Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey (or JFJO or The Fred) is a US jazz group started in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1994 by founding members Brian Haas and Reed Mathis. The band's lineup has changed multiple times over the years, and in 2009 Haas and Mathis amicably parted ways. JFJO's current lineup consists of Brian Haas on keyboards, Chris Combs on guitar and lap steel, Matt Hayes on upright bass and Josh Raymer on drums.
Originating in Tulsa, OK as an octet with ...
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Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey (or JFJO or The Fred) is a US jazz group started in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1994 by founding members Brian Haas and Reed Mathis. The band's lineup has changed multiple times over the years, and in 2009 Haas and Mathis amicably parted ways. JFJO's current lineup consists of Brian Haas on keyboards, Chris Combs on guitar and lap steel, Matt Hayes on upright bass and Josh Raymer on drums.
Originating in Tulsa, OK as an octet with a horn section in 1994, JFJO became a trio in the summer of 2000, initially performing as the Jacob Fred Trio in January 2000. Drummer Matthew Edwards left the group in early 2001; his replacement was Richard Haas, the brother of Brian, who performed with the group until October 2001. Jason Smart joined in late October 2001, becoming a member of the band until 2007. After Smart's depature, in June 2007, it was announced that Josh Raymer would be replacing Smart on drums. They have toured extensively, opening for the likes of Al Di Meola and...
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