Muhal Richard Abrams
American musician (1930-2017) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 87
Muhal Richard Abrams 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.
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2017Died29 October 20172014Doris Duke Impact AwardAward2010NEA Jazz MastersAward1990Jazzpar PrizeAward1930Born19 September 1930
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United States
Category
Musicians
Type
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Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 2017 · aged 87
