Addison Frei established a reputation as a fine mainstream jazz pianist several years ago. With Time and Again, the former resident of Lawrence, Kansas, seems to have made the daunting leap from good to great. A prestigious rhythm section helps Frei make the significant breakthrough. Bassist Ben Wolfe and drummer Terreon Gully provide impeccable support. Frei’s playing suggests he’s aware of contemporary innovators like Brad Mehldau even as he remains rooted in the classic sound of pianists such as Tommy Flanagan. A rendition of Irving Berlin’s “Remember” is the height of elegance while “Ramble for FK” is a gussied-up blues. The curiously formal and unexpectedly exceptional Time and Again is a timeless statement.