"Only the French, I guess, really use tenor and alto to any great extent in the orchestra"
- Gerry Mulligan
About this Quote
In this quote, jazz musician Gerry Mulligan is revealing his observation that the French are the only ones who genuinely use the tenor and alto instruments in orchestral music. He uses the expression "I guess" to suggest that this is his personal viewpoint and not an extensively accepted fact. Mulligan's usage of the word "just" recommends that he believes other countries or musicians do not fully appreciate or integrate these instruments into their orchestral compositions. This quote highlights the distinct musical design and preferences of the French, along with Mulligan's own gratitude for their use of tenor and alto instruments in orchestral music.
This quote is written / told by Gerry Mulligan between April 6, 1927 and January 20, 1996. He was a famous Musician from USA.
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