Tracks 1-3, 5, 7, 10 & 12 were recorded in June 1952 and featured Dexter Gordon and Wardell Gray on tenor sax; Gerry Wiggins on piano and organ; Red Callender on bass; and Chuck Thompson on drums. Gladys Bentley contributes vocals on track 5, and Maurice Simon plays baritone sax on track 10. Tracks 4, 6, 8 & 9 were recorded in November 1946. They feature Wardell Gray on tenor sax; Dodo Marmarosa on piano; Red Callender on bass; and Chuck Thompson on drums. Track 11 was recorded in April 1947 and features Wardell Gray on tenor sax; Erroll Garner on piano; Red Callender on bass; and Jackie Mills on drums.