Piano Man is the debut album led by pianist Hilton Ruiz recorded in 1975 and released on the Danish label, SteepleChase.[1][2]

Piano Man
Studio album by Hilton Ruiz Trio
Released	1975
Recorded	July 10, 1975
Studio	C.I. Recording Inc., NYC
Genre	Jazz
Length	53:27
Label	SteepleChase SCS 1036
Producer	Nils Winther
Hilton Ruiz chronology
Piano Man (1975) Rhythm in the House (1976)

Reception

Professional ratings

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

The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos called it "First-rate".[3]

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 Additional track on CD

Personnel

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

References