The concert includes tunes performed by the piano less quartet - sax/trombone/bass/drums - sax/trumpet/bass/drums - along with tunes played by the sextet - sax/trumpet/trombone/piano/bass/drums - and the normal quartet of sax/piano/bass/drums.  Thus the concert not only features the great tunes of Gerry Mulligan but also provides a tremendous variety of sounds to the audience with the different instrumentation during the concert.

While he was a great performer on his baritone saxophone, he was also a great arranger and writer of many compositions.  This project highlights his compositions and innovations as a performer.

The small groups focus on the Mulligan piano less quartet and his sextet.  The Tentet focuses on the arrangements that he did for his Concert Jazz Band.  While our intent is to perform his music in the spirit that he composed and performed his music, we put our own inspiration on his tunes and thus our concerts are not just a recreation of his recorded music but a creative and in-the-moment inspired performance.  Our concerts also include a narrative about Gerry Mulligan, his music and his life as a musician.