Via Jazz Promo Services.
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New York, NY –June 1, 2006– Famed Puerto Rican/New York Composer, Pianist and Jazz musician Hilton Ruiz is in a coma at a New Orleans hospital Intensive Care Unit with severe trauma to the face and a fractured skull. The circumstances surrounding this tragic incident are under investigation by the New Orleans Police Department. In the meanwhile, Ruiz’ family and friends are reaching out for assistance in getting the Internationally acclaimed artist back to New York for treatment. In that effort, an after-work benefit jam session will be held in Hilton Ruiz’ honor to assist the family with the enormous medical expenses. Confirmed guest performers include Zon del Barrio (7 pm) joined by saxophonist Ivan Renta & vocalist Frankie Vasquez; Chembo Corniel and Choworo (9 pm) and Willie Martinez & “La Familia Sextet” (10 pm). Other guest artists include percussionist Luisito Quintero and flautist Andrea Brachfeld. Hilton Ruiz’ music and videos will be playing.
WHEN/WHERE: Tuesday June 6, 2006 @ 6 p.m. – 12 midnight Doors Open @ 5 p.m.
LQ’s 511 Lexington Avenue (between 48th & 49th Streets)
New York, NY
Suggested donation: $20
Musicians wishing to participate in “A Benefit Jam Session for Hilton Ruiz” should call Event organizer Eddie Rodriguez at 917-678-6695 to be placed on the Musicians Guest list.
Hilton Ruiz’s daughter Aida Ruiz reported on Friday May 26th that “my dad opened his eyes for the first time today”. Since then she has seen his arm, as well as his legs, move.
Hilton’s doctor said that he would need a miracle to ever play the piano again. However, in light of Aida’s last call “Our prayers for Hilton’s recovery are working,” said promoter Eddie Rodriguez.
This event will help pay for the huge medical expenses involved with transporting Hilton to a New Your Hospital via an Ambulance Plane. Although unable to transport Hilton right away, his doctors will release him for hospitalization in New York once his condition is more stable.
This event is sponsored by LQ’s and Latin Works Music.
All donations are to be made payable to Aida Ruiz (check preferred).
For further information call: Latin Works Music 917-678-6695
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