[1][2][3][4] In a review for AllMusic, Steve Loewy wrote: "Spearman is not quite in peak form, and his energy level seems understandably diminished.

The music is perhaps more lyrical, less outrageous, and a touch more disconnected than usual, yet considering the pain the saxophonist suffered, the results are remarkably good.

"[1] The authors of The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings noted that Spearman's "failing health is all too evident," and commented: "Duval holds things together as often as not...

"[5] Ron Welburn of JazzTimes stated that Spearman was "concentrating more on patterns here; but not all his ruminations are convincing-several have the effect of woodshedding."

"[6] Writing for All About Jazz, Derek Taylor remarked: "Though [Spearman] was suffering from the debilitating effects of the illness that would soon take his life his work here is still completely engrossing and illuminating...