The Penguin Guide to Jazz commented that Hancock's playing standard was not as good as earlier in his career, but concluded that, "Fortunately for the album, Marsalis is feeling his oats, dispatching his solos with testy arrogance, and of course the other two rhythm players are in superb shape."
The Penguin Guide to Jazz commented that Hancock's playing was not as proficient as in earlier years, but concluded that, "Fortunately for the album, Marsalis is feeling his oats, delivering his solos with a touch of arrogance, and of course the other two rhythm players are in excellent form."