Ken Dryden of Allmusic stated "Guitarists John Abercrombie and John Scofield join forces for these early-'80s sessions, mostly duets while occasionally adding bassist George Mraz and drummer Peter Donald. They delve into the jazz canon with an intricate duet of 'Solar', a driving, Latin-fused take of 'Four on Six' (in which Abercrombie overdubs an electric mandolin), and a dreamy duo interpretation of 'If You Could See Me Now.' The sole standard, 'I Should Care', fares just as well in their hands, which settles into a relaxed exchange between the two players as if they are playing for themselves alone. Scofield's 'Small Wonder' is scored for the quartet, a bristling post-bop vehicle with a feature for Mraz as well. Abercrombie's introspective 'Sing Song' best contrasts the styles of the two leaders, with the composer a bit more melodic and Scofield with a more brittle attack. This is an enjoyable CD that has stood the test of time very well."
Production
- Orrin Keepnews – producer, liner notes
- John Abercrombie – co-producer, liner notes
- John Scofield – co-producer, liner notes
- Fred Catero – engineer (1, 3, 5-7)
- Mike McDonald – engineer (2, 4)
- Roger Wiersema – assistant engineer (1, 3, 5-7)
- George Horn – mastering at Fantasy Studios (Berkeley, California)
- Herb Wong – art direction
- Chuck Walker – design
- Lee Townsend – back cover photography
- David Cavagnaro – cover photography
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