In Our Lifetime
Dave Douglas · 1995
71 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of intricate jazz arrangements and adventurous improvisation that challenges traditional boundaries.
Top tracks — play these first
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In Our Lifetime Start here — The title track serves as an expansive exploration of themes such as time and existence, showcasing Douglas's mastery of blending structured composition with free-form improvisation.
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The Persistence of Memory — With its evocative melodies and rhythmic complexity, this track encapsulates the album's introspective nature while drawing inspiration from Salvador Dalí's surrealist painting.
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Bridges — As the closing piece, this nearly 18-minute composition weaves together various motifs introduced throughout the album, creating a profound sense of resolution and thematic continuity.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of soundscapes
- thought-provoking compositions to ponder
- wave-like pacing with resolution
- immersive experience for deep focus
Maybe skip if you
- seek straightforward song structures
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Themes
- surrealist inspiration· time and existence· improvisational exploration
- Moods
- Introspective· Dark
- Career context
- In Our Lifetime was released in 1995, marking Dave Douglas's fifth studio album and a significant point in his career as he was establishing himself as a leading voice in modern jazz. This album followed his critically acclaimed work on 'Time Travel' and showcased his evolution as a composer and bandleader, featuring innovative arrangements and collaboration with prominent musicians.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chris Potter· Avishai Cohen· Maria Schneider
Tracklist
- 1 In Our Lifetime Start here 10:21
- 2 Three Little Monsters 5:27
- 3 Forward Flight 7:01
- 4 The Persistence of Memory 4:39
- 5 Out in the Cold 6:30
- 6 Strength and Sanity 4:51
- 7 Sappho 0:50
- 8 At Dawn 4:09
- 9 Shred 2:42
- 10 Rapid Ear Movement 1:42
- 11 Moods in Free Time 5:49
- 12 Bridges 17:44
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Naked City
John Zorn
Shares adventurous improvisation and genre-blurring arrangements with surrealist inspirations.
Future Shock
Herbie Hancock
Explores intricate jazz fusion with a focus on innovation and experimental soundscapes.
Elegiac Cycle
Brad Mehldau
Combines introspective themes and improvisational depth, echoing existential exploration in jazz.
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