Hilton Ruiz

Hilton Ruiz
Born: May 29, 1952 in New York, NY
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Died: Jun 6, 2006 in New Orleans, LA
Styles: Bop, Latin Jazz, Afro-Cuban Jazz, Cuban Jazz
Biography: Jazz pianist Hilton Ruiz was a musician of uncommon versatility, shuttling seamlessly between the complex improvisations of the avant-garde and the relentless rhythms of Afro-Cuban music. Born in New York City on May 29, 1952, Ruiz was a child prodigy who performed at Carnegie Recital Hall at age eight. ...Read full biography
Enchantment
Released: 2003
Label: Arabesque Recordings
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New York City-reared pianist Hilton Ruiz honed his style while learning from among the best and brightest in jazz. For Enchantment, the artist enhances his already impressive discography, featuring former ...Read full review
El Camino (The Road)
Released: 1988
Label: Novus
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The follow-up to 1986's Something Grand finds pianist Hilton Ruiz using a similar group (including trumpeter Lew Soloff and Sam Rivers on tenor, soprano, and flute), but adding guitarist Rodney Jones and ...Read full review
More Hilton Ruiz albums: Main Albums (20), Compilations (2)
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