[1][2][3][4] The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow said "There are times when the group sounds a bit like the Modern Jazz Quartet, but other selections find the musicians showing more individuality.

[5] On All About Jazz, John Kelman observed "Griot Libertè may also swing on the light side like MJQ, but the musical choices are far more weighty ... Griot Libertè is a project whose ultimate success should not be surprising; Williams has, over the course of forty years, demonstrated a remarkable natural sense of construction and an unfailingly refined musical instinct that makes every project well worth investigating".

[6] In JazzTimes, Ron Wynn stated "Buster Williams is highly regarded and respected for many things, most notably the beauty of his tone and sound, along with the consistent quality of his writing and recordings, and Griot Liberte (HighNote) is no exception.

The CD features a quartet that succeeds because of Stefon Harris’ intricate, superbly executed vibes solos, George Colligan’s lush, explosive piano support and the pinpoint interaction between Williams and drummer Lenny White".

[8] The Guardian's Dave Gelly wrote "Williams's warm, sinuous double bass has underpinned the work of so many top soloists in his 40-year career.