The CD has been extensively reviewed across the United States and the U.K. and garnered consistently high praise from critics as well as charting for over 6 months on JazzWeek Airplay Reporting.

There were two failed recording sessions for the release due to severe weather problems and power outages, this delayed the completion of the CD for about 18 months.

[4] All tracks are written by Cole Porter (except track #4 by Peter Erskine and #8 by Jack Cooper), all selections arranged for jazz orchestra by Jack CooperRecorded at Sam Phillips Recording Services and U of M STUDIOS A/B On Tuesday evening, July 15, 2003, the Jazz Orchestra of the Delta held the CD release performance and party at the Gibson Guitar Factory & Showcase, one block South of Beale Street in downtown Memphis, TN.

David Binder, Jazzreview.com [12] "...the result is a cohesive ensemble that understands (Cooper's) musical direction so well that they reproduce precisely what (he) has intended...Balance and phrasing, suitable textures, and mellow harmonic ties follow with glamorous effects."

I might have guessed Don Sebesky as arranger on a blindfold test, for the clean lines and solid constructions that still allow plenty of room for creative soloing."