp://www.lasoga.es http://www.fotolog.com/lasogahttp ://www.myspace.com/javibaez

Ariel | 

03/28/2007

Nestor, Congratulations on your nomination! Saludos, Arie l

LociónFunk | 

03/28/2007

Gracias x el Add!"free your mind and your ass will follow..."////LociónFunk////