On the album, Lundy is joined by saxophonist Mark Shim, vibraphonist Steve Nelson, pianists John Hicks and Anthony Wonsey, and drummer Billy Hart.

[1][2][3][4][5] In a review for AllMusic, Ken Dryden wrote: "Lundy only occasionally steps into the studio to lead his own record date, but the bassist never disappoints...

"[7] Harvey Siders of JazzTimes noted Lundy's "beauty of tone" and "instinct for swing," stating that his "purpose here is to blend five other like-minded veterans and newcomers."

He praised "Blues for J.A.," in which "Lundy reveals the sheer joy and power of straightahead walking that conjures up the abandon of Leroy Vinnegar.

"[8] Writing for All About Jazz, Jim Santella remarked: "As if working a nightclub session in the wee hours of the morning, Curtis Lundy's quintet purrs with a smooth sound and a subtle, but forceful, rhythmic drive...