Tribute: The Music of Gregg Hill
Cold Plunge, 2025
9/10
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Rick Roe, Robert Hurst and Nate Winn come together for this homage to Gregg Hill, where the 12 tracks cover a lot of moods and ideas in its timeless jazz appeal.
The frisky demeanor of “Elden’s Bop” opens the listen with Roe’s playful keys aligning with Winn’s meticulous drumming, and “Ducks Night Out” follows with a calmer setting, where the pretty keys and Hurst’s well timed bass adds much to the hazy versus upbeat climate.
In the middle, the rhythmic “Sunday Special” is full of soulful and dynamic interaction between the trio, while “Ballade” tugs on the heartstrings with its gorgeous piano, plucked bass and restrained drumming.
Arriving close to the end, the snappy energy of “Soul Element” emits plenty of melodic jazz that will always be relevant, and “The Singer” exits with a dance floor ready delivery that’s swift, intricate and finishes the album on a very high note.
A body of work that does justice to Hill’s legacy, all 3 players have exceptional resumes, and their combined strength makes for a must for fans of jazz from any era.
Travels well with: Bill Moio- Try This; Wayne Alpern- Gotham