Monday, June 05, 2006

Hilton Ruiz Benefit

Yet another musical heartache came from New Orleans when Latin jazz pianist was the victim of either an apparent attack or a freak accident on Bourbon Street, reports seem to vary widely. Tomorrow there will be a fundraiser for the Ruiz family to help defray medical expenses. According to World Music Central, confirmed guests include Robert Glasper, Andy Gonzalez, Grady Tate, Mark Whitfield, and Gary Bartz.