The Music of Richie Beirach, Volume 1 [Alf:01-ADV12015]

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"), facsimiles, 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 Kirkland's passing. Titles: Azzaro * Boston Harry * Broken Wing (2 versions) * Circular Dreaming * Continuum * D. L. * Elm * Eugene * 40 Bars * Full Circle * Gargoyles * Inborn * Johnny B. * The Last Rhapsody * Leaving (2 versions) * Madagascar * Mc Jolt * Mitsuku * Natural Selection * Nitelake (2 versions) * Paradox * Pendulum * Rectilinear * Requiem for K.K. * Riddles * See Saw * The Snow Leopard * Stray * Sunday Song * Trust * Veils * What Are the Rules? * Who Got? * Zal * and more.