Salsa Night with Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra
¡Vamos a bailar! Join us for a night of dance with Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra. With their lively combination of Afro-Caribbean beats –salsa, merengue, cha-cha, bomba, plena, and Latin jazz- you will be on your feet all night!
Bronx-born Alex Torres began making music in his bedroom in Amsterdam, NY at the age of 14. Now, this 12-piece orchestra has music featured on “Ugly Betty,” “Ant-Man” and “Shameless,” as well as many critically acclaimed CDs.
The Orchestra has been the recipient of numerous awards including the New England Cultural Arts Preservation Award, the New York State Music Achievement Award, the Schenectady League of Arts Award, The Governor´s Excellence in Arts Award, The NAACP Albany Chapter Award and three awards from NY Capital District Original Music Awards in 2016.