“Danilo Pérez is a man with some serious jazz cred…The Panamanian pianist got his start playing with Dizzy Gillespie, and continued with Wayne Shorter…As a composer and bandleader himself, he’s practically peerless,” states NPR. “Deep undertow and dazzling technique share a home in the bass playing of John Patitucci…a virtuoso bassist,” raves the NEW YORK TIMES. “One of the most respected musicians in New York [Adam Cruz is] profoundly locked in, shifting easily from straight-ahead swing to funk patterns and Latin rhythms,” sates the NEW YORK TIMES.
3x-GRAMMY® Award-Winner & 8x-GRAMMY® Nominated Panamanian Pianist and Composer DANILO PÉREZ and Legendary 4x-GRAMMY® Award-Winner & 20x-GRAMMY® Nominated Bassist & Composer JOHN PATITUCCI join forces with Acclaimed Drummer ADAM CRUZ, to create the ultimate Trio! DANILO PÉREZ has been lauded as one of the most creative forces in contemporary music. Since 1993 Pérez has released 12 albums which have earned him critical acclaim, and numerous accolades around the world. He is a recipient of the United States Fellowship 2018 & 2009 Smithsonian Legacy Award. For nearly two decades, Pérez performed alongside Bassist JOHN PATITUCCI, as the pianist and key collaborator of the Wayne Shorter Quartet. John Patitucci was awarded "Best Jazz Bassist" in 1992, 1994 & 1995 by Guitar Player Magazine and awarded "Best Jazz Bassist" from 1993-1996 by Bass Player Magazine. Acclaimed Drummer ADAM CRUZ was born in New York City and has been a vital creative force on the international jazz scene.