On the album, Ragin is joined by saxophonist Assif Tsahar, pianist Craig Taborn, bassist Jaribu Shahid, and drummer Tani Tabbal.

[1][2][3][4] In a review for AllMusic, Paula Edelstein called the album "a diverse, stylistic gem," and wrote: "Ragin's concept behind Feel the Sunshine is one of peace in the jazz community and the world community... the songs are sequenced so that the listener's musical moods are quickly returned to the CD's thematic concept.

They also praised the rhythm section's "reliable inventiveness... a highly reactive and sometimes split-second empathy with Ragin's ideas.

"[5] Larry Appelbaum of JazzTimes called Ragin's contribution "simply masterful," and noted that he "has the chops and imagination to impress the stodgiest of moldy figs," playing "inside, outside and downright funky.

"[6] Writing for All About Jazz Jim Santella stated that Ragin's "adventurous nature remains evident from start to finish.