AllMusic reviewer Ken Dryden stated, "The 1997 release of this CD helped Benny Carter celebrate his 90th birthday, featuring 14 of his original ballads by a dozen guests, in addition to a warm tribute to his wife of many years, 'When Hilma Smiles,' sung by Carter himself in a friendly, unpretentious manner. His smooth alto sax hasn't lost anything over the decades, and the top-notch cornet of Warren Vaché is also a nice touch".[3]
Track listing
All compositions by Benny Carter, except where noted.
"My Mind Is Still On You" (Benny Carter, John Moen,
Leonard Feather) – 3:22
"Echo of My Dream" – 5:07
"Rock Me to Sleep" (Carter, Paul Vandervoort II) – 5:58
"Stop Me Before I Fall in Love Again" – 4:01
"He Doesn't Need Me Now" (Carter, Vandervoort) – 8:31
"I'm the Caring Kind" (Carter,
Irving Gordon) – 5:52
"When Hilma Smiles" – 4:15
Recorded at Group IV Studios, Hollywood, CA on July 26, 27, and 28, 1995 (tracks 1–3 & 8–10) and at Master Sound Astoria, Astoria, NY, on June 26, 27, & 28, 1995 (tracks 4–7 & 11–14)