Richie Beirach Trio - No Borders (2002) [2014 SACD + DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC]

No Borders focuses on classical pieces as a basis for improvisation, and, on the other hand, also contains a completely composed original composition by Beirach: "Steel Prayers," a piece for the victims of 9/11. To take classical pieces and open them for improvisation, without depriving them of their character, is also the basic principle in the cooperation with violinist Gregor Hübner. Single layer stereo SACD, Japanese pressing.

"Although somewhat underrated, Richie Beirach is a consistently inventive pianist whose ability to play both free and with lyricism makes him an original." — AllMusic.com

Tracks:

01. Scenes From Childhood - op15 #1 《 Schumann 》
02. Pathetique - c minor slow movement 《 Beethoven 》
03. Gnossienne #1, f minor 《 Satie 》
04. Pavane - g minor 《 Faure 》
05. Footprints In The Snow 〜 Prelude for Piano Bk. 1 - #6 d minor 《 Debussy 》
06. Siciliano - g minor 《 Bach 》
07. Impressions Intimas - #1 a minor 《 Mompou 》
08. Prelude For Piano - #4 e minor 《 Chopin 》
09. Steel Prayers - Ballad for 9/11 WTC. 《 R. Beirach 》

Personnel:

Double Bass – George Mraz
Drums – Billy Hart
Piano – Richie Beirach
Violin – Gregor Huebner (tracks: 5, 9)