Blues and Vanilla
# Blues and Vanilla

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

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |

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

* "Concertina da Camera (Blues and Vanilla)" - 18:30
* "Bockhanal" - 3:44
* "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" (Duke Ellington, Bob Russell) - 5:48
* "Bernie's Tune" (Bernie Miller) - 3:19
* "For the Fairest" - 3:36
* "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)
