”Ruthie gives new life to this material with her intelligent phrasing, great sense of humor and acute musicianship. She is one of my favorites!!!”
- Mili Bermejo
“She even laughs in tune.”
- Hermeto Pascoal
“I know Ruthie to be a big-hearted, highly intelligent woman with a warm, honey-toned singing voice and a wide range of interests and curiosity about the world. Anyone who digs fine jazz vocals, expert highly musical accompaniment with a dash of African, Latin music flavor should love this CD.”
- Rahboat Ntumba Moses
”Ms. Ristich knows what she wants and how to get it. She also has an unerring ear for great material. Her relaxed, personal delivery makes it seem easy; her compelling arrangements, and the wonderful musicians she works with are a delight.”
- Brian Flick, Jazz Director KPBX-FM Spokane
”Ruthie is a beast!”
- Nuri al-Hakim