Muhal Richard Abrams

CTL-E-0024 · Person · musician · 1960s–2010s

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Pianist, composer, and co-founder of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM).

Relationships

Anthony Braxton — collaborated with
Both were key members of Chicago's Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM).
Henry Threadgill — collaborated with
Both were key members of Chicago's Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM).

Referenced by

Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians — founded by → this record
DuSable High School — has alumnus → this record

Sources

NPR obituary/retrospective
The New York Times obituary

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