Derek Taylor (All About Jazz) commented “One truth stands self evident in the final wash of these tonally rich tracks, McIntyre’s light of inspiration is far from extinguished.” Glenn Astarita (All Music Guide) said it was “A quaint setting” and that “The trio engages in a hodgepodge of multi-hued motifs in concert with loosely organized rhythms.” The Washington Post wrote ... “He fashions and re-fashions his melodies with a probing intelligence, ” and Jazziz called it a “bracing” CD “of monumental edifice.” Steve Vockery (Coda ) said “A welcome return of this veteran saxophonist.”