Rai Torres

Rai Torres

STUDIO MUSICIAN, TOMMY TORRES, MENUDO

Rai Torres, studio musician, producer and musical director. Although New York is his birthplace, Puerto Rico has been where Rai Torres has polished his instinctive talent and skill for more than 20 years, naturally becoming one of Puerto Ricos most accomplished and sought-after musicians. The number of artists that Rai has recorded and performed live with are inestimable; nevertheless, mentioning some will enlighten you to his remarkable career and opportunities that he has had at every level over the past few years. He has been honored to record with Gilberto Santa Rosa (Sony BMG); Victor Manuelle (Sony BMG), Wilkins (Masa Records), salsa music singer, Domingo Quiñones, as well as with Grammy nominee, Chayanne (Sony BMG).

For many years, he has had the privilege to record for several renowned Latin Christian artists and internationally known. Among them, Latin Grammy Nominee: Marcos Vidal with whom Rai had the opportunity to participate as musical producer on his album, œSigo esperándote. Rai Torres has recorded and/or performed with major label artists such as Latin Grammy winner, Luis Fonsi (Universal), with whom he performed at Viña del Mar, Chiles world-renowned and prestigious song festival.

Although recording and performing in various studios and multiple stages is Rais daily activity, touring is also part of his career. Rai has traveled with acts such as El Reencuentro (formerly known worldwide as Menudo); with Christian Castro (Universal Music Latino) and Ricardo Arjona (Sony BMG). Rai has also performed live on stage at the Latin Grammy awards show with Grammy winner singer/songwriter/producer Tommy Torres, with whom he has also performed in multiple venues in US and Latin America, including Chiles Viña del Mar festival. Rais full, energetic vibes are on display on Tommy Torres live DVD.

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  • Most memorable Next-Level Performance

    WHEN WE MADE OPENING CONCERTS FOR GREAT ARTISTS SUCH AS ERIC CLAPTON, ALANIS MORISSETTE, REM, COLLECTIVE SOUL, BECK, ROGER WATERS, NO DOUBT, SAGA AMONG MANY OTHERS.
  • What Drives Your Creativity?

    I AM INSPIRED BY GOOD MUSIC WITH A LOT OF GROOVE, FEELING, AND GOOD MELODIES! DRUMMERS THAT I ADMIRE AND FOLLOW FOR MANY YEARS, JEFF PORCARO, JOHN BONHAM, JIM KELTNER, !! LED ZEPPELIN, YES, JIMI HENDRIX, TOTO, THE BEATLES.
  • Why do you choose Vic Firth?

    I CHOOSE VIC FIRTH FOR ITS GREAT QUALITY AND GREAT SERVICE! THE STICKS I USE DO NOT LOSE THE CONSISTENCY AND KEEP THE BALANCE MAKING MY LIFE EASIER FOR YEARS AND IN ALL MY MUSICAL WORK, CONCERTS AND RECORDINGS. I LOVE VIC FIRTH PRODUCTS

BEHIND THE KIT

STUDIO MUSICIAN, TOMMY TORRES, MENUDO