The Horn's Full Explained

The Horn's Full is an album by saxophonist Jack Montrose's Quintet with Red Norvo recorded in 1957 for the RCA Victor label.^[1]

Reception

AllMusic rated the album with 3 stars; in his review Scott Yanow states: "The music is greatly uplifted by Montrose's inventive arrangements and has many concise solos. Despite the quality, Montrose would not have his next opportunity to lead a record date for 28 years".

Track listing

All compositions by Jack Montrose except as indicated

1. "Rosanne" (Edna Osser, Glenn Osser) - 3:14
2. "Polka Dots and Moonbeams" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) - 5:03
3. "The Little House" - 3:01
4. "Dark Angel" - 5:07
5. "Solid Citizen" - 3:24
6. "Goody Goody" (Matty Malneck, Johnny Mercer) - 2:46
7. "Do Nothing till You Hear from Me" (Duke Ellington, Bob Russell) - 2:56
8. "True Blue" - 3:28
9. "The Horn's Full" - 2:42
10. "Crazy She Calls Me" (Carl Sigman, Russell) - 5:46
11. "Headline" - 3:15

Personnel

• Jack Montrose - tenor saxophone, arranger
• Red Norvo - vibraphone
• Jim Hall - guitar (tracks 4, 10, 11); Barney Kessel - guitar (tracks 1–3, 5–9)
• Max Bennett - bass (tracks 4, 10, 11); Red Wootten - bass (tracks 1–3, 5–9)
• Bill Dolney - drums (tracks 4, 10, 11); Mel Lewis - drums (tracks 1–3, 5–9)

Notes and References

1. http://jazzdiscogcorner.pagesperso-orange.fr/discographies_%20labels/r/rcavictor/instrumentals/m/montrose_jack/discography/rcavictor_jackmontrose_1957.htm The RCA Victor Sessions of Jack Montrose: 1957