Bob Schulz

Inducted October 6, 2019 HOF #723
B. July 1, 1938

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Robert "Bob" Schulz, born July 1, 1938, is an American Jazz & Western Swing cornetist. Bob is a native of Wonewoc, WI., born into a musical family, who started on his Father's cornet by the age of 10. He attended LaCrosse State Teachers College, receiving his teaching credentials in music, biology and social studies. For 17 years Bob taught music to students, 1st through 12th grades, including concert band, marching band & jazz bands. Bob loved encouraging and teaching young musicians.
In 1979 he was asked by Turk Murphy to join his San Francisco Jazz Band. Working five nights a week at Turks nightclub, Earthquake McGoons, he settled in for 8 years with Turks band. While with his band, Bob recorded over 300 live radio shows, 10 LPs, toured the US and Europe, and played the Carnegie Hall Tribute with Turk. Bob still leads the Turk Murphy band for special engagements.
Bob was interested in joining Don Burnham's great band, the Lost Weekend Western Swing Band, and in 1999 he was excited to finally have the opportunity to flex his chops on Western Swing. Bob is a long time admirer of Danny Alguire. Danny was the trumpeter with Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys, as well as the Firehouse Five + 2 Jazz Band. Bob heard the similarities between old Jazz and Western Swing and immediately fell in love!
Bob often had the opportunity to listen to Don and his Lost Weekend Western Swing Band as their paths crossed on the music circuit. The Longhorns section of the band was sensational! Leading the Longhorns was Jim Rothermel (reeds, arranger) with whom Bob worked for many years. Bob Meilke on Trombone and Jack Minger on trumpet rounded out the sound of the Longhorns. When Jack became ill, Bob stepped in and eventually replaced him. The current Longhorns, Bob, Kevin Porter (trombone) and Dale Mills (reeds) deliver a drive the Lost Weekend Swing Band thrives on!
For 20 years Bob has considered himself lucky to have played with Don Burnham's Lost Weekend Western Swing Band and enjoyed the camaraderie of extraordinary musicians, great music and dedicated western swing fans.
Bob is an extremely talented and popular cornetist/bandleader/vocalist. In the last Mississippi Rag Poll, Bob was voted the #1 cornetist and #3 vocalist. Bob's diverse musical abilities allow him to shine in bands of many styles, including Don Burnham's Lost Weekend Swing Band, the Royal Society Jazz Orchestra, Golden Gate Rhythm Machine, Mid-Coast All Stars as well as Guest Artist appearances at festivals.
Enjoying life in San Anselmo, Marin County, CA., playing music and still going strong at the ripe young age of 80...