Founding Allman Brothers Band drummer Jai “Jaimoe” Johanson will release an album with his Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band on December 17. The ensemble’s debut studio project Renaissance Man will focus on R & B and jazz, including reworked versions of “A Rainy Night In Georgia” and The Allman Brothers Band’s own “Melissa.” The day of the album’s release the longtime ABB member will appear at Collinsville, CT’s Bridge Street Live. His group will also open for Gregg Allman in early 2012. The Allman Brothers Band are expected to confirm their annual Beacon Theater run in the near future.