[1][2][3] In a review for AllMusic, Steve Loewy wrote: "This solo recording... is a change of pace for Schweizer.

The intensity is turned down a notch or two, the emphasis is on sound, color, and structure, but the results are somehow hardly less exciting... her technique is still at the top of her game... and her earlier fans and followers will not be disappointed -- though they may be a touch surprised.

"[4] The authors of the Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings awarded the album 3½ stars, and stated: "The title says it all: a critical moment in a career which seems to have combined an eclectic range of ideas with an absolute solidity of purpose.

This solo record is beautifully engineered and played with an immaculate touch... this is an immensely strong performance.

"[5] Writing for All About Jazz, Glenn Astarita commented: "Here, the critically acclaimed pianist pursues various angles via her noteworthy affinity for rhythmic movement and altogether penetrating execution as each piece is strikingly unique...