''Elm'' is an

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by American jazz pianist and composer Richard Beirach recorded in May 1979 and released on

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later that year. The trio features rhythm section

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review by David R. Adler awarded the album 4 stars stating "At the time of its release, ''Elm'' represented an emerging new standard for modern piano trio music, and it remains every bit as valid and vital".Adler, D. R
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Track listing

:''All compositions by Richard Beirach'' # "Sea Priestess" - 11:32 # "Pendulum" - 6:40 # "Ki" - 5:14 # "Snow Leopard" - 12:30 # "Elm" - 6:10

Personnel

* Richard Beirach – piano *

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References

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