[1] David Szatmary, writing for the All Music Guide to Jazz, describes Boston Blow–Up!

as a "swinging, boppish session from a musician who was once a mainstay of Woody Herman's band.

"[2] Richard Cook and Brian Morton of The Penguin Guide to Jazz include the Definitive Records pairing of Blue Serge with Boston Blow–Up!

as part of a suggested "Core Collection", and give the combined release a four-star rating (of a possible four).

together on a single CD, which presented the tracks in reverse chronological order of recording.