Moment to Moment (The Jazztet album)

''Moment to Moment'' is a 1960 album by the Art Farmer-Benny Golson Jazztet. It is considered a significant work in the hard bop genre. The album features several strong compositions by both Farmer and Golson, showcasing their individual talents as well as their collaborative chemistry. The arrangements are generally tightly structured, highlighting both the melodic and improvisational strengths of the ensemble. The rhythm section provides a solid and supportive foundation for the horn players' explorations. While specific track listings and personnel may vary across different editions, the core ensemble typically includes Art Farmer (trumpet), Benny Golson (tenor saxophone), Curtis Fuller (trombone), Horace Parlan (piano), Doug Watkins (bass), and Philly Joe Jones (drums). The album's title, ''Moment to Moment'', suggests the improvisational and spontaneous nature of jazz performance, emphasizing the musicians' ability to create music in the present tense, reacting to each other and building the music organically in real time. The album's impact on the development of hard bop and its enduring appeal to jazz listeners cement its place in jazz history. Further research may reveal additional details on specific recording sessions and critical reception.