The recording, which was thought to have been lost, features vibraphonist and band leader Khan Jamal, saxophonist Byard Lancaster, guitarist Monnette Sudler, electric bassist Billy Mills, drummer Dwight James, conga player Rashid Salim, and percussionist Omar Hill.

[2][6] In a review for JazzTimes, David Whiteis wrote: "The overall mood here is of youthful idealism and optimism, tempered by a startlingly mature aesthetic vision and well-honed musical acumen.

"[10] Ed Hazell of Point of Departure called the album "a real gem, full of fire and funk, and uncompromising in both its commitment to the groove and to jazz soloing.

"[12] In an article for Stereogum, Phil Freeman wrote: "when the band digs into a groove, they can get into a zone somewhere between the Art Ensemble of Chicago and the earliest Earth, Wind & Fire recordings.

"[13] The Vinyl District's Joseph Neff called the album "an enlightening pleasure for the ears," and stated: "it always registers as natural rather than as a strained attempt at commercial viability stemming from frustration and/or desperation.