The Latin Crew will be at The Youngstown Amphitheatre. Led by percussionist Noel Quintana this band plays cuban music and salsa, come and enjoy a unique time with music that will make you smile and dance with out stop. Hugo Cruz will be performing on timbales and vocals. Free to the public

I’ll be performing cuban+salsa music with The Latin Crew led by Noel Quintana and so many other wonderful musicians. Do'n’t miss the opportunity to listen a full band performing this unique music to dance and have fun. Free to the public

Free Concert with the Jack Tuner band live at Homewood Carnegie Library, Performing jazz and funk in a unique way. Don’t miss it! Hugo Cruz will be on drums

Aurora will be bring the fusion music to Con Alma with some of the most talented musicians in the City of Pittsburgh. Marty Ashby leading and guitar, Max Leake keys, Kurt Lorence bass, Mike Tomaro sax, Jeff Bush trombone and Hugo Cruz drums. Don’t miss it!

I’ll be performing with my drums for a dance class by instructor Matias Johnson. The class will be focus on rhythms like: Charanga, Pilón and Mambo. $25 will be charged at the door. Don’t miss it!

Caminos will be bringing authentic Cuban music and jazz to Falling Water this August 29th. We hope to see you there. Mike Tomaro sax, Joe Sheehan keys and Jose Layo bass. Thank you to MCG Jazz for having us.

Come and enjoy an evening of beautiful music. Craig Davis piano, Kendra Ross vocals, Frank DiDiano guitar, Brian Stahurski bass and Hugo Cruz Drums set. Don’t miss it!

Kenneth E. Powell is a distinguished
musician and educator with a Doctorate
in Education and a Master’s in
Ethnomusicology. He
has performed with famous artists like
George Benson and Aretha Franklin. The band will have some very talented musicians and band leaders, such as:

Viii Dorsey vocals, Howie Alexander keys, Ely Namay bass and Hugo Cruz on drums. See you all there.

Aurora will be bringing the Fusion Music to the Arts Landing stage. Don’t miss it.

Hugo Cruz and Caminos Cuban Way is bringing dance music to this very special event, organized by Apasionado Dance. Caminos will have: Joe Sheehan keys, Brian Stahurski bass, Noel Quintana conga drums, Mike Tomaro sax and Hugo Cruz Timbales and Vocals. Come and listen and dance to authentic Cuban music! Cuban food will be served.

Aurora is a band led by guitarist Marty Ashby, this band has some of the most stable musicians in town, such as; Mike Tomaro, Jeff Bush, Max Leake, Kurt Lorence and Hugo Cruz. Come and enjoy fusion music from the 80th to today!

Ceramic Knives is a Ukrainian-American band based in Pittsburgh. Formed by filmmaker, writer, and musician Oleksandr Frazé-Frazénko and vocalist Mari Frazé-Frazénko, the group blends post-punk, blues, experimental rock, and Ukrainian folk influences into a sound that is raw, immediate, and unmistakably its own. Come and check us out at the festival.

Caminos live at Con Alma, one of the best places for jazz in the city of Pittsburgh. We will be performing a collection of our new album Figure It Out songs + music from our first album Punto De Partida and some new tunes that I have been working on. We will have some of the finest musicians in town, such as: Mike Tomaro sax and vocals, Eli Namay Bass, Craig Davis keys, Hugo Cruz Drums set. See you all there!

Music, Art and Connection in one for the most unique places in the south side of Pittsburgh. The music will be coming from Vocalist Jessica Lee’s trio with Mark Strickland guitar and Hugo Cruz Percussion this concert will from 6pm to 6:45pm, then we will have a one hour jam session starting at 7 where everyone is invited to perform with us.

Looking forward to performing at Bethel Park Community Center as a trio, we will play music from our second album Figure It Out, as well some new arrangements of jazz tunes that are very well known. We will have these very talented musicians: Jeff Grubs acoustic bass and Craig Davis keys.

We are so looking forward to bringing our original music to Shenandoah University. Register in this link nationaljazzworkshop.org

I’ll be teaching a percussion workshop about, Jazz, Afro Cuban Jazz and more on Tuesday at 3:30pm and then a concert with the school big band at 7pm.

I’m so looking forward to perform with these amazing musicians and friends:

Mike Tomaro sax and arranging for the Big Band

Frank DiDiano guitar

Craig Davis keys

Brian Stahurski bass

Come and experience original cuban music with some of the best musicians in town. We will have Frank DiDiano guitar, Jose Layo bass, Noel Quintana conga drums, Joe Segelke trumpet. Get your tickets through this link: https://www.steelcitykizomba.com/vibras Thanks a lot to the steel city kizomba for having us.

Caminos is so looking forward to bring the Cuban Music to The City Winery Pittsburgh, Get your tickets here and Let’s Have some fun! https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/hugo-cruz-and-caminos-cuban-jazz-party-brunch-9qoeav?_gl=1*1msgf8d*_gcl_au*OTgxNzYzOTQuMTc4MTgyMjQyNA..*_ga*NDQ4ODE3MDg0LjE3ODE4MjI0MjQ.*_ga_4QGPZ6P9NP*czE3ODI1MDk0MjEkbzIkZzEkdDE3ODI1MDk0MjEkajYwJGwwJGgyNDUxMDQ3MTE.

We will have some of the best musicians in town:

Joe Sheehan keys

Jose Layo bass+vocals

Noel Quintana conga drums + vocals

Mike Tomaro sax+vocals

Hugo Cruz timbales+vocals

I’m so looking forward to keep sharing some of the afro cuban culture with Apasionado Dance, This time I’ll be sharing some of the most popular rhythms from the Rumba world: Guaguancó and Yambú. This class is for percussionist, dancers, nonpercussionist and non musicias as well. Call Matias to this number to reserve your spot: 412 805 9798. See you all there!

