The other saxophones, except as solo instruments, really don't have much point in the orchestra — Gerry Mulligan Copy Share Image
I would think, of all the saxophones, the baritone would be the most logical instrument if anybody was adding a voice to… — Gerry Mulligan Copy Share Image
Actually, when I was very young, first starting to play, I think I probably listened more to clarinet players than to saxophones. — Gerry Mulligan Copy Share Image
When I began listening to saxophones, I was first attracted to Coleman Hawkins — Gerry Mulligan Copy Share Image
I've always wanted a C trumpet on top, to have that same kind of facility without shouting. — Gerry Mulligan Copy Share Image
When we've finished the current tour I'm going to go back to Italy and see if I can do some more writing. — Gerry Mulligan Copy Share Image
Only the French, I guess, really use tenor and alto to any great extent in the orchestra — Gerry Mulligan Copy Share Image
Because if you've got the wit, you can make anything into a melody, ultimately. — Gerry Mulligan Copy Share Image
Then, of course, I played alto and tenor, wherever there were jobs. — Gerry Mulligan Copy Share Image
Now, the instrumentation in the jazz band and the jazz dance band has gone through many evolutions. For instance, in the 'twenties the tradition… — Gerry Mulligan Copy Share Image
So I played alto for quite a while until I saved up the money for the baritone — Gerry Mulligan Copy Share Image
Life on the road is murder. It's as though life begins and ends when you have your horn in your mouth. — Gerry Mulligan Copy Share Image
The other saxophones, except as solo instruments, really don't have much point in the orchestra — Gerry Mulligan Copy Share Image
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