"[3] She was initially surprised when the Central Control label expressed an interest in releasing a recording of the event, but eventually agreed, commenting: "I was like, Well, this is an opportunity for people to really hear us riding by the seat of our pants.

"[3] In a review for The Guardian, John Fordham described the album as "vibrant," and wrote: "The independence with which the young Chicagoan has developed a 1960s free-jazz sax approach... goes way outside her years and the dominant tastes of her generation.

This set represents all that, but also captures the on-the-fly evolution of an enthralling gig with a local rhythm section... this was a live show to remember, and fortunately preserved.

"[9] Mike Hobart of the Financial Times called Roberts' tone "full and vibrant," and stated that the album "neatly captures the alto saxophonist's free jazz spontaneity, lean phrasing and trenchant emotion... an extended trek through expressionist pinnacles, soulful eulogies and bass-driven swing.

"[4] Writing for The Free Jazz Collective, Stef Gijssels commented: "even if Roberts has the main voice on the album, the band does a great job in supporting her warm and energetic playing...