Lifespan (album) explained

Lifespan
Type:	studio
Artist:	Kris Davis
Cover:	Lifespan_Davis_cover.jpeg
Border:	yes
Released:	2004
Recorded:	June 9 & 10, 2003
Studio:	Systems Two, Brooklyn
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	65:46
Label:	Fresh Sound New Talent
Producer:	Russ Johnson, Kris Davis
Chronology:	Kris Davis
Next Title:	The Slightest Shift
Next Year:	2006

Lifespan is the debut album by Canadian jazz pianist Kris Davis, which was recorded in 2003 and released on the Spanish Fresh Sound New Talent label.^[1]

Reception

The All About Jazz review by John Kelman states "Davis has a writing style that has already, at this early stage, developed into a unique sound. Her material would fit comfortably within an ECM context; while there is intensity to be found, the overall approach is more inward-looking."^[2]

Reviewing for The Village Voice in September 2004, Tom Hull said of the album, "Piano trio plus three horns do her bidding without clutter or show."^[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Kris Davis

1. "Jo-ann" – 9:16
2. "Argyha" – 7:57
3. "Travel Far" – 11:00
4. "Lifespan" – 4:29
5. "Even Eivind" – 10:32
6. "Nein" – 1:55
7. "Endless" – 8:15
8. "The Epic" – 12:18

Personnel

• Tony Malaby – tenor sax, soprano sax
• Russ Johnson – flugelhorn, trumpet
• Jason Rigby – tenor sax, soprano sax, bass clarinet, clarinet
• Kris Davis – piano
• Eivind Opsvik – bass
• Jeff Davis – drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.freshsoundrecords.com/life_span-cd-3405.html Lifespan
2. Kelman, John. Lifespan review at All About Jazz
3. News: Hull. Tom. Tom Hull (critic). September 28, 2004. Jazz Consumer Guide (2): The Caribbean Tinge. The Village Voice. June 25, 2020. tomhull.com.