Mentioning “Shulie a Bop”, “Lover Man”, and “Linger Awhile” as particular highlights, The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings says that, backed by only a rhythm section, “Vaughan is at her freest and most good-humoured.”
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings praises Vaughan's performance style, particularly when accompanied by only a rhythm section. The specific songs mentioned ("Shulie a Bop", "Lover Man", and "Linger Awhile") are used to illustrate her freedom and good humor in such settings.