ABRAMS, MUHAL RICHARD LOUIS. Jazz pianist ( in Chicago, Illinois). He taught himself to play piano and several wind instruments. He obtained his musical education at Chicago Musical College (attended four years). His early style development was influenced by
Walter (King
) Fleming
,
William E. Jackson
, and the recordings of
James P. Johnson
. He began his professional career in 1950, writing and arranging music for King Fleming. In 1955 he was co-founder...