»This is an exciting, thought provoking album by a group of musicians functioning as an ensemble, without jeopardising their individuality.«
Linton Chiswick, New Note Magazine / London

»Schuller goes beyond writing catchy heads, supplying plenty of smart comping and transition devices that keep longer cuts simmering...if the Jazztimes had power ratings, he would be leap-frogging over a lot of bassist/composer/leaders in the next listing on the strength of The Eleventh Hour.«
Bill Shoemaker, JazzTimes/ New York, Sep. 1993