Parallel Galaxy is the first solo album recorded by Emmett Chapman, playing Chapman Stick, and it was released in 1985.

This represented both an example of Chapman's artistry on the Stick, and also showed other musicians what was possible on the Stick. Though not a top-selling album, it inspired many musicians to pick up the Stick.

One track, Back Yard appears in the director's cut of the movie Dune.

The entire album was recorded without overdubs. It included Bruce Gary on drums, Josh Hanna on vocal effects and Dan Chapman (Emmett's brother) on harmonica.

Initially released on vinyl, the album was remastered and released on CD in 1999.

Track listing

Side 1

1. "Back Yard"
2. "Margueritas In The Waves"
3. "Eleanor Rigby"
4. "Pumpernickel Pump"
5. "Waltzing Matilda"

Side 2

1. "A Lotus On Irish Streams"
2. "Voices"
3. "My Favorite Things"
4. "Parallel galaxy"
5. "Gypsy"

Jazz albums | 1985 albums