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Gerry Mulligan was born in Queens Village, Queens, New York the son of George and Louise Mulligan. His father was a Wilmington, Delaware , native of Irish descent; his mother a Philadelphia native of half-Irish and half-German descent.
Gerry Mulligan - baritone saxophone....Bob Brookmeyer - valve trombone, piano....Bill Crow - bass....Gus Johnson - drums.....
One of the most widely respected and admired jazz musicians of our time, Gerry Mulligan occupies a unique place in the American musical scene. Recognized as an important 20th century composer, arranger, saxophonist, and conductor, he has played a vital role in the history of modern jazz and contemporary music.
His Life. His Work. Videos. Shop. DONATE. “There are some words that have been lost from modern usage that I like to bring to my music and have striven all my life to do, BEAUTY, GRACE, NOBILITY, these are the things that music can bring to us as human beings.
Gerry Mulligan (born April 6, 1927, Queens Village, Long Island, New York, U.S.—died January 20, 1996, Darien, Connecticut) was an American baritone saxophonist, arranger, and composer noted for his role in popularizing “cool” jazz—a delicate, dry, understated approach to jazz style.
Jan 20, 1996 · Gerry Mulligan. Jazz legend who displayed marvelous fluidity on the baritone sax, including an ability to play with both speed and lyricism. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1940s - 1990s.
Apr 16, 2008 · Arguably the most influential baritone saxophonist in jazz, Gerry Mulligan was also a commanding composer, arranger and bandleader, and played a pivotal role in developing...
Full concert by baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan and his Big Band at the North Sea Jazz Festival in the Prins Willem Alexanderzaal of the Congresgebouw, The Hague, The Netherlands on July...
Gerry’s autobiography “Being Gerry Mulligan: My Life in Music” will be released. Here are a few chapter synopses: Growing Up – Gerry describes his upbringing in Marion, Ohio, where his father worked for the railroad.
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