“Betty Liste can play. She swings……….., and is a team player. She also possesses the rare gift to accompany vocalists
in the most complimentary way.”
Ted Curson, noted trumpet player,  Mingus Band

 

“Betty Liste has that rare ability to capture the essence of a great jazz standard and transform it into her own personal musical tribute.   She is an artist who always brings lyricism and rhythmic drive to her improvisations... .one gets the sense that she is playing for you in her own living room and she has a charisma that captures the attention of the audience and keeps them coming back for more….”
Ruth Rendleman,  Concert pianist, Chair, MSU Music Dept

 

“She has the talent to say a great deal in a short period of time, making every note count while keeping the melody close by. Her gentle touch is appealing, her chord voicings are personal, and she can swing hard at any tempo.”
Scott Yanow, Jazz Writer and Author