Rich Pulin Musical Family

Rich Pulin, in his 8th decade of professional music, Is committed to full-time involvement in his patented 'early-childhood (K-8) music-education program, devised and developed over several decades! The Early Childhood Music Education Foundation.............. www.theearlychildhoodmusiceducationfoundation.org is in the process of sharing our great American native-bred art-form, jazz and its history, with millions of children around the globe (a well-developed video presentation begun in the Las Vegas School system in 1993! Through a unique, engaging, enlightening and esteem-building video presentation program, specifically designed with the young student in mind, we have found this suitable and effective for students of any age or grade level.. We are seeking other educationally-minded people to join forces with us, as the TASK of educating a generation of students, and eventually raising the standard of popular music in general, and jazz specifically, IS a BIG one! Anyone interested in more information may contact us at the accompanying information... Thank You! Rich Pulin began playing the Baritone Horn, switching to the Trombone after seeing "The Glen Miller Story" starring Jimmy Stewart, as Glenn Miller.... At the age of 18, through a series of events, he met legendary Mississippi Trumpeter Dalton Smith. Dalton, in turn, referred Rich to Woody Herman pianist-arranger, Nat Pierce. Nat wasted no time and escorted Rich to Nola Rehearsal studio, to sit in with Charlie Barnett's band, coincidentally minus a trombone that day! Barnett's band included bass-trombonist-composer-arranger John Woehrman and the inimitable Trumpeter-Flugelhornist-Educator Clark Terry! Woehrman was so impressed with Rich's playing, he recommended him for an audition, which led to a job with the Tommy Dorsey Band under the direction of brilliant trombonist Warren Covington! Subsequently, Pulin played the 1st trombone and jazz soloist chairs with the bands of: Johnny Long, Richard Maltby, Buddy Morrow, Les & Larry Elgart, Tony Pastor, The Jimmy Dorsey band under Lee Castle,The Al Grey/Billy Mitchell(Tenor Sax)Sextet, Bassist Slam Stewart's Band, The Dave Pike Set, Woody Herman's 'Herd' and friend and mentor Clark Terry's first big band at the Half Note! https://www.reverbnation.com/richpulinmusicalfamily/song/11748145-soliloquy-for-clark-terry-brooke Rich was a charter member of CT's Big Bad Band at the Half Note in Manhattan, in 1967, which was a co-venture that Clark led with assistance from alto-saxophonist Phil Woods, and trombonist/arranger Melba Liston. Clark's band was a collection of all-stars including guys like Zoot Sims, Al Cohn, Gene Quill, Randy Brecker, Jimmy Owens, Ron Carter, Grady Tate, and Nat Pierce... Following the gig with CT, Rich headed to the Netherlands... Rich was recruited to head the background music division for Philips, and despite a busy and diverse schedule as top session trombonist & composer/arranger/songwriter, remained in that position for the entire time that he lived in Holland......almost 7 years! Rich Pulin became part of the recording scene in Holland and throughout Europe participating in hundreds of sessions as a Trombonist, composer/arranger, conductor, vocalist and producer.. Rich appeared on Dutch TV with legendary artists Richard Harris, Joe Cocker and conducted an orchestra for Lulu, when her hit "To Sir With Love" was a chart-topper! Rich was invited by vibraphonist, Dave Pike, to record on his very first Dave Pike Set in Hilversum Holland! (Coincidentally, he played on Dave's last cd, 'Peligrosso', recorded in LA! Rich arranged and conducted for young Dutch star Anneke Konings first recordings, and likewise with the Warsaw Symphony Orchestra at the Sopot (Poland)song festival in 1972... In 1974, Rich's song "Boogie Woogie Woman" was certified platinum in Europe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_95IML-hLA Returning to the U.S, (L.A.), Pulin appeared first with Glen Campbell and The Supremes in Hawaii, followed by numerous bands and performers, including Art Pepper, Don Ellis, Ray Charles, and Tito Puente at the Monterey Jazz Festival(1977) appearance(cd of that performance on Concord Records). Also in that same period, Rich's orchestra accompanied Debby Reynolds, Rosemarie, Bert Convey and Gary 'Radar' Burghoff (from 'Mash').... For the last few years, Rich has not only been concentrating his efforts on his career, but the careers of his gifted daughter Brooke, the recent recipient of a Masters Degree in music, summa cum laude, from Florida State University(a 2nd Masters of Music Degree from UNLV will be shortly forthcoming), life and writing partner Kristin McKnight-Pulin, and 17 year old grandson, Jovanny. The Pulin's are currently on a songwriting 'roll' scoring lots of new music in multi-genres! Incidentally.......................................... In addition to being blessed with wonderful, encouraging, and supportive parents, Helen and Hy Pulin, Rich was also "adopted" by a musician that he believes was tops on his instrument, tenor saxophone, and an icon in the field of jazz.........the inimitable Billy Mitchell.. "B" took Rich under his wing, and over the next fourty years they became best of friends (he had the honor and pleasure to gig and record with "B" both stateside and abroad). Billy's input, whether it pertained to music or life was plentiful and was always welcomed. Rich considers him his mentor and was honored that "B" thought of him as his protege.(other Billy Mitchell protege's include Charles McPherson, and Bobby Hutcherson). The Mitchell residence on Yale avenue in Rockville Centre, NY, was always a happy gathering place for musicians and other nice folk. Being "licensed", by 'B', to "drop" his name, over the years opened a lot of doors for Rich, and he will always be greatly indebted to him and cherish the memory of both Billy and his beautiful and wonderful wife, and life-partner Marge.

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