Hilton Ruiz

Heroes

Hilton Ruiz - Heroes

11/08/1993 | Telarc 

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All Music Guide Review

Although often overlooked, pianist Hilton Ruiz has been one of the top Latin jazz bandleaders (at least on record) of the 1980s and '90s. For this spirited affair, Ruiz uses a nonet consisting of up-and-coming tenor saxophonist David Sanchez, trumpeter Charlie Sepulveda, the great trombonist Steve Turre, bassist Andy Gonzalez, drummer Ignacio Berroa and three percussionists. Tito Puente sits in on three of the nine numbers, two of them on vibes. The music is generally more bop-oriented than Ruiz's earlier Novus releases, with highlights including his "Sonny's Mood," "Little Suede Shoes," "Maiden Voyage" and "Con Alma"; the latter is a duet by Ruiz and Sepulveda. Recommended. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Heroes Track Listing

  • Track#
  • Title
  • time
  • lyrics
  • 1
  • Sonny's Mood
  • 5:19
  • Sound Clip for Sonny's Mood from Heroes


  • 2
  • Guataca
  • 7:04
  • Sound Clip for Guataca from Heroes


  • 3
  • Little Suede Shoes
  • 6:05
  • Sound Clip for Little Suede Shoes from Heroes


  • 4
  • Lover Man
  • 9:19
  • Sound Clip for Lover Man from Heroes


  • 5
  • For Max
  • 5:51
  • Sound Clip for For Max from Heroes


  • 6
  • Maiden Voyage
  • 8:54
  • Sound Clip for Maiden Voyage from Heroes


  • 7
  • Con Alma
  • 7:10
  • Sound Clip for Con Alma from Heroes


  • 8
  • Tune Up
  • 7:11
  • Sound Clip for Tune Up from Heroes


  • 9
  • Praise
  • 4:05
  • Sound Clip for Praise from Heroes


    • Credits of Heroes

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