Roderick “Rev” Paulin, a saxophonist and clarinetist, was born with deep roots in the New Orleans music scene. The son of legendary band leader Ernest “Doc” Paulin, who led brass bands on the streets of New Orleans for over 70 years, young Roderick was steeped in musicianship, performance standards, history, and a deep love for his hometown traditions. The talented musician earned an undergraduate degree at Southern University in Baton Rouge, studying with educators like Edward “Kidd” Jordan and Roger Dickerson.

Over his nearly 50-year career, Paulin has performed with his own band, Rev Paul and the Congregation, and with a Who’s Who of American music: John Legend, Allen Toussaint, The Grateful Dead, Aaron Neville, Harry Connick, Jr., the Marsalis family, Trombone Shorty, The Afghan Whigs, and the Brand New Heavies. He effortlessly weaves through R&B, avant-garde, be-bop, traditional, and contemporary jazz sounds

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