Omerta (Richie Beirach and Dave Liebman album)

Omerta is an album of duets by pianist Richard Beirach and saxophonist David Liebman and which was recorded in 1978 and originally released on the Japanese Trio label before being rereleased on the Danish Storyville label on CD in 1994.[1][2]

Omerta
Studio album by
Released1978
RecordedJune 9–10, 1978
StudioOnkio Haus, Tokyo, Japan
GenreJazz
Length48:47
LabelTrio
PAP-9141
ProducerRichard Beirach, David Leibma, Dave Baker
David Liebman chronology
Pendulum
(1978)
Omerta
(1978)
The Opal Heart
(1979)
Richard Beirach chronology
Hubris
(1977)
Omerta
(1978)
Kahuna
(1978)

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [3]

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated, "a set of duets that are primarily introspective and thoughtful. However, the melodies (mixing together originals and standards) are strong, Liebman's reeds (tenor, soprano and alto flute) provide some variety, and the musical communication is very tight".[3]

Track listing

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All compositions by Richard Beirach except where noted

  1. "Omerta" – 7:55
  2. "On Green Dolphin Street" (Bronisław Kaper, Ned Washington) – 6:36
  3. "3rd Visit" (David Liebman) – 4:41
  4. "Eden" – 6:41
  5. "Spring Is Here" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 7:12
  6. "Cadaqués" – 5:54
  7. "To a Spirit Once Known" (Liebman) – 5:50
  8. "In a Sentimental Mood" (Duke Ellington, Manny Kurtz, Irving Mills) – 3:58

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Richie Beirach catalog, accessed September 15, 2017
  2. ^ Richie Beirach discography, accessed September 15, 2017
  3. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Richie Beirach / David Liebman: Omerta – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved September 15, 2017.