Hilton Ruiz
Hilton Ruiz
Top Songs
| 1 | Mr. Kenyatta | ||
| 2 | Michael's Mambo | ||
| 3 | Mambo For Vibes | ||
| 4 | O Come, O Come Emmanuel | ||
| 5 | Showtime |
Albums
May 2007 • 9 songs
Jan 2006 • 12 songs
Jan 2004 • 7 songs
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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. In addition to classical studies, he explored jazz under the tutelage of the legendary Mary Lou Williams, and at 14 made his recorded debut with the Latin soul outfit Ray Jay and the East Siders. His remarkable improvisational gifts nevertheless cemented Ruiz's decision to purs...