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Eccentric Soul Revue featuring Renaldo Domino, Linda Balintine, Notations, Syl Johnson, Sharon Clark, and Pastor TL Barrett
Sat., Nov. 7, 9 p.m.
773-525-2501Rock, Pop, Etc
Last seen in a glorious Park West performance in April, the Eccentric Soul Revue—a good old-fashioned package bill that Chicago's Numero Group has put together to showcase just a few of the many performers whose music it has rescued from oblivion and stunningly repackaged for its Eccentric Soul series—is kicking off a brief tour at the new Lincoln Hall before stops in Pontiac, Columbus, D.C., Pittsburgh, New York, and Philly. The lineup's slightly different for each city, featuring performances from acts representative of each town. While I'm jealous New York will get to see Missy Dee perform the early-80s disco rap featured on Numero's triple LP Don't Stop: Recording Tap, Chicago's in for what promise to be stellar performances from Pastor TL Barrett and his choir, who appear on the upcoming Good God! Born Again Funk (available early at these shows); Sharon Clark, featured on Young Disciples, a comp of late-60s East Saint Louis soul that came out of a youth community center; and Chicago native Linda Balintine, who was just 16 when she recorded for Bandit, a south-side label run by the infamous Arrow Brown, subject of the 2005 Reader cover story "The Godfather of King Drive." Headliners from April's revue also return for most shows, including Chicago: Renaldo Domino, the Notations, and Syl Johnson, all backed by JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound. —Brian Costello
$30, 18+
Akira Sakata, Jeff Parker, Nate McBride, and John Herndon; Mike Reed's Loose Assembly with Roscoe Mitchell; Vox Arcana; DJs John Corbett & Joshua Abrams
Sat., Nov. 7, 9 p.m. 773-227-4433 or 866-468-3401Jazz
When Japanese reedist Akira Sakata came to the world's attention in the early 70s as a member of the explosive free-jazz trio led by pianist Yosuke Yamashita, his driving, manic energy and exploratory upper-register squalls were hallmarks of his searing improvisational style. By the early 80s, though, after striking out on his own, he'd either lost his way or was hell-bent on trying something radically different—singing Japanese folk songs, making pop-leaning records, getting mixed up with electric bassist and producer Bill Laswell. But happily, in the past half-decade or so Sakata has rediscovered his focus and killer sound. I don't know if former Chicagoan Jim O'Rourke is responsible for this shift, but he's been playing with and producing records for Sakata, enlisting two American colleagues—drummer Chris Corsano and bassist Darin Gray—as his working band, Chikamorachi. On Friendly Pants (Family Vineyard), the first Sakata recording released stateside in decades, the reedist unleashes plenty of sinus-clearing torrents, but his playing also reveals a refreshing compositional logic and lyrical tenderness. O'Rourke stays behind the board, spotlighting what an effective, empathetic trio Chikamorachi has become. Tonight, in his first-ever Chicago performance (part of the Umbrella Music Festival), Sakata is joined by bassist Nate McBride, guitarist Jeff Parker, and drummer John Herndon—essentially Ken Vandermark's Powerhouse Sound without Vandermark. Mike Reed's Loose Assembly (with guest Roscoe Mitchell) and Vox Arcana open. On Sunday (also as part of Umbrella) Sakata performs with Chikamorachi at the Hungry Brain. —Peter Margasak
$15
Linsey Alexander Blues Band with Patricia Scott
Sat., Nov. 7, 9 p.m. 312-661-0100Blues, Gospel, and R&B
Black Heart Procession, Bellini, Poison Arrows
Sat., Nov. 7, 8 p.m. 312-666-6775 or 866-468-3401Rock, Pop, Etc
As the return to numbered titles might hint, the Black Heart Procession's Six (Temporary Residence) doesn't break new ground: the core duo of Pall Jenkins and Tobias Nathaniel cultivate the same dark theatricality that's bolstered an impressive catalog dating back to '98. As it ever was, Jenkins's barbiturate croon creeps along over spooky arrangements out of the seasoned indie rocker's guide to eclectic instrumentation—layers of piano, synth, extra percussion. In terms of complexity Six falls somewhere between the band's earlier and more barren numbered efforts and 2002's ambitious murder-mystery concept album, Amore del Tropico. But new ground is overrated: you want wrist-slitting ambiance, you got wrist-slitting ambiance. —Kevin Warwick
$15, 18+
Carlo Chapelle's CD Release Celebration @ Davenport's
Sat., Nov. 7, 3 p.m.Jazz
Celebrate the CD release of Carlo Chapelle's "Shade of Blue"
Music Director:Beckie Menzie
Saturday, November 7th @ 3:00 p.m. @ Davenports 1383 North Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Ill
No Cover Charge! 2 Drink Minimum. RSVP at 1 - 773 - 278 - 1830.
www.davenportspianobar.com
LAMPKIN MUSIC GROUP/LMGPOP is proud to announce the recording debut of Chicago based singer, Carlo Chapelle.
“Shade of Blue” recorded over three years in Chicago, Indiana features an eclectic group of songs including several standards.
(www.lampkinmusic.com)
Bryan Day, Carol Genetti, and Jim Baker; KBD; Mark Baldridge; Scuff Mud
Sat., Nov. 7, 9 p.m. 773-772-3616Jazz
