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Life Time is the debut album by American drummer Tony Williams recorded in 1964 and released on the Blue Note label.[2] Featured musicians include tenor saxophonist Sam Rivers, vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, pianist Herbie Hancock and bassists Gary Peacock and Richard Davis.

Life Time
Studio album by Tony Williams
Released	January 1965[1]
Recorded	August 21 & 24, 1964
Studio	Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Genre	Jazz
Length	38:25
Label	Blue Note BST 84180
Producer	Alfred Lion
Tony Williams chronology
Life Time (1965) Spring (1965)

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars and stated "The unpredictable music holds one's interest; a very strong debut for the masterful drummer".[3]

The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings included the album in its suggested “core collection” of essential recordings.[4]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Tony Williams.

1. "Two Pieces of One: Red" – 8:06
2. "Two Pieces of One: Green" – 10:40
3. "Tomorrow Afternoon" – 5:35
4. "Memory" – 8:06
5. "Barb's Song to the Wizard" – 5:58

Recorded on August 21 (#1–3) and August 24 (#4–5), 1964.

Personnel

• Tony Williams – drums, timpani, woodblocks, maracas, triangle (1–4)
• Sam Rivers – tenor saxophone (1–3)
• Bobby Hutcherson – vibes, marimba (4)
• Herbie Hancock – piano (4–5)
• Ron Carter (5), Richard Davis (1–2), Gary Peacock (1–3) – bass

References

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