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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]

Lifespan
Studio album by Kris Davis
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
Kris Davis chronology
Lifespan (2004) The Slightest Shift (2006)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Tom Hull	B+[2]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[3]

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."[4]

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."[5]

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

References

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