The Natural Moment
# The Natural Moment

The Natural Moment is a studio album by jazz alto saxophonist Christopher Hollyday.

## Background

This was alto saxophonist Christopher Hollyday's third album. It was pianist Brad Mehldau's first recording.

## Music and recording

The album was recorded in January 1991. Hollyday "performs five of his driving originals and a song apiece from Peter Bernstein, Walter Davis Jr., John Webber, and Cole Porter."

## Release and reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz | |

The Natural Moment was released by RCA Novus. The Chicago Tribune reviewer commented that Hollyday's album "represents a musical advance over his second and almost justifies the attention given his first". 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".

## 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
