Trumpet player Ernest "Doc" Paulin, New Orleans' oldest traditional jazz musician, led brass bands at parades, churches, funerals and, of course, Mardi Gras for more than 60 years. During those decades, his band served as a training ground for many up-and-coming jazz musicians, including Big Al Carson and Anthony "Tuba Fats" Lacen. In November, Paulin died at age 100. His legacy is celebrated on Doc Paulin's Marching Band, from Smithsonian Folkways (1982), which is one of the ensemble's last recordings.
Listen to Doc Paulin's Marching Band perform "Bye Bye Blackbird"
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I am Doc's daughter, Kim Paulin. I would like to obtain a copy of the 1982 recording of my Dad if I could,or direct me as to where I can get one for the family. Thanks
Posted by Kim M. Paulin on January 31,2008 | 09:59 AM