[1][2][3][4][5] The title refers to the fact that the work was originally conceived as a double concerto for pianists Howard Riley and Alexander von Schlippenbach, joined by the combined forces of the London Jazz Composers' Orchestra and the Globe Unity Orchestra.

[7] In a review for AllMusic, Steve Loewy wrote that the album "is filled with remarkable moments, particularly the performances by pianists Irene Schweizer and Marilyn Crispell...

"[1] The authors of The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings awarded the album a full 4 stars, and stated: "Crispell and Schweizer have collaborated in a number of contexts.

"[8] Glenn Astarita of All About Jazz commented: "Music of this ilk provides a workout for one's imagination as the interpretations are bound to be diverse or perhaps subjected to ongoing debates or food for thought.

Double Trouble Two is an unfolding drama which gives purpose and reason to this thing we call 'free' or avant-garde jazz.