Actually, it is a fact that I’ve been doing more writing than playing in recent years. — Gerry Mulligan
The baritone can serve functions that the alto and tenor cannot, in orchestral voicing — Gerry Mulligan
Only the French, I guess, really use tenor and alto to any great extent in the orchestra — Gerry Mulligan
Eliminating the piano means that I’ve always worked closer with the bass than most players. — Gerry Mulligan
I like what I hear other guys doing, but the thing that really attracts me is melodic playing. — Gerry Mulligan
I’ve always wanted a c trumpet on top, to have that same kind of facility without shouting. — Gerry Mulligan
It’s true I’ve always been attracted to the jazz band in an orchestral way, rather than a band way. — Gerry Mulligan
Now, the instrumentation in the jazz band and the jazz dance band has gone through many evolutions. — Gerry Mulligan
Only the french, I guess, really use tenor and alto to any great extent in the orchestra. — Gerry Mulligan