This CD reissue is mostly comprised of a 1957 set featuring the virtuosic pianist
Phineas Newborn backed by a string orchestra led by
Dennis Farnon. Although not as vital as his usual trio dates and
Farnon's string arrangements are not too inspiring, the music is pleasing and finds
Newborn in his early prime. Particularly noteworthy are his versions of
Eddie Miller's "Lazy Mood," "While My Lady Sleeps" and "Bali Hati." Also on this set are three quartet numbers and an unaccompanied rendition of "What's New" from the RCA album
Fabulous Phineas.