Pianist Addison Frei made major waves in the last year, winning first prize in the prestigious American Jazz Pianist Competition and the UNISA International Jazz Piano Competition in Pretoria, South Africa. With his sophomore release, Transit, Frei captures his musical evolution over the last year as he established a presence on the New York jazz scene. While the album allows Frei’s pianistic colors to shine, his poignant lyrics and special guests help deliver a narrative that reaches beyond a typical piano trio release. Manhattan Transfer co-founder Janis Siegel gives a passionate performance of Frei’s Know You with a soulful solo from trumpeter Wayne Tucker. Later, Frei and Siegel collaborate in a moving duo exploration of Dolly Parton’s Jolene, a continuation of a tour in which the two adapted pop music of the 60’s and 70’s. Bassist Perrin Grace and drummer Matt Young again join Frei on the heels of their collective AMP Trio release, m...