Michael Serafini presents ‘The sound of Chicago'
Every Saturday the Jazz Cafe, they proudly connects the dots between soul, disco, house and more from across the ages, in the company of carefully hand selected Tastemakers.
This coming Saturday 5th may, to celebrate the house and disco legacy of Chicago, they play host one of the city’s most lauded selectors in the shape of Michael Serafini! A consummate DJ, Michael is the owner of Gramaphone Records, one of the city’s most influential vinyl institutions, as well as holding down a residency at the legendary Smartbar.
"Join us as Mr Serafini takes us on a journey through the history of one of dance music’s most influential cities, one which brought us legends such as Frankie Knuckles, Larry Heard and Lil Louis."
TLDR:
Words courtesy of Discogs
Veteran Chicago DJ / Owner of Gramaphone Records, Chicago. Serafini first got his start in Chicago nightlife in the 80's working for Berlin nightclub as a video jockey and remixer. Under the mentorship of close friends Terri Bristol and Ralphi Rosario, Michael began deejaying regularly in the early 90's. Shortly after, he took up a position at one of Chicago house's most famous institutions, Gramaphone Records. As his experience grew, so did his reputation, later landing a residency at Boom Boom Room, then the city's longest running and well known house night.
In 2007, Serafini took over ownership of Gramaphone Records which he still operates today, and the shop started pressing records in 2014. His current residency is at Smart Bar's weekly Sunday party, Queen! Other residents include Derrick Carter, Garrett David, and the late Frankie Knuckles.
Check out RA Exchange EX.257 Michael Serafini to find out more about the man himself below...
