Piano Man (Hilton Ruiz album)

Piano Man is the debut album led by pianist Hilton Ruiz recorded in 1975 and released on the Danish label, SteepleChase.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos called it "First-rate".

Track listing

1. "One for Hakim" (Hilton Ruiz) – 4:15
2. "Misty Thursday" (Duke Jordan) – 11:12
3. "Medi II" (Mary Lou Williams) – 4:30
4. "Straight Street" (John Coltrane) – 3:57
5. "Big Foot" (Charlie Parker) – 10:40
6. "Arrival" (Ruiz) – 8:10
7. "Giant Steps" (Coltrane) – 10:29 <small>Additional track on CD</small>

Personnel

• Hilton Ruiz – piano
• Buster Williams – bass
• Billy Higgins – drums

References