Excition is an album by pianist Hilton Ruiz recorded in 1977 and released on the Danish label SteepleChase.[1][2]

Excition
Studio album by Hilton Ruiz Quintet
Released	1977
Recorded	February 7, 1977
Studio	C.I. Recording Inc., NYC
Genre	Jazz
Length	48:50
Label	SteepleChase SCS 1078
Producer	Nils Winther
Hilton Ruiz chronology
Rhythm in the House (1976) Excition (1977) New York Hilton (1977)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[4]

The AllMusic review by Ken Dryden states "Excition is a strong example of Ruiz's ability as both a performer and arranger".[3]

Track listing

1. "Dedicated to the Cooker" (Hilton Ruiz) – 10:15
2. "Excition" (Frank Foster) – 10:35
3. "The House That Love Built" (Foster) – 7:25
4. "Blues for Becky" (Richard Williams) – 10:48
5. "Origin" (Pharoah Sanders) – 9:43 Additional track on CD

Personnel

• Hilton Ruiz – piano
• Richard Williams – trumpet
• Frank Foster – tenor saxophone
• Buster Williams – bass
• Roy Brooks – drums

References