title: Piano Man (Hilton Ruiz album)
text: # 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
  