Meet Tomek
Tomek Torres is a graduate of the F. Chopin General Music School in Bytom and the K. Lipiński Academy of Music in Wrocław in the instrumental faculty. A musician with 25 years of experience on the Polish music scene, a renowned session drummer, co-founder of the band Afromental, and a regular member of Urszula Dudziak and Sławek Uniatowski's bands.
Tomek Torres is a handpan player and composer, known for his virtuosic approach to playing the handpan. His music is characterised by deep emotional expression and a unique style that combines elements of ethnic music, ambient, and improvisation.
Tomek has been an active artist in the handpan scene for many years. His music often emanates calmness and a meditative quality, making his concerts and recordings appreciated by both handpan enthusiasts and a broader audience seeking relaxing and inspiring sounds.
His music transcends musical genres, inspiring listeners to journey deep into their emotions and imagination. Thanks to his dedication to music and artistic skills, Tomek Torres has become one of the leading handpan players in Poland, enjoying recognition both domestically and internationally.
On July 11, 2024, his solo album titled "Handpan Meditations" was released, featuring 11 improvised tracks. It is an ideal choice for meditation, yoga practice, or simply relaxation. The album is available on all streaming services.
To learn more about Tomek, please see YouTube / Instagram / Spotify
“When I started my handpan journey, back in 2021, my friends who already knew the handpan market always told me about Ayasa being the absolute top of the league. Nobody from Poland (that I knew of) has had an Ayasa for me to try out, but when I found a video by Adam Maalouf playing E Amara 20 I completely fell in love with this sound! The crispy sound of the high tones, mellow low tones, everything tuned perfectly and with so many harmonic possibilities. The big dream of having this gem started growing in my heart and the dream came true. This is my favourite handpan of all time! There is one word that describes what I love about Ayasa handpans - PERFECTION. I love how they sound, how they look, and also how they feel in my hands. I truly love that I can just gently touch the handpan and it sings beautifully. It melts my heart, every single time I play it. No matter if it’s live, recording studio, or at home - the sound is always exceptional. I’m very happy to play Ayasa Instruments and share the love for it with the world.”
Tomek plays the E Amara / C Ashakiran