John Fedchock, a New York based trombone virtuoso, composer and leader of the New York Big Band, with two Grammy nominations, and who has toured with T.S. Monk, the Gerry Mulligan, Louie Bellson, the Manhattan …
Continue ReadingTed Rosenthal & Trio perform Nov. 4 at Woodstock Playhouse
Ted Rosenthal & Trio, will perform Sunday, Nov. 4, at 4 p.m. at Woodstock Playhouse, 103 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock. Rosenthal is one of the leading jazz pianists of his generation. He actively tours worldwide with …
Continue ReadingCurtis Stigers to play Concorde Club
A-list American saxophonist and songwriter Curtis Stigers, who soared to international fame with the chart busting You’re All That Matters To Me, I Wonder Why, and his version of Peace, Love and Understanding which provided …
Continue ReadingCT students receive 2018 Gerry Mulligan Scholarship
Each year the Gerry and Franca Mulligan Foundation provides scholarships for Darien High School students and students from neighboring towns. On June 8 three Darien High School Students and a Norwalk senior received the scholarships …
Continue ReadingDarien HS Jazz Perform on Beach
The soul-soothing sounds of the Darien High School jazz ensemble and the Darien Community Band entertained a sunset crowd at Weed Beach on June 6. The jazz group performed a 45-minute set and included compositions …
Continue ReadingNew Notes From Gerry
We have two new additions to Notes From Gerry: Gerry reflecting on the Miles Davis band that played on Birth of the Cool, and one of Gerry’s poems. Enjoy!
Continue ReadingBlue and Sentimental
Cleo Laine – Blue and Sentimental Recorded New York City, N.Y., 1992 Released 1994 RCA/Victor CD 09026 61419 2 Tracks : Afterglow Dreamsville Personnel : Vocal : Cleo Laine Baritone Saxophone : Gerry Mulligan Alto …
Continue ReadingDr. T
Billy Taylor – Dr. T Recorded New York City, N.Y., 1992 Released 1993 GRP CD GRD-9692 Tracks : Round Midnight Line For Lyons Just The Thought Of You Personnel : Baritone Saxophone : Gerry Mulligan …
Continue ReadingRe-birth of the Cool
Re-birth of the Cool Recorded New York City, N.Y., 1992 Released 1992 GRP CD GRP 96792 Tracks : Israel Deception Move Rouge Rocker Godchild Moon Dreams Venus De Milo Budo Boplicity Darn That Dream Jeru …
Continue ReadingA Perfect Match
Marano & Monteiro – A Perfect Match Recorded New York City, N.Y., 1991 Released 1991 Denon CD CY-79407 Tracks : I Hear The Shadows Dancing Personnel : Vocal : Nancy Marano Baritone Saxophone : Gerry …
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