Let's make this birthday one to remember.

95 years old (Born on September 19, 1930)

Happy Birthday to the legendary Muhal Richard Abrams! Your self-taught genius has shown us all that jazz isn't just music—it's a playful conversation between tradition and innovation. With your economical yet sophisticated style, you've proven less can truly be more (though we still can't figure out how you make it look so easy!).

From pioneering free-jazz movements to gracefully blending contemporary concepts with timeless traditions, every note you play is an adventure worth celebrating. Here's hoping this birthday hits all the right chords—and may your improvisations continue inspiring generations who wonder: "How does he do that?" Keep swinging!