The Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey will make its debut on the European continent in March. The group has confirmed shows from March 17-30 including performances in the Netherlands, Germany, Italy and Finland (the tour concludes in that country at the Turku International Jazz Festival). Prior to then the trio will begin a west coast tour on February 14 which will extend through February 25, in which JFJOs Brian Haas will also open the show with The Dead Kenny Gs (which also features Skerik and Mike Dillon) while Jacob Fred drummer Jason Smart will pair with freestyle poet Al Howard as Echoes Consciousness.