We first heard of PARLOR GREENS in March via their single, ‘West Memphis’. We learned that the band is a new age, old school soul-jazz-funk trio made up of music biz veterans – guitarist Jimmy James, organ grinder Adam Scone and drummer Tim Carman. The threesome first came together about 12 months ago to enjoy a jam session in Colemine’s Portage Lounge Studio. That jam produced the blistering soul-jazz builder that is ‘West Memphis’.
There was a hint that an album was in the pipeline. We now know that the LP is due in July and it’ll be called ‘In Green We Dream’( above). While we wait, the album’s title track has just become available as a single. Like ‘West Memphis’, it’s a Hammond led soul-jazz workout with that very special, organic, analogue feel and a catchy little hook. It’s good to go now via Colemine.
