The album was produced by George Avakian, who had worked with Desmond at Columbia Records (when Desmond was recorded as part of the Dave Brubeck Quartet).

Avakian left Columbia in 1958 to join the brand new Warner Bros. Records, where he produced Desmond's previous album, First Place Again.

Joining RCA Victor in 1960, Avakian once again recruited Desmond to his label, and he produced all six of the albums Desmond recorded for RCA Victor as a leader.

RCA reissued the album in 1978 as Paul Desmond - Pure Gold Jazz (ANL1-2807).

This work is quite a plus for any listener and especially those who consider themselves avid fans of Paul Desmond".