This 1955 album showcases Clark Terry's cool jazz style shortly after his tenure with the Oscar Peterson Quartet. It features a tight combo playing through a program of standards and originals.
- This album was recorded in a single session on April 13, 1955. It was Terry's second release as a leader for TP4 Music. The personnel included pianist Bill Evans, bassist Ron Carter, and drummer Philly Joe Jones.
- This release was a showcase for Terry's lyrical playing and his developing compositional voice. It captured him at a pivotal moment in his career, moving into more prominent solo work.
- The album features Terry's distinctive muted trumpet sound on tracks like "Who Could Ask For More?" and "St. Louis Blues." It is considered a solid entry in the cool jazz canon of the mid-1950s.
Clark Terry was an American trumpeter, composer, and educator. He was a figure in jazz for over 60 years.
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