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 MulliganWhat I came back to is that jazz is a music to be played and not to be intellectualized on.
Gerry MulliganLife on the road is murder. It's as though life begins and ends when you have your horn in your mouth.
Gerry MulliganI've always wanted a C trumpet on top, to have that same kind of facility without shouting.
Gerry Mulligan