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#144703 - 07/03/02 02:33 PM Juan Torres dies !
mdorantes Offline
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Registered: 11/25/00
Posts: 1211
Loc: Queretaro, Mexico
To many, Juan Torres (Mexico) the most popular latino organist (he played in the Hammond X66), with a unique style inspire people like me and many others, ( today active keyboardist), from the late 60, 70s, 80s and most of 90s, and here in the USA great organist like Frank Pellico (Chicago)knew him as I did too.....he was a great musician and play with his hearth, recorded over 79 LPS/CDs.......he'll be missed.

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#144704 - 07/03/02 07:23 PM Re: Juan Torres dies !
Scottyee Offline
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Registered: 12/01/99
Posts: 10427
Loc: San Francisco Bay Area, CA, US...
mdorantes:

My deepest condolences to you in the passing of your friend, musician, and fellow countryman: Mr. Torres.

Curious to find out if any of Mr. Torres CD recording are available for sale in the US. Hope you're enjoying your SD1. Would love to hear some music you recorded on the SD1.

You can checkout Juan Torres impressive website here:
http://www.juantorres.com.mx/


Scott
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#144705 - 07/04/02 04:51 PM Re: Juan Torres dies !
mbl Offline
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Registered: 09/21/00
Posts: 103
Loc: el paso tx
Thanks for the information. May he rest in peace.

I followed his as a specialist, since I live where he played before taking off into fame. We consider him from 'here' (Cd. Juarez, Mexico). He started with a Hammond B3 and a piano. He had them at right angles one to the other.

Dorantes, do you know where I can buy or get his original recordings with the B3? I have most of him after that.

His work lead to many Hammond organ sales in Latin America.

Thank you.

mbl

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#144706 - 07/04/02 07:24 PM Re: Juan Torres dies !
mdorantes Offline
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Registered: 11/25/00
Posts: 1211
Loc: Queretaro, Mexico
Hello mbl and Scottyee, mbl,and yes, Juan Torres began to work in Ciudad Juarez, border with El Paso Tx., USA, then to Europe for almost 4 years......back to Mexico in Leon Gto. where he did own his Club "La Fontana".......perhaps I can help you a little more, please send me your e-mail and give me more info of what recordings are you looking for.........and for Scottyee, please send me your address and info.......my e-mails are:
tatosd1@yahoo.com and
tatosd1@hotmail.com
thanks .

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