Anibal Cesar Cruz
Pianist | Composer | Arranger | Producer | Educator
Cuban Pianist, Composer, Arranger, and Bandleader Anibal Cruz is a Berklee graduate in Composition and Jazz performance with a strong career thus far. His first Single, "La Raza," was released in 2021. He's shared the stage with artists like Paquito de Rivera, Armando Manzanero, Egui Castrillo, Joe McCarthy, Ruben Rodrigez, Alain Perez, Berta Rojas, And as part of the cast of Chasing Magic of Ayodele Casel. He's toured internationally in Europe, Latin America, and the United States since 2018 with Ayodele Casel, David Rivera, DeJan, Los Adolescentes, Manolo Mairena, Cucu Diamantes, and Adonis Puentes.
He's the Bandleader of Clave & Blues (Cuban & Latin Music Orchestra) and The Blue Island Project (Latin Jazz quartet). As part of his developing career, he's featured on several recordings: "Ricano" Album by Jonathan Suazo, "Illegal Grooves" Album by Nacho Gonzales, "Ká Berto" Album by Jaasiel Sança, "Coffe Gold Sugar Cane" Album by Flavio Lira. “De todo un poco” Album by Manolo Mairena and “Desde Lejos” Album by Juan Ruiz, among others.