Album Profile
Jeff Parker
Jeff Parker & Company
PRODUCTION NOTES
The album Jeff Parker & Company, released on February 10, 2015, on Lonesome Day Records (LDR 043), showcases Jeff Parker—the acclaimed Kentucky-based mandolinist, tenor vocalist, former Lonesome River Bandmember (2001–2006), and longtime Dailey & Vincent collaborator—in a heartfelt collection of traditional bluegrass. This 10-track release, approximately 30-35 minutes long, highlights Parker’s vocal strength, mandolin skill, and song choices in a classic high-lonesome vein, mixing originals and traditionals with themes of faith, reflection, love, and redemption.
Produced by Jeff Parker and recorded at Lonesome Day Studio in Booneville, Kentucky, the album was engineered and mixed by Brandon Bell. It features a clean, rootsy acoustic sound with clear instrumental separation, soaring harmonies, and authentic drive—focusing on sincere vocal blends and spirited picking without excess polish.
Standouts include the tender “Molly Rose” (melodic opener), the poignant “When the Last Curtain Falls”, the gospel-driven “I Like to Hear Them Preach It”, the upbeat “Got It On My Mind”, the driving “Just Catch a Train and Ride”, and others blending fast grooves, heartfelt ballads, and quartet-style singing for a cohesive, uplifting set.
Parker leads on mandolin, guitar, and lead/tenor vocals, supported by his company of collaborators: Seth Taylor on guitar, BJ Cherryholmes on fiddle, Jesse Baker on banjo, and Mark Fane on bass. Their tight ensemble work—featuring crisp banjo rolls, fluid fiddle lines, solid bass foundation, and rich harmonies—elevates the material’s emotional and rhythmic impact.
As a Lonesome Day Records release, Jeff Parker & Company reinforces Parker’s status as a versatile bluegrass talent, building on his earlier solo gospel projects while displaying his ongoing artistry. It appeals to fans of traditional high-lonesome sounds, strong tenor leads, and faith-infused picking, enduring as a solid entry in the label’s catalog of authentic mountain music.
TRACK LISTINGS
1. Molly Rose
2. When the Last Curtain Falls
3. I Like to Hear Them Preach It
4. Got It On My Mind
5. Just Catch a Train and Ride
6. Mighty Silent River
7. Blue Lonesome Feeling
8. Eternity Share
9. Kentucky Mandolin
10. No One Like Him
11. Goin' Back to the Country
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