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 noted that Hancock's playing had declined compared to earlier periods, but praised Marsalis' performance as "feeling his oats" and delivering solos with an assertive style. The other two musicians were also deemed to be in top form.