The Muhal Richard Abrams Orchestra
- Type: Band/Group
- Active: 1982 - 1989
Biography
The Muhal Richard Abrams Orchestra was the big band led by pianist and composer Muhal Richard Abrams, founder figure of the AACM. With lineups of 11 to 18 creative music improvisers, it recorded 'Blues Forever' (1982), 'Rejoicing with the Light' (1983) and 'The Hearinga Suite' (1989), all for #Black Saint Records#, with Andrew Cyrille on drums across all three albums and a core including Baikida Carroll, Craig Harris, Vincent Chancey, Howard Johnson and Jean-Paul Bourelly.
Genres
The Muhal Richard Abrams Orchestra Discography
- Rejoicing With the Light (1983) - Album - rated 3.79/5
- The Hearinga Suite (1989) - Album - rated 3.98/5
- Blu Blu Blu (1991) - Album - rated 3.99/5
Members
- Muhal Richard Abrams - piano, conductor (1982–1989)
- Andrew Cyrille - drums (1982–1989)
- Baikida Carroll - trumpet, flugelhorn (1982–1983)
- Craig Harris - trombone (1982–1983)
- Vincent Chancey - French horn (1982–1983)
- Howard Johnson - tuba, baritone saxophone (1982–1983)
- Jean-Paul Bourelly - guitar (1982–1983)
- Eugene Ghee - tenor saxophone, clarinet (1982–1983)
- Warren Smith - percussion, vibraphone (1983–1989)
- John Purcell - clarinet, alto saxophone, flute (1983–1989)
- Patience Higgins - clarinet, baritone saxophone (1983–1989)
- Marty Ehrlich - clarinet, alto saxophone, flute (1983–1989)