The album was recorded at Contemporary's studio, Los Angeles, on February 6, 7, and 25, 1957.

[1] The musicians are drummer Shelly Manne, pianist André Previn, and bassist Leroy Vinnegar.

[2] Li'l Abner was released by Contemporary Records.

[1] The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states: "The musicians are in fine form but the melodies are not too memorable".

[2] It was reissued in the Original Jazz Classics series.