Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey

One of my favorite albums from one of my favorite bands, the Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey. Reed Mathis' takes the lead on many songs with his octave-pedal induced bass, such as the Beatles cover "Happiness is a Warm Gun," and the Neil Young cover, "Don't Let it Bring You Down." Also the last studio album with Jason Smart as their drummer.

Brian Haas - acoustic piano

Reed Mathis - bass, effects

Jason Smart - drums

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Ino Hidefumi

Japanese pianist Ino Hidefumi's second album, Living Message.

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Scott Amendola Band

Scott Amendola Band's 2005 release, Believe. Beautiful violin work on "Buffalo Bird Woman."

Jenny Scheinman - violin
Nels Cline - electric guitars, lap steel guitar
Jeff Parker - electric guitar
John Shifflett - acoustic bass
Scott Amendola - drums, percussion, loops, live electronics, treatments, electric mbira, melodica