AllMusic awarded the album with 3 stars and its review by Jason Elias states : " The funky and quirky " Squids " features Randy Brecker 's customarily offbeat and singular electric trumpet work . Hiram Bullock 's articulate guitar also shines on that track and he fit into the Breckers sound like no other player . " Funky Sea , Funky Dew " is a reflective , urbane mid-tempo offering that has great tenor solos from Michael Brecker " . At the 1978 Grammy Awards the album received a nomination for Best R&B Instrumental Performance ( " Funky Sea , Funky Dew " )
1978 Grammy Awards
20th Annual Grammy Awards
Don't Stop the Music (Brecker Brothers album)