Richie Beirach

American jazz pianist and composer (1947–2026)

Born: 23 May 1947
Brooklyn
Died: 26 January 2026
Worms
Country: United States
Active: 1972–
Record labels: ECM Records
Discography: 7 albums

Biography

Richie Beirach was a jazz musician who played piano. Richie Beirach was born on 23 May 1947 in Brooklyn and died on 26 January 2026 in Worms. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: ECM Records. The discography here lists 7 albums, from “Omerta” (1978) to “Quest for Freedom” (2010).

Richard Alan Beirach (; May 23, 1947 – January 26, 2026) was an American jazz pianist and composer. He made hundreds of recordings, in the 1970s as an early artist of ECM playing albums including Eon, Leaving, and Hubris, in a duo with saxophone player David Liebman including Forgotten Fantasies, and in many other formations. He taught jazz piano at the University of Music and Theatre Leipzig from 2001 to 2014.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Omerta 1978

Emerald City 1987

Convergence 1990

Round About Bartók 2000

Round About Federico Mompou 2001

Round About Monteverdi 2003

Quest for Freedom 2010

Standards written by Richie Beirach

Title	Key	Form	Groove
Leaving	B♭ major	A · 16	Even eighths
Mc Jolt	E♭ minor	AABB · 40	Medium-up swing

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Richie Beirach play?

Richie Beirach is known for playing piano.

When and where was Richie Beirach born?

Richie Beirach was born 23 May 1947 in Brooklyn.

What are Richie Beirach's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Omerta (1978), Emerald City (1987), Convergence (1990), Round About Bartók (2000) and Round About Federico Mompou (2001).

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