[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] Howard Reich of the Chicago Tribune called the album one of 2007's "best jazz recordings," noting Brown's "muscular, outsize sound.

's Glen Hall described the music as "exactly the kind of heartfelt, gutsy jazz that can penetrate even a jaded listener's blasé attitude," and stated: "These guys genuinely mean what they're playing.

"[11] Writing for Jazzwise, Kevin Le Gendre commented: "Brown may be steeped in 1960s post-bop but he strays artfully into other lexicons... [he] is a solid leader who solos very engagingly... and his sidemen... are very good in their support.

"[12] Mark Corroto of All About Jazz remarked: "No need to command Ari Brown to make a joyful sound, he gladly obliges on this live date... His playing is soulful and immense.

"[13] AAJ reviewer Jerry D'Souza stated: "This is constantly stimulating music, the band coming together and playing with a soulful fire.