Label: Astral Spirits

Rok wydania: 2020

Nr kat: AS135

Press: US

Stan płyty: Mint (M)   /   Stan okładki: Mint (M)

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My favorite albums have always been the ones that take the listener on a journey. I aim to do that, to create worlds with my albums – universes. I wanted The Other Side of Time to unfold like a story and I’ve continued that process with The Shadows and The Light. I’m influenced by so many different styles of creative music and I like to try and bring all those influences into harmony on these records. There is long-form and short-form composition. You have groove and you have free improvisation, sometimes at the same time. I chose to honor some of the greats – Elvin Jones with Frank Foster, Phil Cohran, Carla Bley & Sun Ra – by covering their material, while my original compositions pay homage to the influences of Charles Mingus (Lucid Dream) and Mr. Blount (Jupiter Moon). I also make room for sound explorations (Shadow Intro & Ecliptics). The title cut is an epic journey all on it’s own and a composition I’ve been working and reworking for many years. I’m happy to have finally brought it to life in it’s truest form. Quin Kirchner.

Limited to 500 copies only!

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