Scope and Content Note
The manuscripts in the Gerry Mulligan Collection were processed in a manner that complements the arrangement of the original Gerry Mulligan Music Library.
Mulligan divided his library into sections that reflected specific musical groupings or projects. His categories included: music written for albums; lead sheets and sketches; concert jazz band arrangements and parts; miscellaneous arrangements for different size bands (12 or more/less musicians); small band; symphonic arrangements; song lists for different concerts or projects; and tentet arrangements and parts.
In this finding aid, titles are arranged alphabetically in the container list. Those that appeared in multiple categories in Mulligan's library are consolidated under a single heading for ease of navigation. All titles are original Gerry Mulligan compositions and arrangements unless noted. An index of arrangers found within the collection is provided at the end.
In addition, the collection includes a small amount of photographs, awards, clippings, programs, realia, song lists for different concerts or projects, and other miscellaneous materials.