Tomas Cruz
Timba Modern Cuban Conga Rhythms
World Clinic
Thursday, 11:00 a.m.

At age 33, this Havana born virtuoso already has a 20-year music career. At an early age, he studied at the Vocational School of Arts in Pinar del Río, Cuba, graduating in percussion with complementary studies in piano. He continued his percussion training with José Luis Quintana "Changuito" studying trombone, music history and vocals at the National School of Arts. In the course of more than two decades, Tomas (universally acknowledged to be among the top three timba drummers in the world) has authored three books entitled The Conga Method Volume I, II and III that have been awarded 4 out of 5 stars by Modern Drummer.  His first working experience was at the Cabaret Parisien of the Hotel Nacional in Cuba.  Since then, he has played with renowned artists like Arturo Sandoval and accompanied others to numerous and prominent jazz festivals.

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