SCCD 31158 Steppin' Into Beauty / Hilton Ruiz Trio/Quintet “…. Born in Puerto Rico, he has a profound understanding of an impressive range of popular forms – samba, soca, clave – and makes them an integral element in his writing …” (The Penguin Guide to JAZZ) “….a dazzling jazzman and one of the most refreshing […]
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Hilton Ruiz – New York Hilton (SCCD 31094)
SCCD 31094 New York Hilton / Hilton Ruiz Trio American-Puerto Rican Hilton Ruiz (b. May 29, 1952 in New York) was classically trained as a child, played in Latin bands as a teenager and later studied jazz with Mary Lou Williams. This is Hilton’s third album on SteepleChase. (earlier releases SCCD 31036 “Piano Man” & […]
Hilton Ruiz – Excition (SCCD 31078)
SCCD 31078 Excition / Hilton Ruiz Quintet Classically trained Hilton gave a concert at the Carnegie Recital Hall at the age of 8. Later he studied jazz with Mary Lou Williams. This is his second recording for SteepleChase following the highly claimed debut album with his trio “Piano Man” (SCCD 31026). Young Hilton put his […]
Hilton Ruiz – Piano Man (SCCD 31036)
SCCD 31036 Piano Man / Hilton Ruiz Trio This is the debut album of Hilton Ruiz then a 23-year-old rising star of New York jazz scene. “ Hilton Ruiz is one of the best young pianists I have heard for years and this album constitutes a remarkably impressive debut …Take my tip and go with […]