| Lifespan | ||||
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| 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 | |||
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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]
| Review scores | |
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| 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]
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Bags' Groove is a jazz album by Miles Davis, released in 1957 by Prestige Records, compiling material from two 10" LPs recorded in 1954, plus two alternative takes.
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