Dearie recorded for the Barclay label in 1955 and 1956.

[1] This eponymous album was her next recording as a leader.

[1] In a positive retrospective review written for the CD release, AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow praises Dearie's voice, writing its "sincerity and sense of swing wins one over after a few songs" and her "piano playing is first class".

This was the first time the album was re-issued onto vinyl in the United States since its release.

[4] CD reissue bonus tracks not included on the original 1957 release