Mark Anthony Cruz

“I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the “Hymnody” recording by Mark Anthony Cruz. I appreciate his fine arrangements and playing of them. It is rare to hear hymn arrangements of this quality.”
	— Christopher Parkening. World renowned recording and concert guitarist. Burbank, California

"Listening to Mark Cruz's playing, I am reminded of the psalmist David, and his supernatural ability to "calm the troubled spirit" of King Saul. God works through the talents of Mark Cruz in much the same way. As a professional musician, I have certain favorite artists I love to listen to. They inspire me and challenge me to greatness in my craft. Mark is in that league, a true "musician's musician," and a man after God's own heart."
— Mark Hayes. Composer and arranger
Kansas City, Missouri

inspirational
influences.

TOMMY EMMANUEL
PHIL KEAGGY
ROBBEN FORD
EDGAR CRUZ
KAZUHITO YAMASHITA

JIMMY PAGE
GARY LOWRY
MIKE STERN
PAT METHENY
SCOTT JOHNSON

Mark with Pianist Joseph Martin
Jubilate Festival Concert
Waco, Texas - July 2003

"Listening to the music of Mark Anthony Cruz is an invitation to something very special. His music is art of the highest order."
— Joseph Martin. Composer and editor. Shawnee Press

"Mark Anthony Cruz is a gifted and sensitive musician. Whether he is playing gospel hymns or classics, he expresses the joy of Christianity in a unique way. He has played at First Baptist church three times and I hope to have him play here again."
	— Glen Vanlandingham. Minister of Music, First Baptist Church of Round Rock, Texas

"There is nothing more beautiful and worshipful than the classical guitar. Mark Anthony Cruz will be a refreshing addition to any church service. His talent is unsurpassed as he plays with great skill and sensitivity. He is already booked for another concert in our church."
	— Tom Tillman, Minister of Music, First Baptist Church of Conroe, Texas

Lance Berkman of the Houston Astros and Mark at the FCA Banquet Austin, Texas 2002	Adam Holzman with Mark after the premiere performance of Mark's "Tryptich" International Guitar Festival at Mannes, NYC - July 1st, 2005
Scott Johnson, Mark's brother Edgar Cruz and Mark in Mérida, Mexico - Nov 2003	2nd prize National Fingerpicking Competition September 2001
First United Methodist Church Grapevine, Texas	World Jazz Festival Vienne, France 2001

Brother Edgar, Mark and
Marks father, Manuel
"The original Cruz Trio"

"Mark Cruz is a fantastic musician who has performed at the Marbridge Foundation and St. John's Presbyterian Church several times. His arrangements are some of the most imaginative I've heard. He is an absolute inspiration, both spiritually and musically!"
	— Fred Ratliff, Music Director Marbridge Foundation and St. John's Presbyterian Church of Austin, Texas

"My wife and I had the pleasure of hearing Mark Anthony Cruz at Mo-Ranch. We loved the classical rendition of the hymns. They never sounded so good!"
	— S.A. Sanchez, M.D., Temple, Texas

"The accolades of Mark Anthony Cruz's wonderful performance spread through our church like fire - he displays not only technical mastery of his craft, but creative sensitivity in his arrangements of the hymns. We are looking for his return visit to our church."
	— Betty Roe, Music Director. First Presbyterian Church of Kerrville, Texas