Let's make this birthday one to remember.

72 years old (Born on May 29, 1952)

Happy birthday to Hilton Ruiz, the virtuoso whose fingers danced effortlessly across piano keys, blending spirited bebop rhythms with vibrant Afro-Cuban jazz grooves. Your legendary performances and unforgettable collaborations continue to echo throughout musical history—still keeping us on our toes as we swing to your enduring beat.

Though your journey was far too brief, you gifted us timeless masterpieces brimming with unmatched passion and innovation. Looking back at sessions like "Heroes" or brilliant partnerships alongside legends such as Tito Puente and Mongo Santamaría reminds us how truly exceptional you were—and are—in keeping the jazz universe vibrantly alive forever!