Néstor Torres, a Puerto Rican jazz flautist born on April 25, 1957 in Mayaguez,
began his musical journey at age 12 with flute lessons and formal studies at the
Escuela Libre de Música. At 18, he moved to New York where he continued his
education at Mannes College of Music and the New England Conservatory of Music.
Torres released his debut album Colombia En Charanga in 1978, marking the
beginning of a prolific career. His subsequent albums include Dance of the
Phoenix (1990), This Side Of Paradise (2001), which won Best Pop Instrumental
Album at the 2nd Annual Latin Grammy Award...