[1] He commented that using a nonet meant that the album "is a record of experimentation, of me finding a sound.

[1] He also wrote all of the arrangements, except for "The Parisian Knights", which he transcribed from the original Lucky Thompson recording.

[1] The album was released on July 1, 1997,[2] by MAMA Records.

[3] The AllMusic reviewer concluded that, "overall, this is a highly enjoyable effort, a strong start to Anthony Wilson's career.

"[1] It was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Large Jazz Ensemble category.