Recorded when the pianist was nearly 70 years old, Reminiscing consists of tunes that were connected to specific memories of his childhood and career.

[1][2][3][4][5][6] In a review for AllMusic, Alex Henderson wrote: "even though Christian... acknowledges various musicians that he admired along the way, he never goes out of his way to emulate any of them.

"[1] The authors of The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings called the album "a delightful session," and stated that Christian "likes... to paraphrase melodies, but not so much that you can't tell what they might be, and he has a swinging team behind him.

He commented: "This trio disc takes its place in a discography that while comparatively slim, will remain the legacy of one of Chicago's finest jazz figures.

"[7] Writing for JazzTimes, Bill Bennett noted that "there is a wonderful clarity to Reminiscing," and called the contributions of Carroll and Walton "impeccable."