Life on the road is murder. ...

Life on the road is murder. It's as though life begins and ends when you have your horn in your mouth.
 Gerry Mulligan

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So I played alto for quite a while until I saved up the money for the baritone
 Gerry Mulligan
Actually, it is a fact that I've been doing more writing than playing in recent years.
 Gerry Mulligan
I like what I hear other guys doing, but the thing that really attracts me is melodic playing.
 Gerry Mulligan
I'm fascinated with the electronic devices that we can mess around with.
 Gerry Mulligan
I've always wanted a C trumpet on top, to have that same kind of facility without shouting.
 Gerry Mulligan