[2][3] In a review for All About Jazz, John Eyles called the album "extraordinary" and "a rich and varied portrait of [Rutherford] that is powerful evidence of his pre-eminence."

In groups with others, be they duos or trios, he never seemed to hog the limelight but was a generous collaborator; nonetheless, time and again, it is the humanity of his playing that captures listeners' attention.

"[3] Marc Medwin of Dusted Magazine stated: "Rutherford's work presents a sonic unity in the face of staggering diversity and invention.

"[5] Writer Raul Da Gama commented: "what Mr Rutherford celebrates in grand, breathtaking manner forms a sort of central theme of human liberty... [he] seems to be rejoicing in the empirical fact that it is by means of music that the individual breaks free of every shackle...

"[8] In an article for JazzWord, Ken Waxman stated that the album "provides a notable cross section of [Rutherford's] innovative skills through an almost 40-year time frame.