Performers for Hilton Ruiz Fundraiser Confirmed

Sunday, June 04 2006 @ 08:33 AM EDT

Hilton Ruiz’s 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 Chaworo (9 pm) and Willie Martinez & “La Familia Sextet” (10 pm).

The event will be held Tuesday June 6, 2006 @ 6 p.m. – 12 midnight Doors Open @ 5 p.m. LQ’s, 511 Lexington Avenue (between 48th & 47th Streets). New York, NY. Suggested donation: $20

Other confirmed guest artists include the following:

* Luisito Quintero,
* Andrea Brachfeld,
* Robert Glasper,
* Annette Aguilar,
* Andy Gonzalez,
* Papo Vasquez,
* Craig Harris,
* Grady Tate,
* Pete Nader,
* Sweet Sue Terry,
* Mark Whitfield,
* Avery Sharpe,
* Terry Burrus,
* Ben Lapidus,
* Bobby Sanabria,
* Dario Boente,
* Bill Sims, Jr.,
* Ray Mantilla,
* Chaney Sims,
* Norman Hedman,
* Gary Bartz, and
* Poet Papoleto

Hilton Ruiz’ music and videos will be playing.

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.

If you wish to make a donation directly to the family, you can deposit a check to the name and account of Hilton's daughter:

Aida Ruiz
Chase Bank: Act # 711211359
Routing# 065400137

Her Phone # 201-925-6416 (Please leave message if she doesn't answer)

"Hilton Ruiz’s condition remains the same; he continues to be in a coma and is on life support." said promoter Eddie Rodriguez. While there were rumors that Ruiz was brutally assaulted near Borbón (Bourbon) Street, the New Orleans police claims that it was accident.

This event will help pay for the huge medical expenses involved with transporting Hilton to a New York 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.

World Music Central
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