Hilton Ruiz

piano · 1952–2006 · New York

New York pianist of Puerto Rican descent (1952-2006), known for Afro-Cuban jazz as well as bebop. He was an accompanist to Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Clark Terry, Betty Carter and Tito Puente.

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Styles

• Latin jazz, Afro-Cuban

Landmark tracks

• Mambo Numero Cinco (1992)
• Giovanni Speaks (1992)
• Overtime Mambo (1992)

Sources

• Source

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