Gerry Mulligan

Gerry Mulligan died in Darien, Connecticut, at age 68.

Received the NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Performed at the Hollywood Bowl with his orchestra.

Released the album 'Lonesome Boulevard'.

Gerry Mulligan founded his Concert Jazz Band.

Released the album 'Gerry Mulligan Meets Johnny Hodges'.

Married actress Sandy Dennis (marriage later ended).

Released the album 'Blues in Time' with Stan Getz.

Performed at the Newport Jazz Festival.

Released the album 'What Is There to Say?'.

Rose to prominence in the West Coast jazz scene.

Began his famous collaboration with Chet Baker.

Composed the jazz standard 'Jeru'.

Arranged and played on Miles Davis's 'Birth of the Cool' sessions.

Born in Queens Village, New York.