[2] The Allmusic review by Lindsay Planer states: "A new phase in Sonny Rollins' career began in 1957.

He started what was at the time an almost blasphemous trend of recording for a number of different labels.

His pioneering spirit yielded a few genre-defining albums, including this disc.

His performances were also at a peak during 1957 as Down Beat magazine proclaimed him the Critics' Poll winner under the category of 'New Star' of the tenor saxophone.

Not only are Rollins' fluid solos reaching newly obtained zeniths of melodic brilliance, but he has also begun experimenting with alterations in the personnel from tune to tune.