Hilton Ruiz

Hilton Ruiz
Hilton Ruiz in November 1976
Hilton Ruiz in November 1976
Background information
Born(1952-05-29)May 29, 1952
New York City
DiedJune 6, 2006(2006-06-06) (aged 54)
New Orleans
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentPiano
Years active1960–2006

Hilton Ruiz (May 29, 1952 – June 6, 2006) was an American jazz pianist in the Afro-Cuban jazz mold, but was also a talented bebop player. He was of Puerto Rican descent.