About Mick Mulligan
Lived 1928 – 2006 (aged 78). Mick Mulligan was a British bandleader, conductor, jazz musician and trumpeter.
Peter Sidney "Mick" Mulligan (24 January 1928 – 20 December 2006) Mulligan began playing trumpet while a student at Merchant Taylors' School, Northwood. He entered into the family wine company, but became an alcoholic and eventually was pushed out of the business by his relatives. He then formed his Magnolia Jazz Band in 1948. He met George Melly soon after that and they performed together for many years becoming close associates.
By the early 1960s, rock and roll had whittled the enthusiasm for trad jazz to nearly nothing and Mulligan ended the Magnolia Jazz Band to manage Melly, who was launching a solo career.
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Who was Mick Mulligan?
English jazz bandleader (1928-2006)
When was Mick Mulligan born?
Mick Mulligan was born on 24 January 1928 in Harrow.
When did Mick Mulligan die?
Mick Mulligan died on 20 December 2006 in Chichester.
What was Mick Mulligan's occupation?
Mick Mulligan was a bandleader, conductor, jazz musician and trumpeter.
What nationality was Mick Mulligan?
Mick Mulligan was British.
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