Adam Cruz



Biography

He is best known for his work with pianist Danilo Perez, Tom Harrell, 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.
Cruz's debut album as a leader was released in 2011 on Sunnyside Records. Milestone was given favorable reviews by the Los Angeles Times, Downbeat Magazine, and JazzTimes. The New York Times describes the album as "Informed by several strains of Latin music but just as meaningfully by brisk post-bop and lyrically minded free jazz".

Discography

As leader

  • ''Milestone''

As sideman

With Tom HarrellThe Art of Rhythm Paradise Trip Moving Picture Infinity Oak Tree
With Danilo Perez...Till Then Live at the Jazz Showcase Providencia Panama 500
With Mingus Big BandGunslinging Birds Live in Time Que Viva Mingus! The Charles Mingus Centennial Sessions
With Leon ParkerAbove & Below Belief Awakening
With David SanchezSketches of Dreams Obsesion Melaza Coral Cultural Survival
With Edward Simon Edward Simon Simplicitas La Bikina Venezuelan Suite Latin American Songbook Femeninas
With others