Hilton Ruiz - “Steppin’With T.P.”(Tributo a Tito Puente) (2005)

01.Cruizin whith Royal T.

02.Sanctiified Feeling

03.Jumping with Symphony sid

04.Newe Arrival

05.Peace

06.Ceora

07.Steppin with T.P.

08.East Coast Mambo

09.Mambo para Puente

10.New Arribal II.

Hilton Ruiz (Piano)

Yomo Toro (cuatro Guitar)

Dave Valentin (Flute)

Jay Hoggard (vibes)

Leon Dorsey (bass)

Geoff Brennen (bass)

Chembo Corniel (percusssion)

Willie MArtinez (drums).

It would have been odd if Hilton Ruiz had never gotten around to doing a tribute to Tito Puente. Both New Yorkers, Ruiz and Puente must have rubbed shoulders on many occasions. In 1990, in fact, Ruiz became a member of Puente's Golden Latin Jazz All Stars. And on Steppin' With T.P. there are other Puente alumni as well. The project is full of rich harmony and syncopation. The material is mostly all Ruiz' and, as such, this is a tribute in feel and spirit. It's got vibes, depth, mambo, class... and pure swing a la Puente.
With Yomo Toro, Dave Valentin, Chem.