For the Moment (Barry Harris album)

For the Moment is a live album by pianist Barry Harris which was recorded in New York in 1984 and released on the Uptown label the following year.

For the Moment
Live album by Barry Harris
Released	1985
Recorded	March 2, 1984
Venue	Jazz Cultural Theatre, NYC
Genre	Jazz
Length	77:01 CD release with additional tracks
Label	Uptown UP 27.20
Producer	Mark Feldman M.D, Robert E. Sunenblick M.D.
Barry Harris chronology
The Bird of Red and Gold (1982) For the Moment (1985) Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume Twelve (1990)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings

In his review on Allmusic, Scott Yanow called it "A delightful and enthusiastic set" and stated "Throughout his career, pianist Barry Harris has kept the spirit of bebop and the music of Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk alive in his joyous and creative playing".

Track listing

All compositions by Barry Harris except where noted.

1. "I Love Lucy" (Eliot Daniel, Harold Adamson) – 5:56
2. "My Heart Stood Still" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 5:59
3. "Bean and the Boys" (Coleman Hawkins) – 4:43 Additional track on CD reissue
4. "To Monk with Love" – 5:50
5. "For the Moment" – 2:55
6. "Chico the Man" – 7:09
7. "Monk Medley: Reflections/Light Blue/Well, You Needn't/Rhythm-a-Ning" (Thelonious Monk) – 8:31
8. "Shaw Nuff" (Charlie Parker) – 7:35 Additional track on CD reissue
9. "7-9-3-4-0" – 5:02 Additional track on CD reissue
10. "Save Some for Later" – 6:15
11. "Looking Glass" – 6:21
12. "To Monk With Love" – 5:03 Additional track on CD reissue
13. "One More Blues" – 6:09 Additional track on CD reissue

Personnel

• Barry Harris – piano
• Rufus Reid – bass
• Leroy Williams - drums