Adlan Cruz (born November 28, 1968) is a Puerto Rican pianist, composer and producer. Cruz began playing the piano by ear at the age of three.
/ref> He released his first album in 1989. A graduate of the

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, his studies were financed with a scholarship given to him by former

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Governor, philanthropist and pianist

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, whom he impressed early on with his talent.El Nuevo Dia article
He sponsors a private foundation to benefit the youth of

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. As part of his worldwide concert schedule over the years, in December, 2000, Cruz performed live before 3.4 million people in

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. In early 2009 he recorded his ninth CD in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Discography

*1989 Instrument of Praise *1993 The Way for the Giver *1995 Adlan: Solus *2001 The Piano According to Adlan *2002 Latin Africa *2002 Duo Clásico *2003 Colors of Many Nations *2003 Interludes *2003 Return *2004 Shemoneh Esrei - Amidah *2005 The Pianoforte Collection Vol. I & II *2005 The PianoForte Tour: Live In Brazil DVD & CD *2006 Concierto del Centenario DVD & CD *2007 Piano Latino *2007 Christmas Around the World *2008 Monster Under my Bed: Short Film Music Score *2008 Friends in Worship *2009 Crooked : Short Film Music Score *2009 Inspiration: A Collection of Hymns *2010 All by Grace: Live in Virginia *2011 Friends in Worship Vol. II *2011 Live in Bolivia DVD & CD

References

External links

Adlan Cruz - Official website
1968 births American performers of Christian music Living people People from Bayamón, Puerto Rico University of Hartford Hartt School alumni {{christian-music-stub