In the history of jazz music, there are milestone recordings. Some are immediately recognizable, and some have received far less attention than they rightfully deserve. I truly believe that this recording is one of those. The themes presented here are almost a meditation and are played as holistically and honestly as any recorded performance has ever been. Liebman poured every ounce of his musicianship, personality and colossal saxophone technique into these performances. To describe the project, it is essentially soprano sax unaccompanied except for multi-tracked ensemble passages. The opening theme of the piece is carried and developed into the remaining songs in different permutations. While listening, one is reminded of symphonic nuances much more than that of a jazz recording or composition. Liebman's emotion is tangible when he plays. Unfortunately a review of this recording falls completely short of describing the gravity of it. I imagine it being akin to reviewers hearing Coltrane's "A Love Supreme" and trying to write what it all meant. This recording is a benchmark in the history of the saxophone, and any student or professional sincerely interested in the capabilities of it must hear this recording. It has influenced many, many performers, and how could it not? This is one of the most "real" recordings you are likely to ever hear, and if you are up to the challenge it presents musically, it will stay with you for as long as you play the saxophone.