This past Sunday Intelligentsia had the pleasure of joining Numero Group in the release of their newest venture “Light: On The South Side”. Yet another stellar collection for the Soul-loving archeologist in all of us.
This hardcover book and double LP set contain over a hundred photographs by Michael Abramson. Taken during the years of 1975-77, these photos document the style and spirit of Chicago’s Southside clubs. In turn, Numero Group dug up 17 tracks from the bands and jukeboxes that haunted this rare piece of history.
Michael Abramson and Rick Kogan discuss recreational choices on the South Side of Chicago.
After a talk given by Abramson and moderator Rick Kogan of the Tribune, we fired up the espresso machine, pulling shots of “24-Carat Blend”. We put this little blend together in honor of another great Numero release, “Gone: The Promises Of Yesterday” by 24-Carat Black. Our own Charles Babinski and Juliet Han kept the drinks flowing.
Charles Babinski and Juliet Han work the Intelligentsia bar.
Big hugs go out to Numero for inviting us along and spinning some killer selections from their 7inch vault. We are honored to take part. If you are not familiar with Numero’s catalog, I suggest you get yourself aquainted.
My Christmas list.