''The Horn's Full'' is an album by saxophonist Jack Montrose's Quintet with Red Norvo recorded in 1957 for the

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label.The RCA Victor Sessions of Jack Montrose: 1957
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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'' # "Rosanne" (

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, Glenn Osser) - 3:14 # " Polka Dots and Moonbeams" (

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, Johnny Burke) - 5:03 # "The Little House" - 3:01 # "Dark Angel" - 5:07 # "Solid Citizen" - 3:24 # " Goody Goody" ( Matty Malneck,

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) - 2:46 # " Do Nothing till You Hear from Me" (

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, Bob Russell) - 2:56 # "True Blue" - 3:28 # "The Horn's Full" - 2:42 # " Crazy She Calls Me" (

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, Russell) - 5:46 # "Headline" - 3:15

Personnel

* Jack Montrose - tenor saxophone,

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* Red Norvo - vibraphone * Jim Hall - guitar (tracks 4, 10, 11);

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- guitar (tracks 1–3, 5–9) * Max Bennett -

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(tracks 4, 10, 11); Red Wootten - bass (tracks 1–3, 5–9) * Bill Dolney -

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(tracks 4, 10, 11); Mel Lewis - drums (tracks 1–3, 5–9)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Horn's Full, The 1958 albums RCA Records albums Jack Montrose albums Red Norvo albums