Little Johnny C' was originally a track that caught the attention of Alfred Lion who saw Johnny Coles performing it and love it so much that he arranged a Blue Note recording session with Coles as the leader. He turned up with five of his own tunes that showcased his skills such as 'Heavy Legs' and 'My Secret Passion' as well as the more tender sounds of 'So Sweet My Little Girl.' He was joined by five other dynamic musicians next to his own work on piano with Joe Henderson on tenor saxophone, Leo Wright on alto saxophone and flute and Bob Cranshaw on bass amongst others.