Interaction

3 1/2 STARS For his third Origin album with the Circle 3 Trio, Interaction, bassist/pianist David Friesen debuts some new material while borrowing strategically from his earlier Origin albums like My Faith, My Life; Structures; and Bactrian. Captured on two discs—one a studio session and the other a live recording—the contrasting versions of the reprised tunes lend insight into Friesen's cool, sophisticated creativity. And while there are many arresting moments on these paired discs, none are more sweetly aching than Friesen's folksy comping to Joe Manis' thoughtful saxophone solo on the final track, "My Faith, My Life."