Adam Cruz
Encyclopedia
Adam Cruz is an American
jazz
drummer
(born 1970 in New York City). He is best known for his work with pianist Danilo Perez
, saxophonist Steve Wilson
, David Sanchez
, and pianist Edward Simon. He has also toured and recorded with the Mingus Big Band
, saxophonist Chris Potter
, guitarist Charlie Hunter
, and Chick Corea
's Origin.
Song for Anyone – Chris Potter (Universal France 2007)
Danilo Perez Trio Live at the Jazz Showcase – Danilo Perez (Artist Share 2005)
Simplicitas –Edward Simon (Criss-Cross 2005)
Soulful Song – Steve Wilson (MaxJazz 2003)
Till Then – Danilo Perez (Verve 2003)
La Bikina – Edward Simon (Mythology, 1998)
Origin/A Week at The Blue Note – Chick Corea (Stretch, 1998)
Melaza – David Sanchez (Sony/Columbia, 2000)
Gunslingin’ Bird – Mingus Big Band (Dreyfus, 1995)
Edward Simon – Edward Simon (Kokopelli, 1995)
United States
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jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
(born 1970 in New York City). He is best known for his work with pianist Danilo Perez
Danilo Pérez
Danilo Pérez is a Panamanian pianist and composer.-Early life:Danilo Pérez was born in Panama in 1965. He is considered one of the finest contemporary pianists and jazz composers of our era....
, saxophonist Steve Wilson
Steve Wilson (jazz musician)
Steve Wilson is an American jazz saxophonist and flautist.-Biography:As a teenager, he played in various rhythm and blues and funk bands. After a year accompanying singer Stephanie Mills, he attended Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, where he majored in music. In 1987 he moved to New...
, David Sanchez
David Sánchez
David Sánchez may refer to:*David Sánchez , saxophonist*David Sánchez Amezcua, Mexican football player*David Sánchez Rodríguez, Spanish football player*David Sánchez , Spanish tennis player...
, and pianist Edward Simon. He has also toured and recorded with the Mingus Big Band
Mingus Big Band
The Mingus Big Band is an ensemble, based in New York City, that specializes in the compositions of the late Charles Mingus. It is managed by his widow, Sue Mingus and represented by Tree Lawn Artists, Inc.. In addition to its weekly Monday night appearance at the Jazz Standard in New York City,...
, saxophonist Chris Potter
Chris Potter (jazz saxophonist)
Chris Potter is an American jazz saxophonist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist.-Biography:Born in Chicago, Illinois, Potter spent most of his childhood in Columbia, South Carolina where his mother taught psychology at the University of South Carolina...
, guitarist Charlie Hunter
Charlie Hunter
for the New Zealand racehorse trainer and driver see: Charlie HunterCharlie Hunter is an American guitarist, composer and bandleader....
, and Chick Corea
Chick Corea
Armando Anthony "Chick" Corea is an American jazz pianist, keyboardist, and composer.Many of his compositions are considered jazz standards. As a member of Miles Davis' band in the 1960s, he participated in the birth of the electric jazz fusion movement. In the 1970s he formed Return to Forever...
's Origin.
Selected discography
Cultural Survival – David Sanchez (Concord 2008)Song for Anyone – Chris Potter (Universal France 2007)
Danilo Perez Trio Live at the Jazz Showcase – Danilo Perez (Artist Share 2005)
Simplicitas –Edward Simon (Criss-Cross 2005)
Soulful Song – Steve Wilson (MaxJazz 2003)
Till Then – Danilo Perez (Verve 2003)
La Bikina – Edward Simon (Mythology, 1998)
Origin/A Week at The Blue Note – Chick Corea (Stretch, 1998)
Melaza – David Sanchez (Sony/Columbia, 2000)
Gunslingin’ Bird – Mingus Big Band (Dreyfus, 1995)
Edward Simon – Edward Simon (Kokopelli, 1995)