What makes For the Moment by Renee Rosnes notable?

This album is significant for its critical reception, earning praise from notable jazz critics and establishing Rosnes as a serious artist in the genre. It helped to solidify her place in a male-dominated field, influencing subsequent female jazz musicians and contributing to a broader recognition of women's contributions to jazz. For the Moment was Renee Rosnes' debut album, marking her entry into the jazz scene after honing her skills as a sideman. Released in 1990, it showcased her unique compositional voice and piano prowess, setting the stage for her future as a prominent figure in contemporary jazz.

Who is For the Moment for?

For the Moment works well if you're into long, contemplative listening sessions, intricate melodies that invite exploration and improvisational flair with emotional depth.

How many songs are on For the Moment?

For the Moment has 8 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.

For the Moment

Renee Rosnes · 1990

59 min · 8 tracks · jazz

Lush, intricate melodies intertwine with improvisational flair, creating a vibrant tapestry of jazz influences and emotional depth.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Summer Night — The opening track sets the tone with its serene ambiance and lyrical improvisation, highlighting Rosnes' ability to blend melody and rhythm seamlessly.
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For the Moment — The title track captures the essence of the album with its reflective mood and complex harmonies, showcasing Rosnes' compositional skill and emotional range.
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Thinking to Myself — This piece features intricate interplay between instruments, exemplifying the collaborative spirit of jazz while allowing Rosnes' piano work to shine through.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

53 /100

Foothills

Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong compositions and improvisation but lacks some cohesion in pacing.

What we noticed

The album features intricate piano melodies that often intertwine with subtle bass and drum rhythms, creating a rich harmonic landscape.
Several tracks include extended improvisational sections, allowing the musicians to explore themes in depth rather than adhering strictly to written arrangements.
The first three tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo feel, while the subsequent tracks introduce varied tempos and dynamics, adding contrast.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

long, contemplative listening sessions
intricate melodies that invite exploration
improvisational flair with emotional depth
lush soundscapes for relaxation

Maybe skip if you

prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
want concise, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context: For the Moment was Renee Rosnes' debut album, marking her entry into the jazz scene after honing her skills as a sideman. Released in 1990, it showcased her unique compositional voice and piano prowess, setting the stage for her future as a prominent figure in contemporary jazz.
Stylistic neighbors: Bill Evans· Brad Mehldau· Chick Corea

Tracklist

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

1 Summer Night 8:29
2 For the Moment 9:24
3 Four in One 7:17
4 Malaga Moon 5:42
5 Nemesis 6:13
6 Thinking to Myself 8:00
7 The Organ Grinder 6:22
8 Homeward 7:36

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