Crystal Torres

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Born (1982-10-30) October 30, 1982 (age 42)
Philadelphia
NationalityAmerican
Occupation
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Trumpeter

Crystal "Røvél" Torres, aka Crystal the Indigo is an American singer, songwriter, and trumpeter of Puerto Rican and Italian heritage. She has been part of Beyoncé's all-female live performance band Suga Mamas since 2007.[1].

Biography

She was born on October 30th, 1982 in Philadelphia[2]. She grew up in Levittown[3]. She married Michael Law Thomas on August 8, 2008[4]. They have a daughter.[5]

Career

She started playing the trumpet in fourth grade. She gratuated from the William Paterson University's jazz program in 2005[6][7]. She played trumpet in the big band Clark Terry and the Young Titans of Jazz[8][9].

Her stage name Røvél (stylized "RØVÉL") stands for "ray of violet eternal light”.

Discography

  • 2004: Buscando la Paz[7]
  • 2013: One Love[10]
  • 2016: L - O - V - E
  • 2016: This Feeling
  • 2021: Sundays on Repeat
  • 2024: Carry You

Live performances

  • 2006: Roy Hargroves - RH Factor
  • 2007: Beyoncé Experience Tour[11]
  • 2009: Beyoncé - I am...[12][13]
  • 2011: Beyoncé - 4 Intimate Nights with Beyoncé
  • 2013: Beyoncé - Ms Carter Show World Tour[14]
  • 2014: Beyoncé and Jay-Z - On The Run Tour
  • 2016: Alejandro Sanz - Sirope Tour[15]
  • 2018: Beyoncé and Jay-Z - On the Run II Tour
  • 2018: Beyoncé - Homecoming at Coachella
  • 2019: Alejandro Sanz - #LaGira
  • 2022: Alejandro Sanz - Sanz en vivo[16]
  • 2022: Oscar ceremony
  • 2023: Beyoncé - Renaissance World Tour[5]

She performed twice at the White House: the first time in 2004 as a vocalist for the band Jazz and the New Generation II in celebration of Black Music Month[7]. The second time as a trumpeter with Beyoncé for President Obama.

She has also performed with Karol G, Cardi B, Shawn Mendes, Jennifer Lopez.

She was pregnant while performing 35 of the 36 shows of the Renaissance World Tour[5][17]

Appears on

  • 2004: Ricky Gonzalez – Oasis (guest vocalist)[7]
  • 2013: Stally – Honest Cowboy – The Highest (vocals)
  • 2013: Beyoncé – BEYONCE – Blow (horns)
  • 2014: Jhene Aiko – Souled Out – Brave[18]
  • 2015: Logic – The Incredible True Story (trumpet)[19]
  • 2015: Lupe Fiasco – Tetsuo & Youth – Adoration of the Magi[14][20]
  • 2017: Jay-Z – 4:44 – Bam
  • 2018: The Carters – Everything is Love
  • 2018: Lupe Fiasco – Drogas Waves – Alan Forever, Imagine[21]
  • 2019: Beyoncé – Homecoming: The Live Album
  • 2020: Lupe Fiasco – House – Sledom (vocals)[22][23]
  • 2020: Beyoncé – Black Parade (trumpet)
  • 2022: Steve Lacy – Gemini Rights – Mercury (vocals)
  • 2024: Beyoncé – Cowboy Carter – Amen (brass)
  • 2024: Lupe Fiasco – Samurai – Til Eternity (trumpet, bugle horn)[24]
  • 2024: Jennifer Mogbock – Lady in the Lake (Songs from the Apple+ Original Series) – Where Did Our Love Go (trumpet)

Documentaries

  • 2017: Rock 'n' Roll Guns For Hire: The Story of the Sidemanv[25]
  • 2019: Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé
  • 2023: Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé

References

  1. ↑ "What's It Like to Be in Beyoncé's All-Female Band?". ELLE. 2017-04-13. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  2. ↑ "Exclusive: Trumpeter Crystal Torres opens up about touring with Beyoncé — while proudly pregnant". TODAY.com. 2023-12-08. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  3. ↑ Shrestha, Kamana (2010-07-23). "Jazz workshop sounds nostalgic notes". The Record.
  4. ↑ "Meet Crystal "the Indigo" Torres: Artist, Musical Creator, Wellness Advocate – SHOUTOUT LA". shoutoutla.com. 2021-07-12. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Who is Beyoncé's pregnant trumpet player?". Los Angeles Times. 2023-09-05. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  6. ↑ Donald, Maria (2011-08-17). "Crystal Torres '05 Performing with Beyonce in New York City". Targeted News Service.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Jazz, All About (2005-07-14). "Crystal Torres Musician - All About Jazz". All About Jazz Musicians. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  8. ↑ Terry, Clark; Terry, Gwen (2015). Clark: the autobiography of Clark Terry. Berkeley, Calif. Los Angelse, Calif. London: University of California Press. p. 248. ISBN 978-0-520-26846-3.
  9. ↑ Takiff, Jonathan (August 7, 2007). "Beyonce; The superstar's mostly female 'Experience' tour is a paean to empowering women". The Philadelphia Daily News.
  10. ↑ "Crystal the Indigo". SoundCloud. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  11. ↑ Takiff, Jonathan (2007-08-07). "Beyonce; The superstar's mostly female 'Experience' tour is a paean to empowering women". The Philadelphia Daily News.
  12. ↑ Mirkin, Steven (2009-07-14). "Beyonce; An undeniably charismatic, commanding singer and a dancer of staggering energy". Daily Variety.
  13. ↑ "Bucks girl trumpeting Beyoncé". Philadelphia Daily News. 2009-06-25.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Harry S. Truman grads a dynamic musical duo". 2023-10-23. Archived from the original on 2023-10-23. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  15. ↑ "Ale Sanz: Gira 'Sirope' 2016 - 3 de Marzo Estadio Geba : mirá Telefe …". archive.ph. 2015-08-03. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  16. ↑ "Alejandro Sanz se reencuentra con Sevilla tras la pandemia". ELMUNDO (in español). 2022-06-15. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  17. ↑ Correspondent, Eddino Abdul HadiMusic (2023-12-22). "The Life List: 3 highlights from Renaissance: A Film By Beyonce". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  18. ↑ "Jhené Aiko – Souled Out (2014, CD) - Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  19. ↑ "Logic - The Incredible True Story (2015, 256 kbps, File)". Discogs. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  20. ↑ Smith-Strickland, Stephanie (2019-02-24). "Lupe Fiasco Gives Rare Performance of 'Food & Liquor' Debut Album in L.A." Billboard. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  21. ↑ Saponara, Michael (2018-09-21). "Lupe Fiasco Releases 'Drogas Wave' Album One Week Early: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  22. ↑ "Lupe Fiasco and Kaelin Ellis Release 'HOUSE' EP Featuring Virgil Abloh". Hypebeast. 2020-07-25. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  23. ↑ III, William E. Ketchum (2020-08-04). "Lupe Fiasco vs. Everybody (Even Himself)". Vulture. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  24. ↑ Gee, Andre (2024-07-05). "Lupe Fiasco Walks Us Through His Amy Winehouse-Inspired Battle-Rap Album 'Samurai'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
  25. ↑ "Crystal Torres | Actress". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-09-07.

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