Roe, Rick
Cold Plunge, 2026, CD
Instrument: Piano
Issue: 32.1
Jazz Ruler Type: Bebop
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 81
O’s Notes: Michigan based pianist, composer Rick Roe leads a quartet on Wake Up Call, his latest recording on Cold Plunge Records. The rhythm section is strong with Robert Hurst (b), and drummer Nate Winn (d), while Marcus Elliot (sax) handles most melodies. Roe is the glue, holding it together The program features the music of Gregg Hill. They open with “Inside Straight” with each member establishing themselves with solos. We enjoyed the swinging, blues of the title track, “The Return of Mr. Pea”, “La Canción” with a rich solo by Hurst, and “Wide River”.
Publicist: Kari-On Productions
