Addictions
In the fifties, Gerry became addicted to heroin, which affected his personal and musical life so severely that he sought medical help. He was finally able to withdraw completely from drug use.
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Gerry Mulligan
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Performance Videos
- The Gerry Mulligan Concert Jazz Band: North Sea Jazz Festival 1982
- Gerry Mulligan and Lionel Hampton play “Flying Home” 1971
- The Gerry Mulligan Concert Jazz Band: Umbria Jazz Festival 1988
- The Gerry Mulligan Quartet Live at Eric’s – 1981
- Gerry Mulligan, et al: The Presidential Inauguration of President Clinton 1993
About Gerry
- Gerry Mulligan occupies a unique place in the American musical scene. As composer, arranger, saxophonist and conductor, he played a vital role in the history of modern jazz and contemporary music.
- As one of the great jazz innovators, his writing and playing influenced entire stylistic movements, including both "cool jazz" and "bossa nova." He also wrote for Musicals, Chamber Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra.
- He was consistently voted number one in jazz polls around the world.
- See the Gerry Mulligan Collection at the Library of Congress