On the album, Rivers is joined by members of the Rivbea All-star Orchestra: saxophonists Greg Osby, Steve Coleman, Chico Freeman, Gary Thomas, and Hamiet Bluiett, trumpeters Baikida Carroll, James Zollar, Ralph Alessi, and Ravi Best, trombonists Art Baron, Joseph Bowie, and Ray Anderson, baritone horn player Joseph Daley, tubist Bob Stewart, bassist Doug Mathews, and drummer Anthony Cole.

[7] In a review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow wrote: "The music, which is frequently atonal, has so much going on at times that it will take several listens to comprehend everything... [it] is remarkable in ways and well worth acquiring by free jazz collectors.

"[1] Mark Corroto of All About Jazz stated that Rivers' "six-to thirteen-minute big band songs are wondrous treats.

"[8] AAJ's David Adler commented: "You can practically hear the 70s loft scene come to life as Rivers and the other strong soloists on this record... take turns navigating the atonal contours of these compositions.

"[9] Writing for JazzTimes, Larry Appelbaum noted that the album "is likely to end up on many year-end best-of lists," and remarked: "Though many of the densely textured pieces have similar tempos and dynamics, they are all rhythmically and harmonically adventurous... Just about everyone in this 16-piece orchestra is a leader, so it’s no surprise that Rivers is generous with the solo space...