Edgar Cruz
Edgar Cruz is an independent classical and
Early life
Edgar Michael Cruz[4] was born in Oklahoma City[5] to Manuel Cruz II and Socorro Cruz.[6] He has five siblings, including his brother Mark Anthony Cruz[7] who is also a musician.[6] He began playing guitar in 1976[8] when his father, Manuel Cruz II,[9] a mariachi musician, taught him how to play.[10] Manuel was from Matahuala, Mexico, and learned guitar from Armando Castenada of San Antonio, Texas.[6] Manuel immigrated from Mexico to Oklahoma City in 1947.[11] Edgar Cruz studied classical guitar at Oklahoma City University,[10][1] graduating in 1986.[5] He also attended Oklahoma City Community College, earning an associate's degree in drafting.[12] Manuel, Mark, and Edgar have toured together as the Cruz Family Trio.[13] He made early cassette recordings The Best of Edgar Cruz Vol. I-IV in the 1980s,[14] prior to releasing Throw Another Tape on the Fire as a compact disc.[15]
Discography
- Throw Another Tape on the Fire (1989)[15][16]
- Classical Demands (1990)[17]
- Those Were The Days (1992)[13]
- Opening Night (1994)[18]
- The Acoustic Rock Transcriptions of Edgar Cruz (1996)[19]
- Reminiscence (1997)[19]
- Timeless (2000)
- Opening Night 2 (2002)
- The Cruz Trio In Concert (2003)
- Guitarras de Amor (2003)
- The Essence of Mexico (2003)
- Guitarras De Fuego (2005)[18]
- Sweet Georgia Blue (2005)
- Spanish Blood (2005)[18]
- Guitarras de Baile (2006)
- Pieces of Edgar (2007)
- Oklahoma Guitar (2011)[8]
- Cruzin the Beatles (2014)
- Yesterday Tripper (2018)
References
- ^ a b Soldan, Peggy (6 May 2004). "Gallery gives inside look at Edgar Cruz". The Daily Oklahoman. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ Brown, Rick (20 January 2011). "Classic sound". Kearney Hub. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ Bartlett, Jean (14 January 2009). "Message of strings with guitarists Edgar Cruz and Antsy McCain". Pacifica Tribune. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ "Fiesta enjoyed". The Daily Oklahoman. 18 October 1983. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Solo guitarist Edgar Cruz appearing Saturday at Sanchez Concert Hall". Pacifica Tribune. 13 August 2003. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ a b c Davis, Sandi (28 February 2003). "Performers shared a dedication, lifelong love of music". The Daily Oklahoman. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ Carter, Richard (1 November 2013). "Cruz control guitarist multi-faceted". Wichita Falls Times Record News. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ a b Rogers, Rick (11 September 2011). "Edgar Cruz offers silver anniversary recital". The Daily Oklahoman. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ Brandenburg, John (14 September 1981). "Hispanic week begins with a concert". The Daily Oklahoman. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ a b Brockman, Anne (19 September 2007). "Encore encore". Tulsa World. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ Hicks, Megan (14 December 1986). "Cruz". The Daily Oklahoman. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ Hicks, Megan (14 December 1986). "Guitar playing family drives on Cruz-control". The Daily Oklahoman. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Cruzing into the holidays". The Yukon Weekly. 14 December 1994. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ Davis, Chuck (17 December 1989). "City guitarist showcases talents on cassettes". The Daily Oklahoman. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ a b "30 years after his first CD, Edgar Cruz is still making his guitars do whatever he wants them to". KFOR. 18 September 2019. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ "Edgar Cruz". The Daily Oklahoman. 23 December 1988. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ Davis, Chuck (13 January 1991). "Edgar Cruz Classical Demands". The Daily Oklahoman. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ a b c "Guitarist to perform two jazz lab concerts". The Daily Oklahoman. 5 May 2007. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ a b Watts, James (16 November 2002). "Bartlesville symphony to host guitarist". Tulsa World. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
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