Gerry Mulligan

American jazz musician (1927–1996).

Born April 6th, 1927 in New York City. [ref]

Died January 20th, 1996 at 68 years old in Darien (liver cancer). [ref]

Occupations
bandleader, composer, conductor, film score composer, jazz musician, music arranger, musician, pianist, recording artist, saxophonist, singer
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