Muhal Richard Abrams, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Muhal Richard Abrams

American musician

Date of Birth: 19-Sep-1930

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 29-Oct-2017

Profession: composer, pianist, university teacher, cellist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

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.
His musical affiliations constitute a "who's who" of the jazz world, including Max Roach, Dexter Gordon, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Art Farmer, Sonny Stitt, Anthony Braxton, and The Art Ensemble of Chicago.