[3] In a review for AllMusic, Matt Collar noted that Allen and Rosenwinkel bring an "improvisational flow and sense of being present in the creative moment" to the performance, and wrote: "Their playing is rapturous and enveloping... Often it sounds as if they are discovering a song as they go along...

"[1] Kevin Le Gendre of Jazzwise stated: "the artistic empathy between Allen and Rosenwinkel makes this programme of standards and originals a 'wish you were there' affair... Piano-guitar duos are a relatively rare beast in the history of jazz... Allen-Rosenwinkel are now an excellent addition to the pantheon.

He commented: "On paper, the dynamic Allen and the laconic Rosenwinkel might not have a lot in common, but here they prove to be virtuosic soulmates, enthralling the listener with layers of ambiguous but elegant expression... this mesmerising concert provides a glimpse of what might have been.

"[11] Writing for The New York City Jazz Record, Ken Dryden described the concert as "one for the ages," and remarked: "Both musicians enjoyed playing in a free-flowing manner that allowed plenty of room for improvising.

"[12] In an article for All About Jazz, Dave Linn stated that the album "captured the magical synergy which occurred and showed the essence and skill of two like-minded musicians finding common ground through empathy and improvisation."