Today I am listening to Richie Beirach's duets with Gregor Huegner on 2022's 'Testaments,' which was a celebration of his 75th birthday. This 3CD set provides a perfect look at Richie's classical influences on interpretations of Bach, Faure, Bartok, Katchaturian and others (on CD1), then showcases Richie's and Gregor's delicate and sometimes 'out' originals (on CD2) before they both swing their asses off on standards like "If I Were a Bell," "On Green Dolphin Street," "Nardis" and "There Is No Greater Love" (on CD3). Brilliant performances and a great showcase of the full scope of Richie's genius.
Thanks I know that loft. My first New School Jazz Ensemble played there at Oliver Lieber's. Didn't know Richie but bartended at Syncopation on Waverly so knew the scene in the early 80's.
Now I know. You have given him a wider audience in the great beyond.
Thank you Bill. I know Lieb and Grossman played w Miles. Did Ritchie? He seemed to know everyone. The 50’s- 70’s seem a magical blessed time to be a jazz musician in New York!
Today I am listening to Richie Beirach's duets with Gregor Huegner on 2022's 'Testaments,' which was a celebration of his 75th birthday. This 3CD set provides a perfect look at Richie's classical influences on interpretations of Bach, Faure, Bartok, Katchaturian and others (on CD1), then showcases Richie's and Gregor's delicate and sometimes 'out' originals (on CD2) before they both swing their asses off on standards like "If I Were a Bell," "On Green Dolphin Street," "Nardis" and "There Is No Greater Love" (on CD3). Brilliant performances and a great showcase of the full scope of Richie's genius.
This is so so great. That “Pendulum” box set w Randy Brecker and Lieb is legendary 🔥🔥🔥
Also the Some Other Time Chet tribute record.
He left behind a lovely discography. And these words of wisdom… thank you!
Thanks I know that loft. My first New School Jazz Ensemble played there at Oliver Lieber's. Didn't know Richie but bartended at Syncopation on Waverly so knew the scene in the early 80's.
Now I know. You have given him a wider audience in the great beyond.
A lesson in humility.
Beautiful
Thanks for posting.
Thank you Bill. I know Lieb and Grossman played w Miles. Did Ritchie? He seemed to know everyone. The 50’s- 70’s seem a magical blessed time to be a jazz musician in New York!
Sad sad news indeed.
Thanks, Bill. He left so much music, but took so much with him. A brilliant mind.
Bill, great. Thanks for posting.
Rob Scheps