“The greatest advice I ever heard was from James Jamerson: ‘If you don’t feel it, don’t play it.’ I have that written on my guitar case as a reminder”: Parlor Greens’ Jimmy James on his biggest musical lessons, and why, like Hendrix, he's all about rhythm

Jimmy Scratch James of Parlor Greens wears an orange and black shirt and holds his vintage Silverton in an image lit from the back and front.

Pull up a barstool in any Seattle club and every night you’ll see a different incarnation of Jimmy "Scratch" James step onto the boards.

Renowned for his sweet right hand and habit of shedding his skin, the benevolent soul man’s rhythm work has driven outfits spanning from the True Loves to the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio.