Gerry Mulligan

Gerry Mulligan was a prominent American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, and arranger known for popularizing 'cool' jazz.

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Profession :

Composer | Music Department | Soundtrack

Birthday :

April 6, 1927

Death Date:

January 20, 1996

Age :

68

Gerry Mulligan, also known as Jeru, was a renowned American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, and arranger who played a significant role in popularizing the Cool School of jazz. Known for his subtle, dry, and understated style, Mulligan was a member of the original Dave Brubeck Quartet and collaborated with jazz icons such as Miles Davis and Stan Getz. Among his notable accomplishments were co-leading the Gerry Mulligan Quartet with Chet Baker, composing and arranging music for film and television, winning two Grammy Awards for Best Jazz Performance by a Big Band, and working with artists like Paul Desmond, Johnny Hodges, and Ben Webster. In 1994, Mulligan was posthumously inducted into the Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame.