Rob Mullins Official Bio
(Click here for Rob's Bio as a music educator)

Rob Mullins has built his musical reputation in the Hollywood world with a solid string of releases in the contemporary jazz field over the past 30 years. His rise to international acclaim as a composer and performer began with his "Soulscape" project, which earned him a Grammy Nomination for composition. Since that time, Rob has gone on to record 35 more albums of his original music, three of which went Billboard Top Ten. His latest release is his 43th album under his own name titled "Best of the Trio" which was released in July 2024.

Starting out on drums at age 11, Rob became a touring professional with a California Big Band by age 12, doing his 6th grade homework on a tour bus. A car crash at 14 (he was a pedestrian) forced a musical switch to the piano. During this time Rob also mastered the saxophone, bass, percussion, and guitar. At 16, Rob began composing, arranging, and formed his first band.

After attending the University of Northern Colorado on a percussion scholarship, Rob studied theory and composition from George Russell in New York on a National Endowment for the Arts Grant. The release of his "Soulscape" project brought him back to California where he is now an in demand composer, arranger, producer and session musician.

As a live performer, Rob’s credits read like a who’s who of the Hollywood jazz, rock and pop scene. He has performed with Hubert Laws, Ronnie Laws, Bruce Willis, Brandy, Hoyt Axton, The Crusaders, Dianne Reeves, Dianne Schuur, Dave Grusin, Edgar Winter, Eddie Money, Billy Preston, Ricky Lawson, Harvey Mason, Eric Marienthal, Kirk Whalum, Gerald Albright, Brian Bromberg, Frank Gambale, Denver Symphony, Bunny Brunel, Greg Vail, Jimmy Roberts, The China Club All Stars, Patrick Swayze, James Woods, James Moody, Spike Robinson, Ollie Woodson, Paul Jackson Jr., The Meeting, Dwight Sills, Alphonso Johnson, Ndugu Chancler, Jon Gibson, Steve Ferrone ,the Cabana Boys, and others. Some of the venues Rob has appeared in include the Blue Note Clubs around the world, Planethollywood locations around the world, the NAMM Show, Ronnie Scott’s, Brad Pitt/Jennifer Anniston Wedding, The House of Blues, Anaheim Convention Center, Playboy Jazz Festival, Hanoi Opera House, Colorado University, The World Trade Center, Village Vanguard, Jazz Bakery, Manchester Craftsmen Guild, Humphrey’s, Lodi Arts Commission, Sculler’s, Disneyland, and BB King’s Blues Club in Universal City.

As a composer, Rob has penned over 400 songs-including top ten radio hits for Eric Marienthal, Ronnie Laws, and Wilton Felder. His production of “Tell It Like It Is” for Bobby Caldwell went to #17 on the Pop Charts  and he has received a Grammy Nomination for Jazz Composition.

As a studio keyboardist and midi programmer, Rob’s work can be heard on television on “The Proud Family” (Disney), “Soulfood” (Showtime) “Moesha” (UPN), “King of Queens” (CBS), Sister Sister” (WB), “Cousin Skeeter” (Nickelodeon), and “The Parkers” (UPN). Music from his large catalog of published songs can be heard on General Hospital, The Emmys, CBS News This Morning, NFL Sports, Extra! The Entertainment Magazine, E! True Hollywood Story, and Talk Soup.

As an event host, Rob has hosted the annual Jazz Concert for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America for which he received a Congressional Award for Public Service. Rob regularly does MC and stand up comedy at various events and venues.

As a Radio and Podcast Personality, Rob appeared for two years on Japanese radio broadcasts for FM Tokyo as the Hollywood Reporter. He hosts his own podcast the Planetmullins Podcast which is filming its 7th Season Summer of 2024.

As an educator, Rob runs a successful private lessons program focused on taking students into the music business as professionals and has successfully taken his curriculum abroad to Russia and Europe. His books and compositions for students are available through Hal Leonard Publishing and Rob Mullins Publishing.

