'Emeralds', the sophomore long player from Parlor Greens, finds the trio serving up a beautifully curated sampler of what funky organ music can be. Three true masters of their respective crafts: Tim Carman (formerly of GA-20) on drums, Jimmy James (True Loves, formerly of Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio) on guitar, and Adam Scone (Scone Cash Players, The Sugarman 3) on organ. Seasoned and soulful pros coming together to make infectiously funky instrumental jams. Parlor Greens are truly in top form: tour tight and more confident than ever in who they are and where they’re going.
The first time these three met in Loveland at Colemine’s Portage Lounge studio was marked by a certain freshness. It was new, it was the first time they had all played together. It was exciting, it was unknown territory. The session for 'Emeralds' weighed much heavier on all three members. All three dealing with personal tragedies in their individual lives, the session truly served as a genuine moment of joy for the group. Just three talented musicians, writing and playing music now as friends in a familiar environment. No moment is the weight of the session more obvious than with the album’s closer, 'Queen Of My Heart', a tune Jimmy wrote for his mother shortly after she passed away. So with a heavy and soulful heart, Colemine Records is beyond proud to present the sophomore effort from three maestros. Parlor Greens presents… 'Emeralds'.
At the core of their sound is the classic organ trio format—Hammond organ, guitar, and drums—which goes all the way back to players like Jimmy Smith and Jimmy McGriff. But Parlor Greens give it a modern, slightly gritty twist.
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The first time these three met in Loveland at Colemine’s Portage Lounge studio was marked by a certain freshness. It was new, it was the first time they had all played together. It was exciting, it was unknown territory. The session for 'Emeralds' weighed much heavier on all three members. All three dealing with personal tragedies in their individual lives, the session truly served as a genuine moment of joy for the group. Just three talented musicians, writing and playing music now as friends in a familiar environment. No moment is the weight of the session more obvious than with the album’s closer, 'Queen Of My Heart', a tune Jimmy wrote for his mother shortly after she passed away. So with a heavy and soulful heart, Colemine Records is beyond proud to present the sophomore effort from three maestros. Parlor Greens presents… 'Emeralds'.
STAFF COMMENTS
Laura says: If you’re into soulful, funky organ jams, Parlor Greens sit right in that sweet spot where retro soul, jazz, and groove-heavy funk collide.At the core of their sound is the classic organ trio format—Hammond organ, guitar, and drums—which goes all the way back to players like Jimmy Smith and Jimmy McGriff. But Parlor Greens give it a modern, slightly gritty twist.
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TRACK LISTING
1. Eat Your Greens
2. Mustard Sauce
3. Drop Top
4. Parlor Change
5. Emeralds
6. Letter To Brother Ben
7. Francisco Smack
8. Jolene
9. Lion’s Mane
10. Red Dog
11. Queen Of My Heart
