Piano Man (Hilton Ruiz album)
# 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

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |

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

## Track listing

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

## Personnel

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