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Nestor Torres

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Styles: Latin Jazz, Crossover Jazz, World Fusion, Smooth Jazz, Contemporary Jazz

Biography: Jazz flutist Nestor Torres was born and raised in Puerto Rico, where he was inspired by people like Cal Tjader, Dave Brubeck, and Tito Puente. He began studying flute at age 12. Torres' father, a talented musician, bought him a drum set when he was five. His playing incorporates a smorgasbord of Latin ...Read full biography

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Morning Ride

Released: 1989

Label: Verve Forecast

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Taut piano from Herbie Hancock; otherwise nice, although a bit restrained. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide ...Read full review

Mi Alma Latina (My Latin Soul)

Released: 2002

Label: Shanachie Entertainment Corp.

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Much like Gloria Estefan, whose hit "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" he covers here, the veteran Grammy-winning flutist from Puerto Rico has too often compromised his Latin roots in search of contemporary jazz ...Read full review

More Nestor Torres albums: Main Albums (11), Compilations (1)

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