On the album, Catlett is heard in ensembles of varying size and instrumentation.

[1][2] In a review for AllMusic, Cub Koda stated that Catlett's "sense of time was impeccable and his soloing always flowed from the most musical of impulses," and wrote: "these are delightful recordings in a variety of settings that show off the versatility and innate musicality of Catlett's swinging ways.

"[1] The authors of The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings commented: "This hotchpotch of small-group dates... is fascinating... Sid's mercurial style, with glistening cymbal work, unexpected rimshot fusillades and detailed snare rhythms, was among the very few swing-based methods that didn't sound passé in the bop era.

"[3] Writing for Jazz Times, Harvey Pekar noted that the album contains "late swing era stuff with some bop influence," and commented: "The great Catlett was among the first jazz drummers to emphasize tasteful, restrained, musical playing.

During his solos you can sometimes hear a relationship between his work and the theme.