Hilton Ruiz - Island Eyes (1997)

01.Intrepid Fox 5:51

02.Island Eyes 4:35

03.Girls in Love 4:45

04.House Of Dreams 5:07

05.Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You 6:01

06.Stand By Me 4:51

07.Unit seven 5:07

08.Body And Soul 4:17

09.Soul Eyes 5:11

10.Solar Orbit 2:47

11.Naturally 5:54.

Hilton Ruiz (piano, keyboards)

Bernd Shoenhart (guitar)

Dave Valentin (flute)

John Stubblefield (tenor saxophone)

Jon Faddis (trumpet)

Tito Puente (vibraphone, timbales)

John Benítez (electric bass)

Ignacio Berroa (drums)

Milton Cardona, Richie Flores (congas, percussion).

Recorded at Sound On Sound Studios, New York, New York.

What is presented on this album is a representation of the level of sophistication which Afro-Carribean music now exemplifies. Played by a combination of contemporary African-American and Latino jazz musicians, this music is sure to excite and delight. The effortless interaction and camraderie evident between the musicians on this date demonstrates the strength uniting Afro-Carribean and Afro-American traditions. "Island Eyes" is dedicated to Charlie Palmieri, my great friend and fellow musician. Charlie will always be remembered as one of the all time greatest Puerto Rican pianists, arrangers, and composers.