Parlor Greens - "Emeralds"

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Photo by Cedric Pilard

Soul-jazz-funk organ supergroup Parlor Greens have released the title track off their upcoming album. "Emeralds" is the latest from the trio of Adam Scone, Jimmy James, and Tim Carman. It's an endlessly funky instrumental jam that proves that with the right musicians, you don't need lyrics or vocals. The song lands squarely in the center of the three genres, and could easily be attributed to any of them. Everyone truly has the chance to shine on "Emeralds," with organ and guitar both getting time in the spotlight and the drums holding it all together for the full three and a half minutes. Parlors Greens are simply one of the best doing it today.

You can listen to "Emeralds" below. The album Emeralds is due out April 10 on Colemine Records, and is available for pre-order here. For more on Parlor Greens, check out the artist's website. Upcoming tour dates are below the song.


Mar. 18 - Santa Cruz, CA - Moe's Alley

Mar. 19 - Sacramento, CA - Torch Club

Mar. 20 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent

Mar. 21 - Chico, CA - Lost on Main

Apr. 1 - Vancouver, BC - Fox Cabaret

Apr. 2 - Bellingham, WA - Wild Buffalo House Of Music

Apr. 3 - Seattle, WA - Hidden Hall

Apr. 4 - Portland, OR - The Jack London Revue

Apr. 24 - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2026

Apr. 24 - New Orleans, LA - Tipitina's Uptown

Apr. 28 - Strasbourg, France - cultural space Django-Reinhardt *

Apr. 29 - Orleans, France - L'Astrolabe *

Apr. 30 - Tourcoing, France - Le Grand Mix *

May 3 - Arnhem, Netherlands - Luxor Live **

May 5 - Paris, France - New Morning *

May 6 - Manchester, United Kingdom - Band on the Wall *

May 7 - London, United Kingdom - The Jazz Cafe *

Jul. 22 - 26 - Check, VA - FloydFest 2026


* European Tour with Kendra Morris and Taylor Williams

** only with Kendra Morris

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