[1] Scott Yanow of Allmusic says the album is "one of trumpeter Don Ellis' lesser efforts".

[2] On All About Jazz, Jim Santella said "this big band album from Don Ellis proved inspirational.

It gave a contemporary quality to big band music – the kind of force that influenced college and university stage bands around the world.

Vocals were added, and Ellis emphasized a smooth, pop quality to his arrangements.

Melodies were easy to follow, and the songs caught all the emotion that he pumped in so generously.