Muhal Richard Abrams
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Summary
Muhal Richard Abrams was born on September 19, 1930[1], in Chicago[2]. He died on October 29, 2017[3], in Manhattan[4]. He worked as a pianist[5], composer[6], jazz musician[7], university teacher[8], and cellist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (284 views/month, #7,220 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[12]
- Employer: Columbia University[13], Syracuse University[14], Stanford University[15]
- Educated at: DuSable High School[16], Chicago Musical College[17], Governors State University[18]
- Award received: Jazzpar Prize[19], NEA Jazz Masters[20], Doris Duke Impact Award[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Genre: jazz[23], free jazz[24]
- Record label: Delmark Records[25]
- Discography: Muhal Richard Abrams discography[26]
- Commons category: Muhal Richard Abrams[27]
- Residence: Chicago[28], New York City[29]
- Family name: Abrams[30]
- Given name: Muhal[31], Richard[32]
- Instrument: piano[33], whistle[34], electric piano[35], Gong[36]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
- Birth name: Richard Louis Abrams[39]
- Start of work period: 2017[40]
Why It Matters
Muhal Richard Abrams has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Muhal Richard Abrams born?
Muhal Richard Abrams's place of birth was Chicago[2].
Where did Muhal Richard Abrams die?
Muhal Richard Abrams died in Manhattan[4].
What did Muhal Richard Abrams do for work?
Muhal Richard Abrams worked as a pianist[5], composer[6], jazz musician[7], university teacher[8], and cellist[9].
Where did Muhal Richard Abrams go to school?
Muhal Richard Abrams was educated at DuSable High School[16], Chicago Musical College[17], and Governors State University[18].
What awards did Muhal Richard Abrams receive?
Honors received include Jazzpar Prize[19], NEA Jazz Masters[20], and Doris Duke Impact Award[21].