Richie Beirach: A great musical mind in need of your help

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Published 2024-07-01
The great pianist Richie Beirach is struggling with serious health issues that have rendered him unable to perform and have led to a severe financial crisis. His medical expenses have piled up, with over €16,000 in outstanding bills and additional costs exceeding €100,000. Despite efforts to secure assistance, the situation remains dire, and Richie is unable to manage these overwhelming financial burdens on his own.

A Gofundme campaign has been created for Richie's fans and friends to contribute whatever they can to help. You can visit the Gofundme page at: www.gofundme.com/f/coming-together-for-the-great-j…

I created this video to raise awareness of Richie's condition and to share the tremendous gifts he has given me these past 5 years in terms of our partnership in creating videos, short-form instructional documents, and the many books we have put together.

This is a story of how the tragedy of the COVID pandemic turned into a friendship and collaboration that bore priceless fruit for the world-wide jazz community.
All Comments (11)
  • @jerrygordon477
    Mike -- I am glad you made me aware of this campaign to benefit Richie. I couldn't donate much, but I donated something, and I hope it helps.
  • @allkeyspro6606
    Thanks so much for this! I took some lessons with Richie when I first moved to New York in ‘83. I can still hear his voice, think of his insights, and practice what he shared with me. Not sure I ever properly thanked him for all he did for me. Thank Richie. Good times and health to you!
  • @michaelgrossmanmusic6488
    So glad i stumbled on to this. Thanks Richie. Great insight. Thanks for creating the Crowd funder.. First started to him since Look Out Farm. Thanks for sharing the brillance snd insights of Richie Beirach.❤
  • @fusionhar
    Richie is fantastic and if i was not so financially embarrassed, would Contribute
  • @JonnyFood1
    I had the pleasure of taking lessons with Richie around 1975-76 whenever he was off the road. I love the guy. He is a Titan at the piano, and an extremely thoughtful person. He helped me take my playing seriously. While I'm no Richie Beirach (nor should I be), I am a better pianist and piano teacher for knowing him.
  • @nested_King
    Great video. Richie has been a favorite of mine since Elm and the first Quest albums. I will contribute. That was George Mraz on Elm, not Dave Holland.
  • @mudbone7706
    Why does the Go Fund Me page for Richie say "Your donation will benefit Heather O'Donnell"?
  • @JunkerOnDrums
    Move to somewhere in Scandinavia to get free healtcare.