THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, Washington D.C. (April 6, 1999) – Permanent Exhibit
Celebration of the opening of the permanent exhibit of THE GERRY MULLIGAN COLLECTION in the Music Division, James Madison Memorial Building.This unique collection, donated by Franca R. Mulligan, includes Gerry Mulligan’s favorite baritone saxophone, and a large library of musical scores, carefully curated and annotated by the composer. There are many items pertaining to the careers of musicians with whom Gerry Mulligan was associated, including original manuscripts by Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Judy Holliday, John Coltrane, and others.
DOWN BEAT (1953/1996)
Readers Poll – Baritone Sax – 42 Consecutive Years.
DOWN BEAT (1955/1996)
International Jazz Critics Poll – Baritone Sax.
PLAYBOY ALL-STAR JAZZ & POP POLL (1970/1974)
All-Star’s Winner & Reader’s Winner – baritone saxophone.
GRAMMY – NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS AND SCIENCES (1972)
Nomination for the Best Jazz Performance By A Big Band, “Age of Steam” Album.
DOWN BEAT (1972/1977)
Readers Poll – Baritone Sax.
DOWN BEAT (1977)
International Jazz Critics Poll – Baritone Sax.
EUGENE O’NEILL THEATER (1978)
“Ernest Mandeville Visiting Artist-In-Residence” Honored as a guest artist from the highest rankings of the performing arts who share talent, inspiration and direction with artists of the future. For the performance of the musical “Play With Fire”, music by Gerry Mulligan, lyrics by Dale Wasserman.
THE NEW YORK JAZZ AWARD (1979)
On behalf of the NYC Jazz audience, in appreciation of a major contribution to the cultural life of our region.
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE (1980)
Certificate of Appreciation: In official recognition of contributions to their programs and objectives.
REGION OF UMBRIA, ITALY (1980)
Plaque presented by the president of the region.
RADIO 60, THE DIAMOND JUBILEE (1981)
For valued participation as a member of their honored guest dias.
WYRS-FM 96.7 The Jazz Sound (1981)
Certificate for their “Special” “Grammy Awards” – selected by their audience response as winner in the category of Big Band.
GRAMMY – NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS AND SCIENCES (1981)
Nomination for the Best Instrumental Composition, “For An Unfinished Woman”.
GRAMMY – NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS AND SCIENCES (1981)
Nomination for The Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Big Band “Walk on the Water” Album.
GRAMMY – NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS AND SCIENCES (1982)
Award: Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Big Band “Walk on the Water” Album.
GRAMMY – NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS AND SCIENCES (1982)
Elected to NARAS Hall of Fame. Honoring Recordings of Lasting Qualitative or Historical Significance, for “Birth of the Cool”, Capitol 1957.
CONNECTICUT ARTS AWARD (1982)
Connecticut Commission on the Arts- For excellence in the arts.
THE MARQUIS WHO’S WHO (1982/83)
For individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their own fields of endeavor and who have, thereby, contributed significantly to the betterment of contemporary society.
VIOTTI PRIZE, Vercelli, Italy (1983)
This was the first time the prize was awarded to a musician from the world of jazz. Previous recipients include Igor Stravinsky, Benedetti Michelangeli, Birgit Nilson, Carla Fracci, amongst others.
WBFO/FM 88 RADIO (1983/84)
1983/84 Jazz Listeners Poll: For best baritone saxophonist.
HARVARD UNIVERSITY (1984)
Certificate in grateful recognition of service as Visiting Artist and contribution to the Arts.
BARRY MANILOW (1984)
Certified Gold RIAA Sales Award presented to Gerry Mulligan “To Commemorate The Sale Of More Than 500,000 Copies Of The Arista Records Long-Playing Record Album 2:00 AM PARADISE CAFE”.
GRAMMY – NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS AND SCIENCES (1986)
Nomination for the Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Group “Soft Lights and Sweet Music”, Album.
THE BLUE NOTE AWARD (1987)
For Musical Excellence in the Jazz Idiom: “With warmest appreciation to a true national treasure of musical creativity and achievement who continues to enhance the art of jazz with invaluable talents and who has honored a most grateful New York club and its audiences with this rare and distinguished appearance”.
UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA 900TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION (1988)
Medal awarded in recognition.
DUKE ELLINGTON FELLOWSHIP (1988)
Yale University: Inducted into the Duke Ellington Fellowship, and awarded the Duke Ellington medal.
TRIESTE, ITALY (1989)
Honored by the mayor, and given the keys to the city.
PHILADELPHIA MUSIC FOUNDATION (1990)
Elected to the Hall of Fame, and Walk of Fame sidewalk plaque.
BILLBOARD (1990)
In appreciation for contributing to the success of “Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown” #1 Billboard Jazz Chart.
CITY OF MEXICO INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL (1990)
Awarded the Medal of the City.
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY OF JAZZ STUDIES (1991)
Inducted into the American Jazz Hall of Fame.
LIONEL HAMPTON SCHOOL OF MUSIC (1992)
University of Idaho, Silver Celebration: Elected to Jazz Hall of Fame for Outstanding Contributions to the Music World as a Performer and Composer, “And for your marvelous ability to share your music, jazz. We love and appreciate you”.
UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut (1993)
Honored guest composer at the Mertens Contemporary American Composer’s Festival.
SATCHMO AWARD (1993)
Sarasota Jazz Club, Florida: For a unique and enduring contribution to the living history of jazz.
ACADEMIE DU JAZZ (1994)
“Paris Jazz Concert” – best previously unreleased album.
DOWN BEAT (1994)
Voted into Down Beat HALL OF FAME. Gerry Mulligan consistently voted number one in jazz polls around the world, and has won a record 29 consecutive Down Beat Reader’s Poll Awards.
CONNECTICUT ARTIST’S AWARD (1994)
Outstanding artist of Connecticut for distinguished achievement.
SILVER MASK AWARD, Campione, Italy (1994)
“Maschera d’Argento” – premio Oscar Internazionale.
DOWN BEAT (1995)
Winner of 60th Annual Readers Poll – Baritone Saxophonist of the Year.
DOWN BEAT (1995)
Winner of 43rd Annual Critics Poll – Baritone Saxophonist of the Year.
JAZZ CENTRAL STATION, GLOBAL JAZZ POLL WINNER (1996)
Best baritone saxophone performer.
DOWN BEAT (1996)
Winner of 61st Annual Readers Poll – Baritone Saxophonist of the Year.
DOWN BEAT (1997)
Winner of 62nd Annual Readers Poll, Hall of Fame.
THE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ HALL OF FAME (1997)
In appreciation of unique and spiritual contributions towards the development and perpetuation of American jazz. Awarded posthumously to Gerry Mulligan on November 20th, 1997.
ASCAP (2000)
Inducted into ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame
