Parking Lot Symphony
Trombone Shorty · 2017
42 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of jazz, funk, and New Orleans rhythm that invites listeners to celebrate life and community.
Top tracks — play these first
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Parking Lot Symphony — The title track encapsulates the album's spirit with its infectious groove and rich instrumentation, showcasing Shorty's ability to blend various musical styles seamlessly.
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It Ain’t No Use — This track stands out for its catchy hooks and call-and-response elements, inviting listeners to engage with the music while embodying the communal essence of New Orleans culture.
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Dirty Water — With its driving rhythm and powerful brass sections, this song serves as an anthem celebrating resilience and joy in the face of adversity, reflecting Shorty's vibrant outlook.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases vibrant arrangements and strong compositions while maintaining a cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow, atmospheric piece that gradually builds into more upbeat tracks, creating a dynamic flow.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response sections, typical of New Orleans music, enhancing the communal feel.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady groove for dancing
- celebratory energy with friends
- vibrant afternoon gathering soundtrack
- infectious rhythms for road trips
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slower, introspective music
- seek immediate musical payoff
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Parking Lot Symphony is Trombone Shorty's fifth studio album, arriving after his major label debut with Say That to Say This in 2013. By 2017, he had firmly established himself as a leading figure in contemporary jazz and funk, known for his energetic performances and innovative blending of genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Snarky Puppy· Rebirth Brass Band· Galactic
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Laveau Dirge No. 1 2:09
- 2 It Ain’t No Use 4:33
- 3 Parking Lot Symphony 3:47
- 4 Dirty Water 3:47
- 5 Here Come the Girls 4:00
- 6 Tripped Out Slim 2:19
- 7 Familiar 3:19
- 8 No Good Time 4:10
- 9 Where It At? 3:26
- 10 Fanfare 3:12
- 11 Like a Dog 3:17
- 12 Laveau Dirge Finale 4:44
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