Musically trained in different cities like New York, Toronto, Amsterdam, Groningen, Barcelona and Málaga, Daniel has become one of the most renowned jazz saxophonists of the international musical scene.

He was born in Málaga, Spain, in 1984 and holds a Bachelor degree of music in “Saxophone Jazz Performance” by the “Prins Claus Conservatorium” (Groningen, Holland), and a Master degree in the same field by the “Conservatorium van Amsterdam” (Amsterdam, Holland). He has also studied temporary at "SUNY Purchase College" (New York) and "Humber College" (Toronto, Canada).

He has performed in different cities around the world, like Amsterdam, Toronto, Barcelona, Tunisia, Bucharest, Rotterdam or New York, in some of the most prestigious festivals and venues such as "Bimhuis", "Canadian Opera Company / Four Seasons Center" or "International Bucharest Jazz Festival" and has collaborated, among many others, with leading jazz icons Dado Moroni, John Clayton, John Best or Eric Alexander.

In 2014, as a member of the "BvR Big Band", he won the first prize at the "18th Meerjazz International Big Band Competition", which is one of the most relevant european big band contests, and in 2016 he has awared with the first prize at the fourth edition of the “Johnny Răducanu International Jazz Competition“ in the "soloist" category (prestigious jazz constest in Romania, Europe).

In May 2019 he recorded his first album as a leader: “First Statement", and did a Tour in Spain with that same project. "First Statement" is a compendium of Daniel's original songs which reflects Daniel's musical background and experiences up until now, that features jazz masters Peter Bernstein on guitar and alto saxophonist Perico Sambeat (who is considered by many one of the best alto saxophonists in Europe).

The rest of the band is made by some of the most renowned young players from the current international jazz secene: João Pereira on drums, Romeu Tristão on bass (both from Portugal) and Sri Hanuraga on piano (from Jakarta, Indonesia).

Daniel is currently based in Spain, where he combines both his teaching and performing activity around the world.

Daniel Torres’ first release with Outside in Music, First Statement, is set to be released March 27th, 2020.

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