"prelude to a kiss" won the grammy award for best instrumental solo in 1995. allmusic reviewer scott yanow stated "benny carter, 87 at the time of this recording, could pass musically for 57. his alto playing is as flawless as ever but 79-year-old trumpeter harry "sweets" edison very much sounds his age and falters constantly throughout the date ... edison and the so-so material cause this session to fall far short of its potential".