This album of original tunes received rave reviews world-wide and was honored in Downbeat Magazine as one of the "Best Albums of 2019." The music is very soulful and spontaneous--recorded live in the studio with few overdubs and zero editing.

Oregon Music Hall of Fame inductees “King Louie" Pain (B-3) and Renato Caranto (sax) are well known to Portland area audiences, having performed with the Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group for 23 years and counting. They’ve also played together with many other top jazz, blues, & soul artists, as well as with their own trio, featuring the exciting Edwin Coleman III on drums.

"It's About Time," included three special guests: Portland legend Mel Brown (former Motown staff drummer) and guitarists Dan Faehnle (Pink Martini) & Bruce Conte (Tower of Power).

Below are excerpts from some of those rave reviews for this CD:

“B-3 specialist Louis Pain, tenor saxophonist Renato Caranto and drummer Edwin Coleman III appear bent on fulfilling some kind of mission. They’re out to prove that their blues grooves are the result of authentic feeling and a matured discipline in improvisational spontaneity. These exceptional Northwest musicians, performing mostly Pain compositions, enjoy a special rapport—in fact, Pain and Caranto have worked together in clubs for two decades. Ex-Tower of Power guitarist Bruce Conte supplies additional sparks of artistic invention on six of the eight ‘trio” tracks. Another five cuts of more jazz-oriented music, making up the last third of the album, place Pain and Caranto with guitarist Dan Faehnle and well-respected drummer Mel Brown; there’s no dip in quality.” —Frank John-Hadley, Downbeat (4-star review)

“The debut offering of [Louis Pain’s] King Louie Organ Trio, It’s About Time, presents the kind of uplifting funk and blues-oriented music that, in the words of the late Dr. John, ‘will cure all ‘a-ya ills’.” —Francois van de Linde, Jazz Journal [UK]

“It’s always a pleasure when, thanks to a record release, we have the opportunity to discover artists who, for years, have brought jazz to life without much media coverage. This is the case of the organist Louis Pain (in his sixties) who has been a leader of the Oregon jazz scene for almost thirty-five years. . . ‘It’s About Time’ is characterized by a very present groove, established from the first song, "Frances J." The same jazz-funk spirit animates all the pieces, from blues (‘Lupus Tylericus’ on which Renato Caranto reveals a beautiful intensity) or soul (‘Bry-Yen / Believe in You’), on up to evocations of Jimmy Smith's jazz—the excellent ‘Big Brothers’ and ‘Marty Boy’—which allow you to appreciate the qualities of the leader. A discovery…” —Jérôme Partage, Jazz Hot [France]

“This all-instrumental album crosses genres, mixing jazz, blues, and soul, and is definitely a keeper. Filled with contagious riffs that are heavy with groove and swing, it delivers a complete knock-out punch…This trio has got the goods. Great tunes to be found here.” —Greg Johnson, Blues Notes

“Thirteen strong instrumental songs combining blues, soul, funk, and jazz, which are full of variety. The musicians skillfully play through the pieces that Louis "King Louie" Pain composed after decades of presence on the American club scene. . . A beautiful record, more of it!” (4-star review) —Timon Menge, bluesnews [Germany]

“A hefty slice of the blues, soul-jazz and groove best describes the King Louie Organ Trio. It's a contemporary jazz sound while clearly harking back to the golden era of soul-jazz . . . If you're into the B-3 sound, this is a pretty greasy place to start! . . . Whole eras being re-explored, tributes galore, and just some mighty fine playing. No one individual here is the star and yet they are all capable of star-turns. It’s the magic of a great trio at work.” —Emrys Baird, Blues & Soul, Issue 1092 [UK]

“’It's About Time’ presents Louis Pain right where he belongs -- at the intersection of jazz, blues and R&B, playing brilliant originals with his King Louie Organ Trio augmented by masterful guests Bruce Conte, Dan Faehnle and Mel Brown.” —Lynn Darroch, author, performer, KMHD FM radio host.

“Contemporary jazz fans will know that ‘King’ Louie Pain is a modern Hammond B-3 maestro- keeping alive the spirit of Jimmy Smith, Jimmy McGriff, Brother Jack McDuff et al. ...However, he's never released an album in the classic trio style – till now – hence the title 'It's About Time'...Guests and core players have a wealth of experience and totally understand the genre. Result – authentic soul-jazz. --William Buckley, Soul and Jazz and Funk [UK]

“It’s hard sitting still listening to the funky rhythms and the bluesy licks on ‘It’s About Time.’ The most beautiful themes pass by, with “Bry-Yen/I Believe In You” in particular a high point. Sometimes Renato Caranto takes a shot at the top position on the list of fastest saxophonists in this genre.” —René van Kalken, Dr. Jazz Magazine [The Netherlands]

"King Louie strokes his keys like a lover one moment, then attacks that B3 like a barracuda the next. His trio is second to none and the new album is an amazing trip through the musical minds of inspirational musicians doing what they do best...exposing their soul with each and every note." --the late Steve Pringle / Sunday Night Blues Room, KGON FM Portland