So Jenny was one of the wicked famous people ; ) performing on the album I’m recording with Doug Jenkins in Portland, and she was also one of the most down to earth. After unloading her Nord from her van in the driveway, she told us a cute story about skiing the day before in the rain on Mt. Hood with her husband Steve Drizos, as well as a little anecdote from a show the Decemberists had played at a small club in Brooklyn when I first met her ten or so years ago.
I’ve loved the Decemberists since I first saw them play at a little record store in Sellwood when I was in college and they had released their first full-length on Hush Records. I think Jenny is a huge asset to the band. Her melodic lines on the keys provide the perfect counterpoint to Colin Meloy’s melodies and she has a great voice too.
She played for years with Caleb Klauder’s roots/rock band Calobo in the 90′s and she also collaborates with Reclinerland (Parks & Recreation), Casey Neill and Black Prairie.
She added some enchanting organ beds and piano melody lines to the songs “A Place for You to Fall,” “Kaleidoscope Eyes,” “James,” and “House of Snow.” Thanks so much Jenny!