Jazz pianist Hilton Ruiz shows the relaxed, lyrical side of his musical personality as leader of Heroes, a tribute of gently swaying Latin-tinged and straight ahead jazz classics honoring his favorite modern jazz masters. Ruiz creates an easy-flowing, mellow mood from start to finish and is fortified by a stellar rhythm section featuring bassist Andy Gonzalez, drummer Ignacio Berroa, and percussionist Giovanni Hidalgo.