This album was recorded in 1958 in Los Angeles, with arrangements and direction by Marty Paich and his orchestra. It is part of Ella Fitzgerald's 'swing' album series for Verve, characterized by a light and rhythmic approach to song selection.
The repertoire includes jazz and pop standards such as 'Little White Lies', 'You Brought a New Kind of Love to Me', and 'I'm Getting Sentimental Over You'. Norman Granz's production aimed to highlight Fitzgerald's versatility in uptempo numbers and ballads with refined orchestral accompaniment.
The album was well received by critics and reached number 14 on the Billboard pop albums chart in 1959. It is considered a standout example of Fitzgerald's swing style, with arrangements that masterfully balance the orchestra and her voice.