Richard Alan Beirach (born 23 May 1947) is an American jazz pianist and composer. Early life Beirach was born in New York City. He initially studied both classical music and jazz. While still attending high school, he took lessons from pianist Lennie Tristano. Beirach later entered the Berklee College of Music. After one year, he left Berklee and began attending the Manhattan School of Music. While there, he studied with Ludmilla Ulehla. In 1972, he graduated from the Manhattan School of Music with a Master's Degree in Music Theory and Composition. Career In 1972 Beirach began working with Stan Getz. He also worked with Chet Baker. Beirach has maintained an ongoing musical partnership with David Liebman from the late-1960s to the present in the groups Lookout Farm and Quest. In addition, Liebman and Beirach have frequently performed and recorded as a duo. Several of Beirach's compositions – "Leaving" and "Elm", for instance – have found their way into the jazz standard repertoire. Playing style Beirach's style is influenced by Art Tatum, Bill Evans, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea and his earlier classical training. It is also individualistic with many touches all its own. Discography As leader/co-leader As a member Quest Quest (Trio, 1982) – recorded in 1981 Quest II (Storyville, 1986) - Live Midpoint: Quest III (Storyille, 1988) N.Y. Nites: Standards (PAN Music/NEC Avenue, 1988) Natural Selection (Pathfinder/NEC Avenue, 1988) Of One Mind (CMP, 1990) Redemption; Quest Live in Europe (Hatology, 2007) - Live Re-Dial - Live In Hamburg (Outnote, 2007) - Live Circular Dreaming (enja, 2012) - recorded in 2011 As sideman With George Adams Sound Suggestions (ECM, 1979) With John Abercrombie Arcade (ECM, 1978) Abercrombie Quartet (ECM, 1979) M (ECM, 1980) With John Scofield John Scofield Live (Enja, 1978) With Chet Baker You Can't Go Home Again (Horizon, 1977) The Best Thing for You (A&M, 1977 [1989]) With Frank Tusa Father Time (Enja, 1975) With Dave Liebman First Visit (album) (Philips, 1973) Lookout Farm (ECM, 1973) Sweet Hands (Horizon, 1975) Light'n Up, Please! (Horizon, 1976) Pendulum (Artists House, 1978) Eternal Voices (Jazzline, 2019) With Jeremy Steig Temple of Birth (Columbia, 1975) Firefly (CTI, 1977) With Steve Davis Explorations and Impressions (Double-Time, 1997) With Laurie Antonioli The Duo Session (Nabel, 2005) With Ron McClure Trio Inspiration (Ken, 1991) With George Mraz Catching Up (1991) My Foolish Heart (1995) Jazz (1995) References External links Richie Beirach's Website Richie Beirach at AllAboutJazz.com