Toro Flores

The client and audience should expect a professional, well dressed, and timely world class musical performance.

Toro Flores is a multi-instrumentalist and music educator from San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Flores has been performing and playing music for 40 years, making his mark on marimba. As well as being San Antonio's premiere mallet performer (marimba, vibraphone, and xylophone), Flores is also an accomplished guitar player, playing with many notable San Antonio area bands and musicians. He has covered all musical styles prized in Texas, ranging from country to reggae, Jazz to blues, and beyond. However, Flores found his calling playing Latin Jazz. With his various bands including the Toro Flores Jazz Group and Hot Sauce, Flores has thrilled audiences with his brilliant mallet wizardry and emotive guitar playing. Exceptionally well-received performances in San Antonio's Jazz's Alive festival and the Texas Jazz Festival are notable highlights, among others, and Flores has shared the stage with many international acts. Flores has a bachelor's degree in music (B.M.) and has put his credentials to work by teaching wind ensemble, jazz band, and other music classes in public schools for 25 years, in addition to regular nightly and weekend performances. Toro Flores, aka Alfred Flores, continues to consistently recreate and innovate his vast musical talents to deliver a compelling and world-class performance.

Toro performs as a duo, trio, or with his Hot Sauce or Toro Flores Jazz Group.

Requirements: Electricity and full shade if outdoors.