Muhal Richard Abrams

Muhal Richard Abrams (born Richard Lewis Abrams; September 19, 1930 – October 29, 2017) was an American educator, administrator, composer, arranger, clarinetist, cellist, and jazz pianist in the free jazz medium. He recorded and toured the United States, Canada and Europe with his orchestra, sextet, quartet, duo and as a solo pianist.

Muhal Richard Abrams
Abrams at Moers Festival, 2009
Background information
Birth nameRichard Lewis Abrams
Born(1930-09-19)September 19, 1930
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedOctober 29, 2017(2017-10-29) (aged 87)
Manhattan, New York, U.S.
GenresFree jazz, post-bop
Occupation(s)Musician, bandleader, composer
Instrument(s)Piano, clarinet, cello
Years active1950s–2017
LabelsDelmark, Black Saint, Novus, New World, Pi
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