This album is the third volume of Wynton Marsalis's Standard Time series, released in 1990. It focuses on romantic ballads and standards, showcasing the trumpeter's maturity as a classic jazz performer.
The recording featured a sextet including Marcus Roberts on piano, Robert Hurst on bass, and Jeff Watts on drums. The album was produced by Marsalis himself along with George Butler, an executive at Columbia Records.
The record was praised for its lyrical sensitivity and its focus on jazz tradition. It was part of a larger project exploring different facets of the standard repertoire.