In May 2021, The Lunar Octet released its newest CD, called “Convergence”, on Summit Records. The record has gotten airplay on more than 325 radio stations world-wide, and it’s gotten rave reviews from the jazz press, including: "14 sizzling tracks." Jazziz Magazine "Convergence bursts with joy and authority. The group sounds fresh, and the compositions spur the impulse to dance and encourage intellectual engagement at the same time." Downbeat Magazine "Great stuff. The very best of arranging and instrumental art . Not just adrenaline-soaked music but also many fine nuances and even echoes of tango." JAZZthing Magazine "Colorful and tight grooves, gorgeous three-horn arrangements, and strong solos." Jazz Life Magazine "An extremely skillfully played recording, excellent soloing, with the three horns providing the pointed accents typical of the best Latin music, and impeccable percussion."
Jazzism Magazine "Original music that's marvelously arranged .... an intense collaboration ... well thought-out intensity ... a multifaceted piece of art ... a record that is a pleasure to return to." Jazz Podium Magazine. In 2022, they broke out of the Michigan jazz scene and headed to the international stage, headlining at the Scarborough Jazz Festival in the UK, and playing to sold out crowds at jazz clubs such as Peggy’s Skylight in Nottingham.