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THE SHADOWS AND THE LIGHT

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Featuring…

Nick Broste, Rob Clearfield, Nate Lepine, Nick Mazzarella, Jason Stein, Matt Ulery & Greg Ward

8.0 - Pitchfork

★★★★ - Downbeat Magazine

★★★★1/2 - All About Jazz

best jazz albums of 2020 - jazztrail

“Tops my list of Jazz Albums this year.”

- Andrew Jervis, Bandcamp Weekly

“[Kirchner] reinforces his sharp abilities as an assimilator and bandleader on his superb second album, deftly enfolding local traditions with contemporary practices.”

- Peter Margasak, Downbeat Magazine

“The Shadows and the Light is a tightly plotted-out dream world that showcases Kirchner’s creative spirit, as well as the seriousness and refinement he brings to the table.”

- Jordannah Elizabeth, Chicago Reader

“The outstanding Chicago-based drummer incorporates ideas from the city’s iconic forebears and ever-evolving jazz scene into his own fluid style.”

- Jonathan Williger, Pitchfork

“One of Chicago’s great jazz talents, Quin Kirchner’s work grows increasingly consequential with each release – his new double LP sits among the year’s best and most important jazz releases.”

- Kevin Press, The Moderns

“...guides the listener on a tour of jazz subgenres, but its unshakable cohesion reinforces the idea that all music flows from the same joyful place.”

- Dave Sumner, Bandcamp Daily

“...an extremely well presented & well executed cohesive work...”

- Tom Burris, The Free Jazz Collective

“One of the boldest, most fearless and talented drummers in music today.”

- Ryan Arnold, WXRT Chicago

MORE PRESS

Listen to the singles from The Shadows and The Light

Listen to the full length album

The Other Side Of Time

Available on Astral Spirits/SPacetone

Best Debuts - NPR JAZZ CRITICS POLL

★★★★ - Downbeat Magazine

best jazz albums of 2018 - bandcamp daily

Best Jazz Of 2018 - Pop Matters

Best of 2018: jazz/improv - Magnet Magazine

"The first great jazz album of 2018."

-Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader

"It's a nervy move to debut with a double LP, but Kirchner does it with aplomb. * * * *."

-Bill Meyer, Downbeat Magazine

"It’s way too early to be saying things like this is the best thing I’ve heard all year… but this is the best thing I’ve heard all year."

-Dave Sumner, Bandcamp Daily

"Quin Kirchner's debut on Astral Spirits - early contender for album of the year?"

-Eric McDowell, Tiny Mix Tapes

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