In a contemporary review for Creem magazine, music critic Robert Christgau gave the album an "A–" and said that, although side one sides like cluttered free jazz at first, it is highlighted by the Ornette Coleman-like playing of saxophonist Dewey Redman.
The American jazz saxophonist Dewey Redman often played the suona in his performances, calling it a "musette."
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Many famous musicians played at the AQ, including Roy Haynes, Mose Allison, Joey DeFrancesco, Sweets Edison, Lew Tabackin, Eric Alexander, Jack McDuff, Dewey Redman, Curtis Fuller, Benny Golson, Wallace Roney, and others.
Abrahams has worked with groups and artists such as Abdullah Ibrahim, Dudu Pukwana, Ronnie Scott, John Taylor, Johnny Dyani, Brotherhood of Breath, Jim Pepper, Dewey Redman, Mal Waldron, Archie Shepp, and Courtney Pine.
John Pochée has also played,toured and recorded with many other high profile international jazz musicians including saxophonist Dewey Redman and pianists Barry Harris, Andrew Hill, Kirk Lightsey, Stan Tracey as well as late guitarist Emily Remler.
Favors also worked outside the group, with artists including Sunny Murrary, Archie Shepp, and Dewey Redman.