"[3] In a review for JazzTimes, Bill Meredith wrote: "Before listening to Duet, it might be best to forget everything you already know about its creators...

Expecting anything resembling... either of these two musicians' previous... work, may result in disappointment... With an open mind, however, this series of improvisational dialogues... is equally rewarding and challenging.

"[4] Modern Drummer's Ilya Stemkovsky called the album "a beautifully textured, free-form session," and stated: "Avoiding the funky fusion they're occasionally known for, Duet allows us to eavesdrop on a conversation between two talented old friends.

He commented: "These musical conversations are poetic and meditational... and both players' instrumental virtuosity creates enough detail and surprise to bear repeated listenings.

"[6] Writing for Sax Shed, Skip Spratt remarked: "Although I personally may not be a huge fan of such experimental and improvisational works as Duet, it is clear that Jeff Coffin and Jeff Sipe are two serious, accomplished musicians.