Although a somewhat obscure set which has not yet been reissued on CD, this outing by tenor saxophonist
Jack Montrose was put out by Fresh Sound in the 1980s.
Montrose, an excellent improviser who was also a talented arranger, teams up with vibraphonist
Red Norvo, either
Barney Kessel or
Jim Hall on guitar,
Lawrence Wooten or
Max Bennett on bass and
Mel Lewis or
Bill Dolney on drums to perform six of his originals and five swing-era standards. 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.