Accompanied by drummer Elvin Jones, bassist Richard Davis and vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson - Hill weaves his music around complex harmonic structures.

This is also dedicated to the hotels and motels that jazz sidemen are obliged to stay in all over the country."

The composition "Yokada Yokada" was named after the song "Yakety Yak", referring to "senseless dialogue between people," whilst "Alfred" was dedicated to producer Alfred Lion because of his "natural understanding of jazz in general."

The title track "Judgment" was inspired by a poem written by Hill's wife, Lavern.

"Reconciliation" addresses "the adjustment every musician has to make to achieve unity and harmony with the rest of the group.