• Rook.  In chess, the playing piece representing castle walls, and providing a foundation, a fortress, protecting the King, Queen, Bishop, and Knights.

• Rukh.  From ancient Persia -- a heavily armored Chariot, driven by a highly trained and skilled military leader and carrying one or more weapon bearers (typically an axe man and archer), who combine their efforts and set the tempo of the battle.

• Rook, the Progressive Jazz / Fusion band formed in 2020.  A versatile set of musicians whose foundations are firmly rooted in music theory and improvisation, who have honed their skills over the years with never ending playing and practice in the Tri-State Area.  Rook's Chariot is the stage -- and each member of the band can take the reins at any point during a performance and set the tempo of the song.

• Rook.  Your move.

Allen Fields