The Allmusic review by Eugene Chadbourne states, "The album actually seems to be something like the essence of so many enjoyable directions in improvised music during this period, and is full of the excitement such activity is known for when the action on the bandstand is at its best".[4]
Track listing
"Diff Customs" (Oliver Lake) - 5:44
"Shadow Dance"" (Dave Holland) - 7:43
"Layla-Joy" (Billy Hart) - 6:55
"Corner Culture" (Dewey Redman) - 2:47
"Rahsaan is Beautiful" (Hannibal Marvin Peterson) - 4:31