On the album, Bang is joined by trombonist Dick Griffin, pianist Andrew Bemkey, double bassist Hilliard Greene, and drummer Newman Taylor Baker.

The recording features one composition each by Bang, Barry Altschul, Don Cherry, Ornette Coleman, Miles Davis, and Sonny Rollins.

"[12] Cormac Larkin of The Irish Times stated: "Fans of the violin in jazz have precious little to choose from..., so this final album from the late Billy Bang will prick a few ears... Bang – who knew he was dying of cancer – delivers a last testament shot through with emotion, referencing the key influences on his music.

"[14] In one of six All About Jazz reviews, Hrayr Attarian called the recording a "landmark release" and "a sublime album of rich harmonies, multifaceted emotions, and tight, intellectually stimulating spontaneity.

"[10] Michael Ullman of The Arts Fuse remarked: "Bang played in formidable avant-garde groups, but there is nothing forbidding about his music or his exciting approach to improvisation.

"[15] Writing for Something Else!, S. Victor Aaron commented: "The living vitality of his violin is manifestly evident in a man still at the peak of his powers, plucking, strumming, scraping and so rhythmically aware...