[3] The album was recorded at the 1988 Fujitsu-Concord Jazz Festival, in Tokyo, Japan, with Brown backed by Gene Harris on piano and Jeff Hamilton on drums.

[10] The Windsor Star stated that "the set has catchy originals, standards and three cuts featuring ... Brown's cello-like arco, Hamilton hand-drumming and Harris rolling out blues breaks and funky snatches.

"[18] The Chicago Tribune opined that Brown "is one of the few players who can pull [melodic bass work] off without making it seem like a gimmick.

"[19] The Calgary Herald praised Brown's "tasty intros and assured solo flights.

"[12] The Times-Colonist concluded that the trio "demonstrate the essence of great ensemble jazz playing.