Hilton Ruiz
- January 4, 2024
- Pianist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Hilton Ruiz |
| Occupation | Pianist |
| Date Of Birth | May 29, 1952(1952-05-29) |
| Age | 72 |
| Date Of Death | 2006-06-06 |
| Birthplace | New York |
| Country | United States |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
Hilton Ruiz Biography
| Name | Hilton Ruiz |
| Birthday | May 29 |
| Birth Year | 1952 |
| Place Of Birth | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
Hilton Ruiz is one of the most popular and richest Pianist who was born on May 29, 1952 in New York, United States. Afro-Cuban jazz musician and Bebop who died prematurely, leaving behind a legacy of innovative solo work and quality collaborations.
In 1974, he became He became Roland Kirk‘s primary pianist in 1974 and continued with that gig until 1977.’s primary piano player and he continued that gig until 1977.
In high school Ruiz studied jazz piano with Mary Lou Williams. In 1973 he was a sideman for Roland Kirk, then later for Clark Terry. He also worked with Betty Carter, Tito Puente, and Mongo Santamaría. He co-wrote a music instruction book, Jazz and How to Play It. He appeared on the soundtrack to Woody Allen’s Crimes and Misdemeanors.
On May 19, 2006, Ruiz was found unconscious on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, where he had gone to shoot a video to promote a recently recorded project with M27 Records benefiting the victims of Hurricane Katrina entitled “Goin’ Back to New Orleans”. The police filed a report that he had injured himself in an accidental fall. Ruiz was hospitalized in a coma and died without regaining consciousness a week after his 54th birthday. Ruiz was a resident of Teaneck, New Jersey.
His talent was nurtured by his family, who began piano lessons for him when he was eight years old.
Hilton Ruiz Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Pianist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Hilton Ruiz is one of the richest Pianist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Hilton Ruiz 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
When he was eight years old, he performed at Carnegie Hall.
He fell on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, and he never recovered.
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.
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Facts & Trivia
Hilton Ranked on the list of most popular Pianist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Hilton Ruiz celebrates birthday on May 29 of every year.