Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, the Tulsa, Oklahoma institution founded by pianist Brian Haas returns with a new full length album, Stay Gold. The effort further refines JFJO's singular vision that's been dubbed 'Red Dirt Jazz,' with a sound that's equal parts earthy and nimble, pastoral and sweeping, elegant and free. JFJO recorded the album at acclaimed engineer/musician David Teegarden's Natura Digital Recording Studios just outside of Tulsa. The eight-track effort presents the band's strongest songwriting and most compelling improvisations to date.
The second release since JFJO expanded to a quartet, Stay Gold proves undoubtedly that Haas has found the perfect foil in lap steel guitarist Chris Combs. Set to play over 150 shows in 2010 to an ever-growing worldwide fan-base, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey continue to evolve into one of the 21st century's most distinguished modern jazz voices.