[1][2][3][4] In a review for AllMusic, François Couture wrote: "Rutherford's legendary playfulness and his relaxed attitude welcome listeners from the start.

Throughout the album the trombonist demonstrates an extensive range of personal techniques that never take over the warmth and lyricism familiar to his music...

"[1] The authors of The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings stated: "Almost a decade's worth of solo performance.

"[5] Derek Taylor of One Final Note called the album "a solid companion and supplement" to Rutherford's 1976 debut release The Gentle Harm of the Bourgeoisie, and commented: "Rutherford's understanding of natural acoustics borders on the encyclopedic and his abilities in this regard are on broad display.

Anyone who's ever tried playing the trombone will recognise at once a remarkable master of his instrument, but the curious thing about Rutherford's music is its universality.