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Nestor Torres

Nestor Torres - flute, composer, recording artist, bandleader Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, Latin jazz flutist Nestor Torres took an early interest in music, following the lead of his father, who played the piano and vibes. Torres started playing the drums at age 5 but became interested in the flute which he started studying at age 12 at The Free Music School. Torres later claimed that after hearing the famous American jazz flautist Hubert Laws, “...he changed my Life forever”. Torres went to major in music education at the Inter-American University in nearby San German then moved to New York City with his family when he was 18 years old

Tales From The Trunk

By Ruben Caban

Label: Ruben Caban Music
Released: 2026
Track listing: 1. The trunk 2. Lotus Blossom 3. Speak No Evil 4. Time After Time 5. Mission Hill 6. Ruben's Mambo 7. Obsesion 8. Chacha's Tune

¡Que Sentimiento!

By Héctor Lavoe

Label: Fania / Craft Recordings
Released: 2026
Track listing: Amor Soñado (Remastered 2026); Lo Dejé Llorando (Remastered 2026); Juventud (Remastered 2026); Yo 'Ta Cansa (Remastered 2026); Soy Vagabundo (Remastered 2026); Él Son (Remastered 2026); Seguiré Mi Viaje (Remastered 2026);No Hay Quién Te Aguante (Remastered 2026).

Southern Breeze

By Eric Chacon

Label: Acrylic label
Released: 2026
Track listing: Southern Breeze; The Flute Guy; El Cumbanchero; Crepuscular; Rachel’s Song; Blues For Bill; Afromerengue; Horchata; Cire

Gafieira Rio Miami: Beleza Pura

by Katchie Cartwright
May 16, 2026

Put on your dancing shoes for Beleza Pura, the sophomore release of Gafieira Rio Miami, the South Florida-based Latin big band. The album presents an exuberant program of Brazilian and Latin jazz standards, updated with spirited arrangements by Ricardo Gilly. The mood is upbeat and the performances are peppered with guest appearances by such Brazilian luminaries ...

The River

By Silvano Monasterios

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2025
Track listing: The River (Opening); Dance on the Wire; Against the Current; Carmen Elena; Ambar; Ambar’s Courage; The River Between Us.

Beleza Pura

By Gafieira Rio Miami

Label: Brazilianaire Music Marketing & DBB Production
Released: 2025
Track listing: Tô Voltando; Dama Ideal; Você Não Entende Nada, feat. Roberta Sá; Pé do Meu Samba; Um a Zero, feat. Yamandu Costa; A Voz do Morro, feat. Luciana Mello; Mas Que Nada, feat. Tony Succar & Eylen Ramon; Trilha do Amor, feat. Yainer Horta; Só Danço Samba, feat. Antonio Adolfo & Nestor Torres; A Volta da Gafieira, feat. Eggy.

Silvano Monasterios: The River

by Jack Bowers
April 11, 2025

To enhance his musical excursion along The River, composer, arranger and pianist Silvano Monasterios invited eight talented companions on board to share the ride. He did not make it easy for them. As envisioned by Monasterios, this river is by turns placid or turbulent, sparse or overflowing--but invariably tricky to navigate and tame. ...

Camilo Valencia: One Heart At A Time - A Remembrance (1959-2003)

by Dr. Alex Sino
January 6, 2024

Camilo Valencia, a soul brimming with boundless passion, sadly died on September 6, 2023 after undergoing a third heart transplant. He thus carried the weight of four hearts throughout his journey, each pulsating with an ardent desire to share his musical gifts with the world. During his career, Camilo Valencia racked up credits working ...

Payin’ My Dues

By Jay Lawrence

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2023