[1] The AllMusic review by Thom Jurek states, "This document is important not only for the historic nature of the reunion of vanguard jazz luminaries, but as the spark for further exploration.

"[3] All About Jazz reviewer Karl Ackermann said, "DeJohnette, was given free rein to assemble a band and create a program and with the fiftieth anniversary of the AACM at hand he could not have paid a more fitting tribute to an organization that fosters imaginative thinking.

More to the point of the music, to hear these veterans express the love of their work in a powerful, forward looking set that's not likely to be repeated.

"[4] The Daily Telegraph's Ivan Hewitt noted, "the range of expression these five players draw from their instruments is astonishing...

"[5] PopMatters's John Garratt said, "All things considered, Made in Chicago is an aggressively great album, both crazy and tender in its art... It’s an electrifying concert, a rare reunion (a word that sounds too trite at the moment) and a far out aggregate.