Latin Jazz Master Samuel Torres on New Music, Trio Libre & More

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series. On this episode, we talk with Latin Grammy Award-winning percussionist and composer Samuel Torres. Born in Bogotá, Samuel has built an extraordinary international career, blending Latin rhythms with jazz sophistication and classical textures. We caught up with him to discuss his 2024 album A Dance for Birds, a deeply personal and visionary project brought to life by his Latin Chamber Ensemble and featuring the acclaimed Bergamot String Quartet. This album showcases a rich fusion of styles—where rhythm, melody, and orchestration meet to create a unique and immersive musical experience. In this interview, we dive into his journey, inspirations, the making of the album, and his evolution as an artist on the global stage. Dig into this vibrant and powerful conversation. 🎶 Get the album & more:https://www.samueltorres.com/latin-chamber-ensemble-members For More Neon Jazz: Shows via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/neonjazzkc/Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/neonjazzkcSubscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-joe-dimino/id546432639?mt=2 The Home of Neon Jazz:http://theneonjazz.blogspot.com/ Contribute to Neon Jazz via PayPal:                    https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.