Elm is an album by American jazz pianist and composer Richard Beirach recorded in 1979 and released on the ECM label.

Reception

The Allmusic 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".

Track listing

All compositions by Richard Beirach

1. "Sea Priestess" - 11:30
2. "Pendulum" - 6:35
3. "Ki" - 5:11
4. "Snow Leopard" - 12:25
5. "Elm" - 6:05
   • Recorded at Tonstudio Bauer in Ludwigsburg, West Germany in May 1979

Personnel

• Richard Beirach - piano
  Piano
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• George Mraz
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   - bass
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• Jack DeJohnette
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   - drums
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