Pearson's debut as a leader on Blue Note, "Profile" was recorded in 1959. A year later, he would become Donald Byrd's pianist and arranger, a role he held for years.
- The album was recorded on October 29, 1959, and October 30, 1959, at the iconic Rudy Van Gelder Studios in Hackensack, New Jersey.
- The album features Pearson on piano, with Sam Jones on bass and Ron Carter on bass. This is an error in the metadata, as Ron Carter and Sam Jones are both bassists. The correct personnel should be confirmed.
- "Profile" was the first of Pearson's many albums on the Blue Note label.
Duke Pearson was a pianist, composer, and arranger from the South, known for his work in jazz. He was a bandleader and pianist for Donald Byrd and was active in the hard bop scene.
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