More a compilation than an album, all the tracks, except for "It's A Long Way Down", may be found on the Mosaic compilation The Complete Blue Note Recordings of Art Blakey's 1960 Jazz Messengers.

Moreover, "Uptight", and "Pisces" are included on the CD reissue of The Freedom Rider, whilst "It's a Long Way Down" is featured on the CD reissue of Indestructible.

Ultimately, "United" and "Ping Pong" may be found on Roots & Herbs.

AllMusic awarded the album two-and-a-half stars.

The Solar Records (EU) reissue also features some tracks from the same sessions, already available on The Freedom Rider and Roots & Herbs.