The Natural Moment
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The Natural Moment is a studio album by jazz alto saxophonist Christopher Hollyday.
| The Natural Moment | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Recorded | January 1991 |
| Genre | Jazz |
| Label | RCA Novus |
Background
This was alto saxophonist Christopher Hollyday's third album.[1] It was pianist Brad Mehldau's first recording.[2]
Music and recording
The album was recorded in January 1991.[3] Hollyday "performs five of his driving originals and a song apiece from Peter Bernstein, Walter Davis Jr., John Webber, and Cole Porter."[4]
Release and reception
The Natural Moment was released by RCA Novus.[3] The Chicago Tribune reviewer commented that Hollyday's album "represents a musical advance over his second and almost justifies the attention given his first".[1] The Penguin Guide to Jazz wrote that "the music seems over-intense, as if Hollyday were reacting to the usual charges of neo-conservatism by trying to prove how impolite he can be".[3]
Track listing
- "Scorpio Rising" – 7:42
- "Had to Be Brad" – 4:34
- "All New Meaning" – 2:45
- "Point of Delirium" – 6:15
- "Every Time We Say Goodbye" – 6:04
- "Johnny Red" – 7:48
- "Afterglow" – 5:23
- "Idleism" – 4:57
- "The Natural Moment" – 5:32
Personnel
- Christopher Hollyday – alto sax
- Brad Mehldau – piano
- John Webber – bass
- Ron Savage – drums