The Band
Tino Martinez
Bandleader & Saxophonist
Raymond George
Musical Director & Keyboardist
Raymond George is a versatile keyboardist, pianist, and music director from the Greater Toronto Area. He holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Toronto, where he studied under esteemed instructors William Aide, Larysa Kuzmenko, and Brainerd Blyden-Taylor, developing a strong foundation in choral music and piano performance.
Raymond's talents have been recognized with the Lloyd Bradshaw Prize and an Ontario Service Award for his contributions to choral music and community music direction. Equally fluent across jazz, gospel, rock, choral, and classical settings, he has enjoyed an international performance career, spending three years touring England and Canada as a pianist and keyboardist.
Raymond's live performances are powered by the Roland Juno and Roland V-Piano Stage keyboards. Raymond believes in Roland as a brand, holding their instruments in the highest regard as some of the finest quality hardware and software available — tools that inspire and elevate the musician's artistic talent to its fullest potential.
Torrey Tacklyn
Bassist
Torrey began his professional sound career at just sixteen years old, and has since built an impressive reputation as both a Front of House (FOH) and monitor engineer. Over the years he has worked with a distinguished roster of local and international artists, including Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Lisa Fischer, The Temptations, Collie Buddz, and Rance Allen.
For over a decade, Torrey served as a Professional Audio Engineer with Sound Concepts before channeling his expertise into entrepreneurship, founding his own PA rental company, One Soulution Music.
Beyond the mixing board, Torrey is a highly accomplished bassist with deep roots in Bermuda's music community. He was a proud member of the 2017 America's Cup Band "4-Forty-1," and his musical contributions can be heard on four local albums: Dainavon Tuzo's The Purpose Project, Wesley "Big Snipes" The Greatest Gift, and Proud to Be Bermudian, written and produced by Johnny Woolridge.
When it comes to his bass setup, Torrey plays an MTD bass equipped with Bartolini pickups, LaBella strings, and an LK strap. His preferred amplification is GR Bass, and for in-ear monitoring he relies on Future Sonic IEMs to deliver a precise and powerful sonic experience on stage.
Tristan Latarche
Drummer/Percussionist
Tristan was born and raised in Cornwall, England, where his passion for music was sparked early — the son of a music teacher and jazz pianist, he received his first drum kit at the age of five. By his teen years, he was representing his county at a regional level, performing with the Cornwall Youth Jazz Orchestra and Cornwall Youth Percussion Ensemble.
A versatile drummer equally at home in jazz, funk, pop, and orchestral settings, Tristan has graced the stages of some of the UK's most prestigious venues, including the Royal Albert Hall and St Ives Jazz Club. Alongside his performing career, he has a deep commitment to music education, having taught drums to students of all ages and served as Head of Drum Kit Tuition at the University of Warwick while completing his degree.
In 2024, Tristan made the move to Bermuda, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a lifelong love of music.