As an industry presence, Rob is a voting member of the National Academy Of the Recording Arts and Sciences  (Grammy Awards)

Contact

Rob Mullins Entertainment
333 Washington #107
Marina Del Rey CA 90292
Email info@planetmullins.com

LINKS:

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Youtube
Rob Mullins on Apple Music
Rob Mullins Podcast
Rob Mullins on Spotify
Rob Mullins Piano at Amazon.com
Rob Mullins First 40 Albums Information
Rob Mullins Official Discography

Historical authorities/associates on Rob Mullins:

US House of Representatives
Library of Congress United States of America Washington DC
The British Library
Smithsonian Institute
Boys and Girls Clubs of America
Leonard Feather-Jazz writer LA Times
Billboard Magazine
Hollywood Reporter Magazine
Music Connection Magazine
Hubert Laws-NEA Lifetime Achievement Award NEA
George Russell Foundation
Scott Yanow-Jazz writer Downbeat Magazine, All Music Guide
Bill Kolhasse-Jazz writer LA Times
Chicago Tribune
Gregory Scelsa: Grammy nominated artist
Samuel Scott Littman-Las Vegas DJ
Hal Leonard Corp.-book publisher
Robert J. Holtz-Branding Consultant for Michiu Kaku
Sandra Barby-MTAC Long Beach CA
BMG/Universal Music
BMI Worldwide
Will Champlin (The Voice)
Al Walser-Grammy Associate
Danae Vlasse-Grammy Winning Composer
Ricky Kei-Grammy Winning Composer
Lonnie Part-Grammy Winning Producer
Kitt Wakely-Grammy Winning Composer
Frank Baxter: Piano World
Jimmy Roberts-saxophone player@www.rodstewart.com
Gerald McCauley-nephew to George Benson and head of Rhodesfest International
The Denver Post
Kevin Clock-Colorado Sound
Joe Anderies-educator Denver, CO
Brad L. Williams-former DJ at KJazz Cal State Long Beach
The Rocky Mountain News
KUVO Radio Denver, CO
KUHS TV Northglenn, CO
Lloyd Trammel-Inventor, Technologist
Julie Fredericksen-pianist Denver CO
Westword Magazine
Randy Holmes Music Marketer, New Jersey, USA
Carol Nash-retired country singer and Nashville Music Specialist
Bruce Willis
Jazz Unlimited Dance Company
Pierre's Fine Pianos
Larry Antonino-bassist, composer, vocalist @ Pablo Cruise
Preston Glass R&B Producer
Mike Marlier, University of Denver Lamont School of Music
Stanley Behrens WAR
Steve Weissberg-arranger
Brad Chapman-Grammy winning vocal coach
Peter Newman-former A&R at A&M Records
Brandon Watts-R&B and Great American Songbook Vocalist
Vinnie Caggiano-"eclectic guitarist" Venice CA
Michale Yost-Radio Venice.tv
Andy Kravity-Grammy nominated Music Producer
Joe Anderies, Denver, CO
Carmen Grillo
E! Entertainment
BET
NEA
David Brunt-Event Promoter
Evan Stone
Greg Woll
Larry Jackstein
Accent Magazine
FM Tokyo
El Paso Times
Seven Seas Music Publishing (Japan)
Michael C. Bailey-All About Jazz
Brent Black-Jazz writer at criticaljazz.net
Berard Baur-Critic at Music Connection Magazine
The Hollywood Reporter
Cadence Magazine
Jonathan Widran-Jazz critic at www.jazziz.com
Jazz Square Magazine (Moscow)
John Gilbert-ejazznews
Zan Stewart-Jazz writer LA Times
Deseret news-Salt Lake City, UT
Pat McNulty-former DJ at KADX
theorchard.com
Chriss Hoffman-Recording engineer
David Arrivet-Music Educator and arranger
Carly Rosenthal-music supervisor
Michael Partlett-UK DJ
Ruth Fischer, UK DJ
Damon Dae-R&B vocalist
Bryan McKenzie-Technology specialist/bass player
Ravi Kristin-mentor, consultant
KKJZ Radio
Wen Chen-international sales Rep Pierre's Fine Pianos
Keyboard Concepts
Seven Seas Recording Studios

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