Gerry Mulligan was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, and arranger. Born on April 6, 1927, in Queens Village, Queens, New York, he was primarily known for his work on the baritone saxophone. Mulligan gained prominence in the late 1940s and early 1950s as a member of the legendary baritone saxophonist and arranger for the Claude Thornhill Orchestra. He further enhanced his reputation in the jazz worl
... MoreGerry Mulligan was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, and arranger. Born on April 6, 1927, in Queens Village, Queens, New York, he was primarily known for his work on the baritone saxophone. Mulligan gained prominence in the late 1940s and early 1950s as a member of the legendary baritone saxophonist and arranger for the Claude Thornhill Orchestra. He further enhanced his reputation in the jazz world through his contributions to the Birth of the Cool sessions led by Miles Davis.
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