On the album, Riley is joined by saxophonist Ralph Moore and double bassist Buster Williams.

[1][2][3] In a review for AllMusic, Michael G. Nastos noted that Riley is "upfront in the mix, thankfully, so you hear his melodic ideas, on sticks and brushes, with authentic clarity," and wrote: "Don't be discouraged that this is a stereotypically typical drummer's date -- it isn't.

The result is much fine music on this 60-plus-minute CD baring the soul of a great jazz drummer.

"[4] The authors of The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings stated: "Despite his seniority, Ben Riley hasn't hitherto thought to make the jump from engine-room to bridge... Never underestimate Riley, though... for all his delicacy of touch, he's never been a player to mess with...

The real surprise is that we haven't heard stuff like this from Ben before.