Piano Man is the debut album led by pianist Hilton Ruiz recorded in 1975 and released on the Danish label, SteepleChase. Reception 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 References Hilton Ruiz albums 1975 albums SteepleChase Records albums