The Washington Post wrote that Scofield "balances crisp articulation with cool legato passages, jarring intervals with catchy melodies, acoustic warmth with electric bite and soul."[2]The Globe and Mail determined that "the two pieces on Groove Elation that feature Scofield on acoustic guitar are rather ordinary, but several of the other eight are irresistible, none more than the title track, 'Kool' and 'Big Top'."[6]
The Washington Post wrote that Scofield "balances crisp articulation with cool legato passages, jarring intervals with catchy melodies, acoustic warmth with electric bite and soul."[2]The Globe and Mail determined that "the two pieces on Groove Elation that feature Scofield on acoustic guitar are rather ordinary, but several of the other eight are irresistible, none more than the title track, 'Kool' and 'Big Top'."[6]