Greg Osby and Sound Theatre

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow states, "The performances (mostly Osby originals) are complex, somewhat abrasive, and in the M-Base genre, swinging in their own funky fashion and following a different logic than bebop. Osby plays quite well, and the music grows in interest with each listen".[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]

All compositions by Greg Osby except as indicated

1. "You Big ..." - 5:07
2. "Daigoro" - 7:48
3. "Return to Now" - 7:51
4. "Shohachi Bushi/Oyamako Bushi" (Traditional) - 3:09
5. "Calculated Risk" - 3:52
6. "For Real Moments" (Geri Allen) - 7:12
7. "Gyrhythmitoid" - 5:32
8. "Knigrobade" - 6:34 Bonus track on CD

Band

• Greg Osby - alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
• Michele Rosewoman - piano, synthesizer (tracks 1-3 & 5-7)
• Kevin McNeal - electric guitar, acoustic guitar (tracks 1-3 & 5-7)
• Lonnie Plaxico - bass (tracks 1-3 & 5-8)
• Paul Samuels - drums, percussion (tracks 2-5 & 7)

Special guests

• Fusako Yoshida - koto (tracks 2 & 4)
• Terri Lyne Carrington - drums, percussion (tracks 4, 7 & 8)
• Haruko Nara - lyrics (track 2)