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John Cruz at
Courtesy of Yoshi's Jazz Club San Francisco | Posted on July 3, 2010
When
Tue, August 17, 2010
8:00 am
At Door
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Musicians
Jeff Hamilton
drumsToumani Diabate
koraRobin McKelle
vocalsAmina Figarova
pianoErnie Hammes
trumpetMarc Mommaas
saxophone, tenorBart Platteau
fluteJeroen Vierdag
bassAbout
From the time he was a young boy growing up in Palolo Valley on Oahu, John Cruz knew he was destined to play music. Whether inside or outside the home, his earliest memories were filled with song. His Hawaiian grandmother had a beautiful voice and sang in church. His mom loved the Motown sound and had an extensive record collection. His dad played country music and taught John to perform live shows at a very young age. His brothers and sisters were all musically inclined and, along with numerous aunties, uncles, cousins, neighbors and friends, they have surrounded John with the gift of music for his entire life....