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The Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey: JFJO: The Sameness of Difference

by Doug Collette
November 6, 2005

The Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey hits its stride with a flourish on the The Sameness of Difference. The fluidity and focus of the trio is palpable as the players position themselves at a nexus between the worlds of traditional and contemporary jazz.

You don't necessarily have to listen to JFJO pianist Brian Haas' solo album The Truth About Hollywood to appreciate the group effort, but it helps (and it's a pleasure to listen on its own terms). But don't think ...