Calumet Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I used to study with Richie Beirach (whom I consider one of the great underrated jazz pianists) but haven't talked to him in a long time. He really has no web presence and it doesn't appear that he has any new recordings. Does anyone have any recent info on Richie? I would love to get in touch with him again or, at the very least, find out how he is doing. For those of you not familiar with him, he was Dave Liebman's main collaborator in the 70's and 80's, playing piano in Leib's group "Quest". He also was a member of quartets with Stan Getz, John Abercrombie and John Scofield. In my opinion, his greatest record is "Elegy For Bill Evans". To my ears, this ablum is the best example of Beirach's unique sound. Burning and amazingly beautiful at the same time. I think its only available as an import, but it is worth the extra money. My band Thousand Houses: www.thousandhouses.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I believe Richie Beirach used to contribute to the very magazine attached to this fine forum. Maybe one of the Keyboard principals will be able to shed some light on his whereabouts. I haven't heard about him in years. PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calumet Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 He did. I was kind of hoping one of them might be able to give me some info. My band Thousand Houses: www.thousandhouses.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridog6996 Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Ahh, Richie Beirach. I agree that he's been very under-rated. I always loved his playing. But I too haven't heard anything about him in a long time, but I know he's still playing. No web presence? He has a website . Did you try that? Look under the "tour" link, and there's a contact link at the bottom of the page. My YouTube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Force Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Es find seinem website wirklich sehr toll! Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marino Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I have to dig my old Beirach vinyls - it's been a while. I used to love "Hubris" and "The Breathing of Statues". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calumet Posted October 12, 2006 Author Share Posted October 12, 2006 Originally posted by Bridog6996: No web presence? He has a website . Did you try that? Look under the "tour" link, and there's a contact link at the bottom of the page. God, I am an idiot. Guess I hadn't checked too recently. Thanks! Mitch My band Thousand Houses: www.thousandhouses.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridog6996 Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 No prob. My YouTube Channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Iverson Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 I actually saw him play once. I'm a guitarist, not a piano player, but always enjoyed his playing. He was playing solo and did some standards and a couple of his own, like ELM, and even a couple of classical pieces. With great musicality and expression and imagination... a lot of Bill Evans in him but he was no clone! I was never bored. Technique? Well, he certainly sounded like he played well to me, but I'm no expert on piano technique! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calumet Posted October 12, 2006 Author Share Posted October 12, 2006 Yeah...Richie has technique for days, even with tiny hands. My band Thousand Houses: www.thousandhouses.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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