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 …
Continue ReadingSwing Street
Barry Manilow – Swing Street Recorded Los Angeles, CA, 1987 Released 1987 Arista CD 258 860 Track : One More Time Personnel : Baritone Saxophone : Gerry Mulligan Piano : Ron Pedley Vocal & Piano …
Continue ReadingThen and Now
Margaret Whiting – Then and Now Recorded New-York City, N.Y., 1990 Released 1990 DRG CD 91403 Tracks : Moonlight In Vermont I Got Lost In His Arms The Best Thing For You Can’t Teach My …
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