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Gerry Mulligan Quotes

Gerry Mulligan quotes

American Musician April 6, 1927 – January 20, 1996

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Gerry Mulligan quote: "This life of being a transient human being has gotten to a..."
This life of being a transient human being has gotten to a point when it's very hard to bear. Gerry Mulligan
Gerry Mulligan quote: "The recording industry has changed; they're enjoying such..."
The recording industry has changed; they're enjoying such incredible success in the pop field. Gerry Mulligan
People talk about innovations and evolutions and that kind of thing; I don't understand about that nonsense. It's like, all instruments are there to use all the time. Gerry Mulligan
In fact, I heard Bird first, and had got well into listening to him. You know, it's the kind of accidental thing that awareness of a player is: what's available, what somebody happens to play for you. Gerry Mulligan
Gerry Mulligan quote: "New York is still where I live most of the time."
New York is still where I live most of the time. Gerry Mulligan
Gerry Mulligan quote: "People are approaching electronic levels in music; although..."
People are approaching electronic levels in music; although not all of it happens to tickle my fancy. Gerry Mulligan
Gerry Mulligan quote: "I've always wanted a C trumpet on top, to have that same kind..."
I've always wanted a C trumpet on top, to have that same kind of facility without shouting. Gerry Mulligan
Gerry Mulligan quote: "The Russian composers, especially, tricked the symphony..."
The Russian composers, especially, tricked the symphony orchestra into the kind of dynamic, rhythmic thing. Gerry Mulligan
Gerry Mulligan quote: "Eliminating the piano means that I've always worked closer..."
Eliminating the piano means that I've always worked closer with the bass than most players. Gerry Mulligan
Gerry Mulligan quote: "Only the French, I guess, really use tenor and alto to any..."
Only the French, I guess, really use tenor and alto to any great extent in the orchestra. Gerry Mulligan
Now, the instrumentation in the jazz band and the jazz dance band has gone through many evolutions. For instance, in the 'twenties the tradition was two or three saxophones. Gerry Mulligan
Gerry Mulligan quote: "Miles Davis is one who writes songs when he plays."
Miles Davis is one who writes songs when he plays. Gerry Mulligan
Gerry Mulligan quote: "So I played alto for quite a while until I saved up the money..."
So I played alto for quite a while until I saved up the money for the baritone. Gerry Mulligan
Gerry Mulligan quote: "Actually, it is a fact that I've been doing more writing than..."
Actually, it is a fact that I've been doing more writing than playing in recent years. Gerry Mulligan
Gerry Mulligan quote: "I've appeared on some other people's albums."
I've appeared on some other people's albums. Gerry Mulligan

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