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February 16, 2021 by Simon Sweetman

Delvon Lamarr Trio: I Told You So

Delvon Lamarr Trio I Told You So Colemine Records The Delvon Lamarr Trio has quietly made two very good records – one studio, one live and now they return, with a new drummer in the fold (the excellent Grant Schroff) for a second bite down in the studio – and a brilliant third album. This […]

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June 19, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio: Live at KEXP!

Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio Live at KEXP! Colemine Records I loved the debut studio set from Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio (in fact I thought it so nice, I reviewed it twice!) But the thing that really hipped me to this band and sold me on their sound was this live-to-air; released here for Record Store […]

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March 6, 2018 by Simon Sweetman

Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio: Close But No Cigar

Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio Close But No Cigar Colemine Records This Seattle-based trio of musicians (Lamarr on the organ, guitarist Jimmy James and drummer David McGraw) keep it greasy as they move through 60s and 70s-sounding funk, blues and groove soul-jazz amalgams. Yes, an easy, obvious reference point is Booker T & The M.G’s. And […]