http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7061&rws=%2Fmuhal-richard-abrams%2Ftop-tracks.rssPerhaps most widely noted for his contributions to Chicago's Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM), pianist/composer Abrams has long been respected by fellow musicians. His recorded output (more than twenty albums) reinforces notions of him as a quiet experimentalist rather than a flashy attention-seeker. Often challenging and cerebral, his compositions draw on a broad historical and stylistic scope -- from Ragtime to modern classical to Free Jazz -- without resorting to superficial pastichery. His large ensemble albums, including <I>Blu, Blu, Blu</I> and <I>One Line, Two Views</I>, may best exemplify what he's all about, showcasing his trademark dense harmonies and thoughtful arrangements, as well as his ability to weave elements of the blues, Swing, Hard Bop and the avant-garde into a cohesive style of his own. - Will YorkModern Big Banden720Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:41:17 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7061&rws=%2Fmuhal-richard-abrams%2Ftop-tracks.rss Perhaps most widely noted for his contributions to Chicago's Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM), pianist/composer Abrams has long been respected by fellow musicians. His recorded output (more than twenty albums) reinforces notions of him as a quiet experimentalist rather than a flashy attention-seeker. Often challenging and cerebral, his compositions draw on a broad historical and stylistic scope -- from Ragtime to modern classical to Free Jazz -- without resorting to superficial pastichery. His large ensemble albums, including <I>Blu, Blu, Blu</I> and <I>One Line, Two Views</I>, may best exemplify what he's all about, showcasing his trademark dense harmonies and thoughtful arrangements, as well as his ability to weave elements of the blues, Swing, Hard Bop and the avant-garde into a cohesive style of his own. - Will York http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.28746347&variant=play&rws=%2Fmuhal-richard-abrams%2Ftop-tracks.rss Modern Big Band Sat, 28 Dec 1991 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Muhal Richard Abrams on Rhapsody Online 28746347 tra.28746347 Muhal Richard Abrams art.7061 0.99 Blu Blu Blu alb.28718499 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/8/2/0/8/1708028_170x170.jpg 1991-12-28 00:00:00.0 1991-12-28 00:00:00.0 true Plus Equal Minus Balance tra.28746347 673000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.28746347&variant=play&rws=%2Fmuhal-richard-abrams%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.28746347&variant=data&rws=%2Fmuhal-richard-abrams%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.14489973&variant=play&rws=%2Fmuhal-richard-abrams%2Ftop-tracks.rss Modern Big Band Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Muhal Richard Abrams on Rhapsody Online 14489973 tra.14489973 Muhal Richard Abrams art.7061 0.99 Streaming alb.14477284 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/3/8/6/0/1020683_170x170.jpg 2006-11-14 00:00:00.0 2006-11-14 00:00:00.0 true Dramaturns tra.14489973 1107000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.14489973&variant=play&rws=%2Fmuhal-richard-abrams%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.14489973&variant=data&rws=%2Fmuhal-richard-abrams%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.28734534&variant=play&rws=%2Fmuhal-richard-abrams%2Ftop-tracks.rss Modern Big Band Mon, 13 Oct 1975 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Muhal Richard Abrams on Rhapsody Online 28734534 tra.28734534 Muhal Richard Abrams art.7061 0.99 Sightsong alb.28716866 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/0/7/4/6/1706470_170x170.jpg 1975-10-13 00:00:00.0 1975-10-13 00:00:00.0 true W.w. 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