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Here are some samples of Raphael's playing organized by genre:

AFRO-CUBAN JAZZ

The Yuba CD marks Raphael's debut as a composer and a producer. The group performs regularly around town as a trio and quartet.

All tracks feature:

Arturo O'Farrill: piano
Leo Traversa: bass
Todd Hornton: trumpet
Raphael Torn: congas and percussion
Pete Lewis: drum set

Listen to samples:

Excerpt from "Midnight Mambo" by Oscar Hernandez

Excerpt from "Raphi's Love" by Raphael Torn
An original composition that attempts to blend Cuban-style folkloric rumba with New York jazz

"Trying to Impress" by Raphael Torn
Another original composition that combines New York jazz with ritual Congo and Yoruba rhythms

To book this band or if you are interested in purchasing this CD, please visit the "Contact" page.

   


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SALSA

Ritmo Caribeno is a great band for any dance party. Check out the video; it just about says it all!

   

Watch video:

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Quicktime: broadband | dial-up

WEST AFRICAN DJEMBE

Here Raphael displays his skill playing traditional West African music on djembes that he also imports and sells to the public.

Listen to sample:

Djembe clip

     

HOUSE/ELECTRONIC

In this recently released single, DJ MKL and Raphael blend the most modern technology and the most ancient forms of musicmaking by adding percussion over computer generated tracks.

Raphael collaborates frequently with house dj's both in live parties and the recording studio.

Listen to sample:

"Worth Your While"

For more info about DJ MKL, check out his website at www.lion1music.com.