(Book). In a career that spanned more than 50 years; Gerry Mulligan was revered and recognized as a groundbreaking composer; arranger; bandleader; and baritone saxophonist. His legacy comes to life in this biography; which chronicles his immense contributions to American music; far beyond the world of jazz. Mulligans own observations are drawn from his oral autobiography; recorded in 1995. These are intermingled with comments and recollections from those who knew him; played with him; or were influenced by him; as well as from the author; who interviewed him in 1981. Jerus Journey The Life Music of Gerry Mulligan vividly recounts all the major milestones and complications in Mulligans extraordinary life and career; ranging from his early days of arranging for big bands in the 1940s to his chance 1974 meeting with Countess Franca Rota; who would have a major impact on the last two decades of his life. In between were his battles with drugs; his significant contributions to the historic 1949 Birth of the Cool recording; the introduction of an enormously popular piano-less quartet in the early 1950s; the creation of his innovative concert jazz band in the early 60s; his collaboration personal and professional with actress Judy Holliday; his breakthrough into classical music; and his love of and respect for the American Songbook.
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