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Guitarist Jeff Parker maintains a pretty strong presence in Chicago, which is something we should all be grateful for. What’s unfortunate is that he’s only made two records as a leader–we’re talking about one of the most exciting and original guitarists of the past 15 years. His most recent outing is the 2004 Thrill Jockey release The Relatives, which veers away from the austerity of his 2003 trio recording for Delmark, Like-Coping, thanks to the plush electric piano of a fellow named Sam Barsheshet (pictured).
Barsh performs tomorrow night at Martyrs‘ with a trio that includes Parker and drummer Mykel Avery, a regular collaborator of Parker’s. I’m hoping the guitarist’s presence will result in more memorable music; they’ll play tunes from both The Relatives and I Forgot What You Taught Me.
