Downbeat gave this recording a 4-star rating and said, "For anyone who has long been familiar with Ahmad, comments are superfluous; for youngsters and newcomers, let this album serve as a delightful awakening." Part of Impulse's "best sounding jazz reissue series ever," this CD features audiophile quality remastering and high quality tri-fold digipak with original album art and liner notes with additional rare photos.