Freedom is packed with some of the finest and widely diverse fusion/prog instrumentation and guitar playing to come out of the last decade. To simple state that Jones is a musical genius with jaw dropping technical abilities would be an understatement. Freedom is a showcase, introducing the world to a multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist who has complete control over the guitar and every other instrument that falls into his hands. The entire CD is a landmark release with evolutionary implications that should help to re-define Fusion.

Never one to waste musical space, Jones seems to have the uncanny ability to stretch musical boundaries about as far as they can be stretched all the while maintaining musical coherence. In a world full of "repeat-rewind-repeat" musicians and musical statements it is refreshing to come across someone so willing to push the limits and project onto a higher plane.

Highlights of the CD include all 16 tracks - they all shine brightly. Here are my favorites:

"Muldar's Search" - blasting out an ultra heavy rhythm with some serious contrasting instrumentation. The track is packed with some super fast arpegiated sequences that play counterpoint to the main theme of the composition.

"S'Corea" - a way cool jazz-fusion extravaganza complete with Chick Corea like keyboard extensions and a hyper funk-groove that takes you back to the glory days of Miles Davis and Stanley Clark.

"Beast of Burton" - a fusion force with a catchy melody. Excellent intertwining of instrumentation.

"Convergence" - ripping guitar combined with great drum sequencing all played in a hyped up time signature, mind-boggling!

Scott Jones revolutionizes progressive / fusion music on "Freedom" and comes up with a masterpiece of originality. This entire CD will slay the masses in progressive, jazz-fusion circles worldwide and is a must have for the serious music connoisseur.