| Omerta | ||||
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| 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 | |||
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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]
| Review scores | |
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| 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]
All compositions by Richard Beirach except where noted
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