Jazz with special guest Francisco Torres, trombone
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Stan State Jazz combos and ensemble welcome Francisco Torres, trombone to the stage in a special guest appearance.
December 2, 2026
7:30pm
Snider Recital Hall
About Francisco
Francisco Torres is a well-respected trombonist, bass trombonist, educator, composer and arranger who hails from Hermosillo, Sonora. Francisco has emerged as a first-class arranger and composer, particularly in the field of Latin jazz. He has served as musical director, producer and arranger for the Grammy-winning percussionist Poncho Sanchez for 12 years. He is also a member of Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, John Beasley’s Monkestra, Bill Cunliffe’s Bachannalia, and has performed or recorded with Arturo Sandoval, Bill Holman, Manhattan Transfer, Joey Defrancesco, Natalie Cole, Doc Severinsen, Sammy Nestico, and Terence Blanchard, as well as Santana, Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Lopez, Johnny Mathis, Robbie Williams, and many others.
Tickets in advance or at the Snider Recital Hall box office the evening of the recital.
$12 General Admission, $8 Student, Senior, Military, w/ID
Free parking in Lot 3.
Can't make it? Livestream available on the website.
December 2, 2026
7:30pm
Snider Recital Hall
About Francisco
Francisco Torres is a well-respected trombonist, bass trombonist, educator, composer and arranger who hails from Hermosillo, Sonora. Francisco has emerged as a first-class arranger and composer, particularly in the field of Latin jazz. He has served as musical director, producer and arranger for the Grammy-winning percussionist Poncho Sanchez for 12 years. He is also a member of Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, John Beasley’s Monkestra, Bill Cunliffe’s Bachannalia, and has performed or recorded with Arturo Sandoval, Bill Holman, Manhattan Transfer, Joey Defrancesco, Natalie Cole, Doc Severinsen, Sammy Nestico, and Terence Blanchard, as well as Santana, Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Lopez, Johnny Mathis, Robbie Williams, and many others.
Tickets in advance or at the Snider Recital Hall box office the evening of the recital.
$12 General Admission, $8 Student, Senior, Military, w/ID
Free parking in Lot 3.
Can't make it? Livestream available on the website.
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1 University Cir, Turlock, CA, United States, California 95382
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Host or PublisherStanislaus State Department of Music
