Blues and Vanilla explained

Blues and Vanilla is an album by saxophonist Jack Montrose's Quintet with Red Norvo recorded in 1956 for the RCA Victor label.^[1]

Reception

AllMusic rated the album with 3 stars; in his review, Ken Dryden states: "The cool-toned nature of the tenor saxophonist's compositions and arrangements fits in with the so-called West Coast jazz genre, though like many of the musicians labeled as such, Montrose is not a native of the region".

Track listing

All compositions by Jack Montrose except as indicated

1. "Concertina da Camera (Blues and Vanilla)" - 18:30
2. "Bockhanal" - 3:44
3. "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" (Duke Ellington, Bob Russell) - 5:48
4. "Bernie's Tune" (Bernie Miller) - 3:19
5. "For the Fairest" - 3:36
6. "A Dandy Line" - 2:50

Personnel

• Jack Montrose - tenor saxophone, arranger
• Red Norvo - vibraphone
• Jim Hall - guitar (tracks 2-6)
• Max Bennett (tracks 2-6), Walter "Buddy" Clark (track 1) - bass
• Bill Dolney (tracks 2-6), Shelly Manne (track 1) - drums
• Joe Maini - alto saxophone (track 1)

Notes and References

1. http://jazzdiscogcorner.pagesperso-orange.fr/discographies_%20labels/r/rcavictor/instrumentals/m/montrose_jack/discography/rcavictor_jackmontrose_1956.htm The RCA Victor Sessions of Jack Montrose: 1956