Muhal Richard Abrams Dies at 87

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Muhal Richard Abrams Dies at 87
Hugely influential pianist-composer co-founded the AACM
By JazzTimesPublished 11/01/2017

Muhal Richard Abrams, Manzoni Theater, Milan, Italy, January 2016
Muhal Richard Abrams, the hugely influential and strikingly versatile pianist, composer, educator and NEA Jazz Master who co-founded the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM), died on Sunday, Oct. 29, at his home in New York City. His death was confirmed by his wife, Peggy Abrams, and their daughter, Richarda Abrams. He was 87.
A full JT obituary will follow, along with additional archival content. Memorial services are being planned, and that information will be posted to JazzTimes.com.
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