 In this band Van Kriedt played with musicians including Bill Perkins – tenor sax; Lennie Niehaus and Charlie Mariano - both alto sax; Don Davidson – baritone sax; Carl Fontana - Bob Fitzpatrick – Kent Larson - Gus Chappell – Don Kelly - trombones; Ed Leddy - Bobby Clark - Al Porcino – Sam Noto – Stu Williamson – trumpets; Ralph Blaze - guitar; Max Bennett – bass and Mel Lewis – drums.The album was recorded at Universal Studios in Chicago on July 22, 1955.Van Kriedt toured throughout the United States and Canada and was the featured arranger with the band, appearing at jazz clubs such as the Blue Note in Chicago and Birdland in New York City.