Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "the performances and material are solid".

He gave the film 4 out of 5 stars stating "There is treasure here".

The Allmusic review awarded the album 4 stars stating "it is well worth tracking down".

Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars stating "Excellent music that is also quite accessible".

Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "Good to get, if you can find it".

The Allmusic review awarded the album 2 stars stating.

Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "Byrd was at the top of his form in those days.

Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars stating "Edwards is in typically fine form".

The sleeve design was maintained but with an additional red star stating "Special 1982 Edition".

Allmusic awarded the album 4 stars stating "even this early, she was already a major jazz singer with a style of her own".