[1][2] It features Potter in a quartet with guitarist John Scofield, bassist Dave Holland and drummer Jack DeJohnette.

Although his powerhouse rhythm section sometimes overwhelms him, Potter flexes more creative muscle throughout Unspoken, resulting in an engaging, frequently provocative listen".

[3] All About Jazz correspondent Robert Spencer observed that "Unspoken is a solid album from start to finish.

"[5] In JazzTimes, Bill Milkowski wrote that "on his latest for Concord, Unspoken, Potter leaps to another level.

Different influences are beginning to creep into both his playing and writing on this superb outing.