 The Allmusic review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine awarded the album 4½ stars and stated ""Hootin' 'n Tootin"' is a thoroughly enjoyable set of funky soul-jazz with hard bop overtones.It is true that Jackson doesn't try anything new on the set, but he proves to be a capable leader... the result is a modest but highly entertaining set of earthy, bluesy soul-jazz that should have been heard by a wider audience".All compositions by Fred Jackson

Bonus tracks on CD reissue