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Muhal Richard Abrams

Muhal Richard Abrams was an American pianist, composer, jazz musician, university teacher and cellist (1930–2017). He was born at Chicago and died at Manhattan.

Also recorded as Richard Louis Abrams.

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Identity and origins

Muhal Richard Abrams was recorded at birth as Richard Louis Abrams. The authorities additionally record the heading Richard Louis Abrams. His recorded language was English.

Formation and teaching

Muhal Richard Abrams studied at DuSable High School, Chicago Musical College and Governors State University.

Recognition and collections

Muhal Richard Abrams received Jazzpar Prize, NEA Jazz Masters and Doris Duke Impact Award.

Identity

What the record establishes about Muhal Richard Abrams.

Muhal Richard Abrams is recorded as having received Jazzpar Prize, NEA Jazz Masters and Doris Duke Impact Award. Muhal Richard Abrams is recorded as pianist, composer, jazz musician, university teacher and cellist. Muhal Richard Abrams is recorded with the citizenship of United States. Muhal Richard Abrams is recorded at birth as Richard Louis Abrams.

Activity and practice

Muhal Richard Abrams is recorded as having studied at DuSable High School, Chicago Musical College and Governors State University.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Muhal Richard Abrams may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Muhal Richard Abrams is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q729293.

In detail

Muhal Richard Abrams studied at DuSable High School, Chicago Musical College and Governors State University. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz and free jazz.

Residence is recorded at Chicago and New York City. Employment is recorded with Columbia University, Syracuse University and Stanford University.

Distinctions recorded are Jazzpar Prize, NEA Jazz Masters and Doris Duke Impact Award.

Chronology

  1. 1930Muhal Richard Abrams born at Chicago.
  2. 1930Muhal Richard Abrams was born in 1930 at Chicago.
  3. 2017Muhal Richard Abrams died at Manhattan.
  4. 2017Muhal Richard Abrams died in 2017 at Manhattan.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Muhal Richard Abrams”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q729293: Muhal Richard Abrams

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