[2] Having been exposed to many cultures while growing up, Spalding sings in three languages on the album: English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Thom Jurek of AllMusic stated, "On this recording she seeks to widen her musical adventure at every turn, but she does it with such with taste, refinement, and a playful sense of humor that virtually anyone who encounters this offering will find not only much to delight in, but plenty to be amazed by as well.

"[7] Nate Chinen of Vibe added, "Like the basketball that shares her name, Spalding bounces around.

Spalding has fashioned something cohesive and diverse, calling upon a strong coalition of musicians and the depth of her own skills.

"[4] All tracks are written by Esperanza Spalding except where notedEsperanza spent over 70 weeks on the Billboard Top Jazz Albums Chart.