Ernest "Doc" Paulin facts for kids
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Ernest "Doc" Paulin
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| Born | June 22, 1907 Wallace, Louisiana United States |
| Died | November 20, 2007 (aged 100) Marrero, Louisiana United States |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader |
| Instruments | Trumpet |
| Years active | 1910 - 1990s |
| Labels | Icon Records, Folkways |
| Associated acts | Emile Barnes, Paulin Brothers Band |
Ernest "Doc" Paulin (born June 22, 1907 – died November 20, 2007) was a famous trumpet player and band leader from New Orleans, Louisiana. He was known for his amazing jazz music, especially with brass bands. Doc Paulin played music for a very long time, starting in the 1920s and continuing into the 1990s!
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Who Was Doc Paulin?
Doc Paulin was born in Wallace, Louisiana, in a place called St. John the Baptist Parish. His family spoke Creole French, a special language. Music was a big part of his family! His dad played the accordion, and his uncle played the trombone. When he was young, Doc Paulin moved to New Orleans, a city famous for its music.
A Long Musical Journey
Doc Paulin started playing music professionally in New Orleans in the 1920s. He even marched in long parades with his band for many years, all the way into the 1990s. His band was special because it wasn't part of a music union. This meant he could give many young musicians their first chance to play music for a living.
A Family of Musicians
Doc Paulin had 13 children, and six of them became professional musicians! They started by playing in their father's band. Today, his sons continue to play in one of New Orleans' most famous brass bands, called the Paulin Brothers Band. One of his sons, Rickey Paulin, plays the clarinet. After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Rickey moved to Houston.
Doc Paulin's Music and Legacy
Doc Paulin's band was featured in a movie called Always for Pleasure. This award-winning movie was all about the cool culture of New Orleans. Doc Paulin also made recordings. In the early 1960s, he recorded with Emile Barnes on Icon Records. Then, in 1980, his brass band released an album on Folkways. You can also hear him playing on a CD from 1996 by his sons' band, the Paulin Brothers Jazz Band, called The Tradition Continues.
Doc Paulin passed away at one of his daughter's homes in Marrero, Louisiana, which is in Jefferson Parish.
Personal Life
Doc Paulin was a Catholic person.
