At the age of 19, the Madrid-born, globe-hopping pianist Álvaro Torres fantasized about a life in New York, surrounded by influences and inspiration(s). And at the age of 29, he's living that dream.

Álvaro Torres laid the groundwork for his jazz journey in a common way (for this uncommon profession): by studying classical piano from a young age. The aspect of improvisation pulled him away from ...

Specious present is a philosophical term which invites us to reflect on our perceptions of the now. It implies that we live in an illusory present; what we believe to be the present is in reality a ...

Pianist and composer Álvaro Torres is an emerging voice in New York City's creative jazz scene. His life has been shaped by an international trajectory, leading him to live in a variety of places such ...