[4][5] Berg was backed by pianist David Kikoski, bass player Ed Howard, and drummer Gary Novak; Randy Brecker contributed on flugelhorn and trumpet, and Mike Stern on guitar.

"[4] The Guardian concluded that, "while several pieces do spiral off into hoarse, multiphonic orbits, for much of the time Berg's intonation (particularly on resolving notes) resembles Sonny Rollins, and he brings to theme statements heard a thousand times a hollow, mournful tremor that refreshes them in completely personal ways.

"[17] The Record noted that "Kikoski is a shining talent who often serves as McCoy Tyner to Berg's John Coltrane.

"[6] The Ottawa Citizen said that, "while the band's equipped with acoustic instruments, there's almost an electric fusion sensibility to the disc.

"[11] AllMusic determined that "the arrangements are lightly swinging, with a refreshing lack of electric piano or bass, and there's nothing really wrong with the album, it's just got an unshakeable air of 'been there, done that.