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Adam Cruz
Cruz performing onstage in March 2009
Cruz performing onstage in March 2009
Background information
OriginNew York City
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Drums, percussion
LabelsSunnyside, Columbia, Verve
WebsiteAdam Cruz Website

Adam Cruz is an American jazz drummer from New York City.

Biography

He is best known for his work with pianist Danilo Perez,[1] 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,[2] Downbeat Magazine,[3] and JazzTimes.[4] 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".[5]

Selected discography

As leader

With Danilo Pérez

With Tom Harrell

With Edward Simon

With Joey Calderazzo


As sideman

References

  1. ^ Carr, Ian; Fairweather, Digby; Priestley, Brian (2004). The Rough Guide to Jazz. Penguin. p. 184. ISBN 1-84353-256-5.
  2. ^ LA Times review of Milestone
  3. ^ DownBeat Magazine Editor's Picks
  4. ^ JazzTimes Milestone review
  5. ^ NYTimes: When the Latin and Jazz Converge June 8, 2011

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