The Music Of Richie Beirach

A Long overdue representative selection of compositions by one of the most unique voices in jazz. Includes two versions for three tunes (Broken Wing, Leaving with Lyrics, and Nitelake), faksimiles, a selected discography and a short explanation of each tune. Also included is Requiem for K.K., the most recent composition in this book, written after Kenny Kirklands passing.

Richie Beirachs music has a very personal expression. It sings, it dances, it intensifies as it builds its own structural entity. A most compelling contemporary portrait of sound coming from the heart of a wonderful musician. (Ludmila Ulehla)