Omerta (Richie Beirach and Dave Liebman album)

1978 studio album by Richard Beirach and David Liebman

Omerta

Studio album by

Richard Beirach and David Liebman

Released| 1978
Recorded| June 9–10, 1978
Studio| Onkio Haus, Tokyo, Japan
Genre| Jazz
Length| 48:47
Label| Trio
PAP-9141
Producer| Richard Beirach, David Leibma, Dave Baker
David Liebman chronology
| Pendulum
(1978)  | Omerta
(1978)  | The Opal Heart
(1979)

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Richard Beirach chronology
| Hubris
(1977)  | Omerta
(1978)  | Kahuna
(1978)

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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]

## Reception

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Professional ratingsReview scores

Source| Rating
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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* David Liebman – tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, alto flute
* Richard Beirach – acoustic piano (tracks 1–7)

## 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.

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Richie Beirach

Years given are for the recording(s), not first release, unless stated otherwise.

Albums|

* Eon (1974)
* Forgotten Fantasies (with Dave Liebman, 1975)
* Leaving (with Jeremy Steig, 1976)
* Hubris (1977)
* Omerta (with Dave Liebman, 1978)
* Elm (1979)
* Antarctica (1985)
* Emerald City (with John Abercrombie, 1987)
* Common Heart (1987)
* Richie Beirach at Maybeck (1992)

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Dave Liebman

Studio albums|

* First Visit (1973)
* Lookout Farm (1973)
* Drum Ode (1974)
* Sweet Hands (1975)
* Forgotten Fantasies (1975)
* Light'n Up, Please! (1976)
* Omerta (1978)
* The Opal Heart (1979)
* Doin' It Again (1979)
* If They Only Knew (1980)

Live albums|

* Pendulum (1978)

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