This is a lovely record and it continues the theme from Baker's previous album released in 1959, "Chet". Like the previous album, this album emits a smoky and moody ambiance. However, it has much more happier feel than its predecessor. I think that this album along with "Chet" are my favorite works from Baker's instrumental output. I love the atmosphere these two records induce. "Lerner and Loewe" consists of mostly show tunes performed with beautiful echoes produced by Chet's lyrical trumpet. I love jazz in general, but Chet's playing has a unique quality to it that makes me want to listen to his records over and over again. This is not the case with some other jazz records, which are by no means disliked, but can easily get repetitive at times. This album, along with "Chet" were released in 1959, just before Baker began to increasingly make bad choices in his life. Both albums not only include legendary musicians, including Bill Evans, but some of the best trumpet playing that cannot be produced elsewhere. These two records are almost as similar to Chet's vocal output; distant, apprehensive, soft, and sincere. The OJC remastered edition gives this record a wonderful package. Buy this record for your Chet collection or jazz in general. It can be perfect for some quite introspective contemplation or for a nice dinner with someone.