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“What I came back to is that jazz is a music to be played and not to be intellectualized on.”

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Gerry Mulligan, born on April 6, 1927 and passed away on January 20, 1996, was an outstanding jazz saxophonist. He was renowned in the jazz world for his unique playing style and innovative compositions. more

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