Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover looks great; a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, slight discoloration with darker discoloration spots, and surface impressions (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Developing split near center of top-edge. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. Columbia House pressing with tan label. (Not a cut-out.)
Pianist John Lewis contributed three compositions (including the appealing That Slavic Smile and Sacha's March), vibraphonist Milt Jackson wrote two and bassist Percy Heath brought in his lighthearted Watergate Blues. With drummer Connie Kay as usual rounding out the group, The MJQ's return was one of the happiest events in jazz of the 1980s.