Q (8/01, p.123) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...It's beautiful, finely hued music; and not only does Brecker's soft side prove completely convincing, but Methany and Hancock play as well as they have in an age."
JazzTimes (9/01, p.93) - "...Holds together well as an hour-long romantic fire..."
Mojo (Publisher) (6/01, p.110) - "...An all-star band...more or less does what it says on the tin - and delightfully - the brawn is never far below the music's sheened surface..."
Personnel: Michael Brecker (saxophone); James Taylor (vocals); Herbie Hancock (piano); Pat Metheny (guitar); Charlie Haden (bass); Jack DeJohnette (drums); Dave Samuels (percussion).
Recorded at Right Track Recording, New York, New York from December 18-20, 2000.
"Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight" won the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. "Chan's Song" won the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Solo.