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Gerry Mulligan helped redefine modern jazz with a cool, lyrical voice on the baritone sax and a knack for bold, arrangements-driven ensembles. A central figure in the Birth of the Cool movement and a driving force behind the pianoless Gerry Mulligan Quartet with Chet Baker, his contributions shaped the sound of West Coast jazz. From Queens, New York, Mulligan’s career extended from the 1940s to his passing in 1996, leaving a lasting imprint on the jazz canon. Here you’ll find a concise biography, notable discography highlights, and upcoming tour-style commemorations that keep his music alive for new generations of listeners.