Emeralds

Description

Emeralds, the second album from Parlor Greens, offers a magnificent glimpse into the potential of organ-driven funk music. Three true masters in their respective fields: 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. These seasoned and passionate musicians unite to create irresistibly funky instrumental tracks. Parlor Greens is at the top of their game: tighter than ever on stage, they are more confident than ever in their identity and future. The opening track, “Eat Your Greens,” kicks off with a driving 4/4 rhythm inspired by Charles Earland. Jimmy and Scone propel the track at full speed, like an unstoppable train accelerating. “Lion’s Mane” reveals a slightly more sophisticated side of the trio, with nods to one of Scone's organist mentors, the incomparable Dr. Lonnie Smith. Tim Carman showcases his drumming talents with “Letter To Brother Ben,” a gospel-tinged shuffle. While the result is more polished than ever, the atmosphere of this second recording session was quite different. Their first meeting in Loveland, at Colemine’s “Portage Lounge” studio, had been marked by a certain freshness: it was the first time they all played together, it was exciting, uncharted territory. The Emeralds session was much more trying for the three members. Each of them was going through a personal tragedy, and this session was a true moment of shared joy, where three talented musicians could compose and play as friends in a familiar environment. Nowhere else is the intensity of this recording more palpable than in the final track, “Queen Of My Heart,” a song Jimmy wrote for his mother shortly after her passing. It is therefore with deep emotion that Colemine Records presents the second album from these three masters: Emeralds. For fans of Grant Green, The Meters, Idris Muhammad, Big John Patton, Charles Earland, and Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio.