[3] In a review for The Guardian, John Fordham wrote: "Crispell's strength, decisiveness and energy often surface in the turbulent chordwork that rolls and rings against Hemingway's needling cymbal sounds and pummelling drums, but she's as likely to float glistening treble tones over the drummer's vibraphone glow or the pings of finger-cymbals...

"[3] In a separate AAJ review, Glenn Astarita wrote that the musicians' "nonpareil kinship is an underlying factor via spontaneous improvisation, structure and stimulating mechanics, especially when they regenerate themes with undulating flows, iridescent hues and capricious dialogues.

"[5] Writing for Jazz Times, Mike Shanley stated that the album "sounds nothing less than joyful," and commented: "'Ev'rytime We Say Goodbye,' beginning with just a series of sustained piano chords, slowly reveals itself.

Hemingway adds only the sparest of percussive accompaniment, putting the song in a new light and also making a statement about how dear friends feel at the end of two weeks of deep onstage discussion.

"[7] Jason Bivins, in a review for Point of Departure, referred to the album as "a detailed, absorbing program of music... a glorious hour from two of my favorite musicians, filled with lovely and unexpected moments.