Muhal Richard Abrams -- pianist, composer, administrator, and educator -- is predominately a self-taught musician. He is highly respected by critics and musical peers as both a pianist and composer in a variety of musical styles, including jazz, extended forms of improvisation, and classical music. Jazz writer A.B. Spellman talks with Abrams about the many influences that have shaped his compositions.
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