Mulliganesque by John Graas, Jr., edited by Jeff Snedeker, for horn and jazz ensemble
Mulliganesque was composed as a tribute to Gerry Mulligan (1927-1996), a good friend of the composer and considered by many to be one of the finest baritone saxophonists in history. Graas performed many times with Mulligan in a variety of settings, most of which were part of the “cool” jazz scene. Tom Mack, producer at Decca Records, wrote the liner notes for the album, and said the following about this tune: “It was a happy coincidence that made John’s good friend Gerry Mulligan available for this album. The lead-off composition bears witness to Graas’s long-standing admiration for the Mulligan approach to jazz. The title indicates the intention of this original to erect a familiar framework for Gerry’s boundless drive and distinctive sound.” Now available in the IHS Online Music Sales.
