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by Scott Yanow
Rob Mullins is a versatile keyboardist capable of playing both crossover and bop. Born in Enid, OK, Mullins spent time in Ontario, CA before moving with his family to Denver when he was 14. He began playing drums when he was 11 but three years later when his leg was broken in a car accident, Mullins began playing piano. Mullins parents loved jazz so he was well acquainted with the music when at 16 he formed a jazz combo. He attended the University of Northern Colorado for a period, studied with George Russell in New York and in Denver started his own record company (RMC Records), cutting four albums that sold very well in the region. Mullins in time moved to Los Angeles, became a fixture in local clubs and recorded one best-selling CD after another, primarily for Nova, RME and most recently for Zebra. Rob Mullins has worked with Branford Marsalis, Kirk Whalum, Ronnie Laws, Spike Robinson, Brian Bromberg, the Crusaders (touring in Joe Samples former spot for three years), the Rippingtons, Diane Schuur, Dave Grusin and many others including his own band of local all-stars.