The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4½ stars and states "His light touch and perfect taste are very much present along with a steady stream of purposeful single-note lines that are full of surprising twists... this recommended set (a definitive Wynton Kelly release) showcases magical trio performances".[2] The All About Jazz Review by David Rickert said "Kelly was never in better form than on this album. A great piano trio date".[3]
"Char's Blues" [Take 2] - 5:36 Bonus track on CD reissue
Recorded at Fine Sound Studios, NYC, August 12, 1959 (track 7), Bell Sound Studio A in New York City on April 27, 1960 (tracks 5 & 8), and July 20 (tracks 1, 13 & 14) & 21 (tracks 2-4, 6, 9-12 & 15), 1961