Roderick "Rev" Paulin is a distinguished saxophonist, composer, arranger, and educator hailing from New Orleans, Louisiana. Born into a storied musical lineage, he is the son of the legendary Ernest "Doc" Paulin, a revered brass band leader who significantly influenced the city's jazz traditions. Roderick began his professional journey in the sixth grade, performing alongside his brothers in his father's band, the Doc Paulin Dixieland Jazz Band. Over the past four decades, he has collaborated with an array of prominent artists, including Allen Toussaint, the Neville Brothers, Jimmy Buffett, Kermit Ruffins, and Branford Marsalis. His tenure with the ReBirth Brass Band in the late 1980s was pivotal, as he contributed innovative compositions and arrangements that modernized brass band music, attracting younger audiences and revitalizing the genre.  Beyond performance, Paulin is a dedicated educator and mentor. He serves as an instructor of jazz at Southern University and has been a faculty member of the Louis Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp for over a decade, nurturing the next generation of musicians. His academic pursuits led him to earn a Master of Music from Louisiana State University, where he is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Music Education. Paulin's multifaceted career embodies the rich cultural heritage of New Orleans, blending traditional jazz with contemporary influences, and his contributions continue to shape the city's vibrant musical landscape. Tonight, Paulin presents his quintet. Shows at 7:30pm & 9:30pm  Doors at 7:00pm & 9:00pm  Restaurant is Open 5pm - 10pm for dinner before or after your showtime: Advance Ticket Holders can now automatically make dinner table reservations for the Dining Room online via OpenTable.com ! Advance Ticket-Holders can also make table reservations for dinner by Emailing reservations@snugjazz.com after your tickets have been purchased online. Dinner Service without Advance Concert Tickets is first-come, first-served based on availability upon arrival. Kind Reminder:  Snug Harbor does NOT serve the full menu inside the Music Room. We do offer cheese and charcuterie tray options. In order to preserve the integrity, quiet and focus of our world class intimate concerts, only the charcuterie, cocktails and soft drinks are available for table service inside the Music Room. However, we encourage you to arrive at least 90 Minutes prior to your showtime in order to enjoy full, relaxing dinner service in the Dining Room right next door, before getting seated in the Music Room for your ticketed showtime.