Jack Montrose Sextet is an album by saxophonist Jack Montrose recorded in 1954 for the Pacific Jazz label.Pacific Jazz Records Catalog: 1200 series accessed January 13, 2016Pacific Jazz/Pacifica Album Discography, accessed January 13, 2016 The album compiles two previously released 10 inch LPs; Bob Gordon's Meet Mr Gordon and Clifford Brown's Clifford Brown Ensemble.
Reception
In the AllMusic review by Scott Yanow, he states: "Montrose's charts (which are full of unexpected surprises while always swinging and leaving room for plenty of solos) are quite notable and show that, despite the restrained tones, there was plenty of excitement to be found in West Coast jazz".
Track listing All compositions by Jack Montrose except as indicated "Love Is Here to Stay" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) - 2:21 "Meet Mr. Gordon" - 2:35 "Onion Bottom" - 3:25 "For Sue" - 3:45 "What a Diff'rence a Day Made" (María Grever, Stanley Adams) - 3:36 "Tea for Two" (Vincent Youmans, Irving Caesar) - 3:02 "Gone with the Wind" (Allie Wrubel, Herb Magidson) - 3:38 "Tiny Capers" (Clifford Brown) - 4:14 "Joy Spring" (Brown) - 3:18 "Blueberry Hill"(Vincent Rose, Larry Stock, Al Lewis) - 3:17 "Dahoud" (Brown) - 4:15
Personnel Jack Montrose - tenor saxophone 1–6, arranger Clifford Brown - trumpet (tracks 7–11) Stu Williamson - valve trombone (tracks 7–11) Zoot Sims - tenor saxophone (tracks 7–11) Bob Gordon - baritone saxophone Russ Freeman (tracks 7–11), Paul Moer (tracks 1–6) - piano Joe Mondragon (tracks 1–6, 9 & 11), Carson Smith (tracks 7, 8 & 10) - bass Shelly Manne (tracks 7–11), Billy Schneider (tracks 1–6) - drums
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