Alex Torres

Located in Amsterdam, NY, a little city close to Albany, bass player and vocalist Alex Torres and his fourteen-piece group, Los Reyes Latinos (translated as “The Latin Kings”) possess attracted worldwide attention making use of their exciting, horn-driven method of Latin dance music. Voted “Greatest Latin music group” by Metroland Newspaper in 1995, 1996, and 1999, the group provides more and more emphasized the jazz components of their repertoire. Their 4th record, Entre Amigo, released in Apr 1999, was a Grammy award semi-finalist Produced in Oct 1980, Alex Torres Y Los Reyes Latinos spent five years sharpening their sound during weekend shows at wedding ceremonies, benefits, and telethons. During this time period, the music group released three singles: “Ël Pilonero” in 1983, “Como Yo Te Quiero” in 1984, and “Estoy Desengado” in 1985. Going for a even more professional strategy, Alex Torres Y Los Reyes Latinos released their debut record, Noche Habanera, in past due-’85. The next June, the group positioned first within a battle from the rings in Hartford, CT. Furthermore to Torres, Los Reyes Latinos features Nicholas Lue (helper movie director, piano, vocals), Miquel A. Cruz (business lead vocals), Jimmy “Pelu” Fontanez (bongos, tambora), Todd Fabozzi (congas), John Bronk, Kevin “Skillet” Hendrick, Brian Patneaude, Terry Gordon, Mike Perry and Chuck “The Mime” Yurgans (trumpets), Ken “Snoopy” Olsen and William “Teacher” Merkley (trombones), Juan Carlos Marrero (timbale), and Angel “Sugary Pea” Dueno (guira, vocals).