The 1978 debut album Articulation meant the start of a fine recording career for guitarist Rodney Jones. Jones started working in and around New York with jazz giants Dizzy Gillespie and Tommy Flanagan, while at the same time working with his own quartet. On this album Rodney is accompanied by Wallace Roney III (trumpet), Arthur Blythe (alto sax), Bob Mintzer (tenor sax), Bernadine Davis (flute), Kenny Kirkland (piano), Kenwood Denard (percussion drums) and Bemshi Jones (vocals). The track Hard New York Swing also features Benjamin Brown (drums) and Bruce Johnson (bass).

The accompanying liner notes on the back sleeve were written by Wim van Eyle.