[11][12] The Washington Post stated: "A natural singer who possesses a sultry alto, Bryson often favors the slowest tempos and the most intimate balladry this side of Shirley Horn.

"[9] The Calgary Herald deemed the album "a strong debut from a dreamy-voiced vocalist who has inherited her bar-straddling rhythmic talent from her father, Dizzy Gillespie.

"[10] The Indianapolis Star determined that "Bryson has a way of sounding conversational and off-hand while not sacrificing intensity.

"[11] The Toronto Star noted that Bryson "has a husky, emotional voice with dreamily-good intonation but ... whatever she sings reminds you of someone else.

"[8] AllMusic wrote: "A fine middle-of-the-road song stylist (rather than a jazz singer), Bryson does an excellent job on a set dominated by standards.