What makes In Our Lifetime by Dave Douglas notable?

This album is significant for its role in expanding the boundaries of jazz during the 1990s, showcasing how improvisation can merge with structured composition. Critics praised it for its bold experimentation, which influenced both peers and upcoming musicians in the jazz genre, contributing to a revitalization of interest in avant-garde approaches. When 'In Our Lifetime' was released in 1995, Dave Douglas was emerging as a prominent figure in the avant-garde jazz scene. This album followed his critically acclaimed work on 'Freak In' and solidified his reputation for innovative compositions and collaborations. It also marked a period where he began to incorporate more eclectic influences into his music.

Who is In Our Lifetime for?

In Our Lifetime works well if you're into dynamic exploration of soundscapes, thought-provoking compositions to ponder and wave-like pacing with resolution.

How many songs are on In Our Lifetime?

In Our Lifetime has 12 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.

In Our Lifetime

Dave Douglas · 1995

71 min · 12 tracks · jazz

A vibrant interplay of avant-garde jazz, rich textures, and thought-provoking compositions that challenge conventional structures.

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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 want

seek straightforward song structures
prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: When 'In Our Lifetime' was released in 1995, Dave Douglas was emerging as a prominent figure in the avant-garde jazz scene. This album followed his critically acclaimed work on 'Freak In' and solidified his reputation for innovative compositions and collaborations. It also marked a period where he began to incorporate more eclectic influences into his music.
Stylistic neighbors: Chris Potter· Avishai Cohen· Maria Schneider

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 In Our Lifetime 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

What to play next

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Five

1996

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The Tiny Bell Trio

1994

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