Performing Jazz Fusion Music with Aurora a band with some of the most talented musicians in town, such as:

Marty Ashby - gtr

Mike Tomaro - sax

Jeff Bush - trombone

Max Leake - piano

Hugo Cruz - drums

Caminos will be performing at Hartwood Acres starting at 7:30 pm. We will be bringing a collection of our first and second albums. Don’t miss a unique time in one of the must beautiful outdoor places in PA. Opening for Tito Puente Jr. Nos vemos allí!

Mike Tomaro: sax, vocals, percussion

Craig Davis: keys

Eli Namay: bass

Hugo Cruz: drums set and percussion

Craig Davis is an accomplished pianist on the jazz scene, with over three decades of experience as a performer and educator. Craig began piano lessons at age 5, and was mentored in his hometown of Pittsburgh by drummer Roger Humphries (Ray Charles, Horace Silver, Joe Henderson). After receiving his Undergraduate degree in Jazz Studies from Indiana University-Bloomington and his Masters in JazzArts from Manhattan School of Music, Craig toured with Artie Shaw Orchestra and made his New York debut as a leader at ‘The Kitano’ on Park Avenue. In 2024, Craig’s trio performed 6 shows at the Kennedy Center with the Washington Ballet (Jazz Icons: A Fine Romance), and performed at Birdland in NYC. He will be performing his music at Con Alma with some great musicians and Hugo Cruz will be on drums set. Don’t miss a unique night at Con Alma.

Jack Turner quartet live at Con Alma. Hugo Cruz will be performing on drums, alone with some others great musicians from the Pittsburgh area.

Find all the information about this performance in this link. It’s going to be a unique time!

https://cityofasylum.org/program/artist-in-exile-oleksandr-fraze-frazenko/

Aurora live at Con Alma, performing fusion music from the 50th to today. Aurora is a band led by guitarist Marty Ashby and has some of the most talented and Pittsburgh legendaries musicians, such as: Mike Tomaro sax, Jeff Bush trombone, Max Leake keys, Brian Stahurski bass and Hugo Cruz on drums set. Don’t miss a unique time at Con alma, the best jazz club around Pittsburgh

Ceramic Knives is a Ukrainian-American music band blending raw folk roots with experimental textures post punk attitude, and haunting harmonies. Formed by a famous Ukrainian filmmaker-musician Oleksandr Frazé-Frazénko and vocalist Mari Frazé-Frazénko, the duo reimagines traditional Eastern European songs through a cinematic lens—part ritual, part rebellion. Hugo Cruz will be joining the band on drums set, remembering his first steps in music performing: Punk, Rock and more

Afrocuban Dance Music Masterclass with Hugo Cruz

Friday, May 29·6:30 – 9:30pm

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Hugo Cruz will be back for a 3 hour workshop teaching the foundations of Afro-Cuban dance music. This means Salsa, yes, but also Son, Chachacha, Mambo, Danzón, Mozambique, Rumba, Pilón, Changüi, Arará, Tumba Francesa and more. If you don't know what these are, this event is for you! And if you know what these are, then this event is definitely for you! You must contact us, via phone 4128059798, email apasionado.pgh@gmail.com, or our website class RSVP form and also pay in advance to reserve your spot

Pianist Craig Davis is bringing his wonderful band to the Indiana PA jazz and Blues festival. He will be join by: Cynthia Ortiz Vocals, Frank DiDiano guitar, Brian Stahurski bass, Hugo Cruz drums set. The band will be performing originals by Craig and some arrangements of Craig’s in Pink Panther, fascinating Rhythms and more. Come and check out a unique concert + Festival.

Roy Suarez (NotSoLatin)Tue, Apr 28 |NotSoLatinCesar Orozco (piano) Alex Apolo (bass) Hugo Cruz (drums) Keiser Giménez (congas) John Katz (saxophone) Roisel Suárez (trumpet) | NotSoLatin | 1440 W Ritner St, Philadelphia, PA 19145 | 7pm-10pm | $10 suggested donation |

Hugo Cruz and Caminos will be presenting Figure it Out at City of Asylum this April 15. Cruz started working on this album on 2023 in Habana Cuba, recording the first song Danzón Pal Timbal. The focus in this project has been on featuring legends musicians from Cuba and the Unite States, such us: Dave Weckl, Roger Humphries, Mayito Rivera, Orlando ‘‘Maraca’’ Valle, Enrique Lazaga, Luis Valiente Betún, Hugo Cruz father, the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra and many more. The album has 8 songs, all composed by Hugo Cruz with two arrangements, one from Mike Tomaro on La Danza de Catherine and one on Danzón Pal’ Timbal by Hugo Cruz Father. This album comes with live performance videos that are going to be shared on Hugo Cruz and Caminos YouTube page. Thanks so much to everyone that has been working on Figure it Out and to The Heinz Endowments for all the support. Looking forward to seeing you all at City of Asylum!!! Get your free tickets here; https://cityofasylum.org/program/world-of-music-hugo-cruz-and-caminos-figure-it-out/

Featured Musicians:

Kelsey Jumper: vocals 

Brittany Dorazio: vocals  

JD Chaisson: trumpet

Mike Tomaro: sax

Frank Cohen: trombone 

Frank DiDiano: electric guitar

Craig Davis: keys and piano

Eli Namay: electric and acoustic Bass

Hugo Cruz: drums, compositions