[1][2] The album came about when Bruford approached Towner and Gómez, stating that he would like to make a record that would serve as a vehicle for his compositions, but that would also include pieces by all involved.

"[4] In a review for AllMusic, Michael G. Nastos wrote: "If summer really does have its ghosts, they would evoke echoes of spring, full of renewal, hope, and joyful anticipation.

"[1] The authors of The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings stated: "the chemistry here is exquisite... Gómez is masterful and there are signs that his sound made some impact on Bruford's thinking about small groups over the next period.

"[5] Jeff Melton, writing for Exposé Online, commented: "Melody lines are indistinct between improv and composition which is the stamp of a healthy creative dialog between listening contributors... Bruford uses many subtle facets of his percussive palette throughout the disc.

"[7] Yoga Journal's Richard Price called the album "exceptional," and wrote: "the often rapid pieces are sometimes abstract, but the intricate interplay is exquisite and the trio never loses touch with the melodic thread.