Louis Cruz

Puerto Rican, NYC based, pianist and arranger of salsa style and latin jazz. Heavily featured on [l=Fania Records] releases. Also appears as José Luis or Louie Cruz. Son of [a=Luis Cruz (15)].

Born in February 27, 1939 in Santurce, Puerto Rico. He began playing piano in his father's group. Then in orchestra of [a=Willie Rosario]. He was the pianist of [a=Ray Barretto]'s band per years. He was also a prolific arranger of many salsa songs for other recognized artists. In the late 80's he began to work as pianist in [a=La Sonora Matancera]. Died in August 20, 2015.