About Me
Carlos Rull is an award-winning drummer currently performing with Big Daddy Orchestra , led by singer/guitarist and bandleader Barry Cohen .
In addition, Carlos performs with several musical projects in the San Diego area, and is often called on to do last minute substitution-work for various musical groups.
Carlos was the drummer for Big Time Operator from December 1996 to May 1999, was best known for his drum solos on Sing, Sing, Sing, and enjoyed much success with the band until his departure. His last gig with the band was in South Beach, Miami, Florida in which the band was flown from San Diego, all-expenses paid, to perform a 45 minute set for Disney Executives! Carlos left the band amid a hectic touring schedule to concentrate on raising two sons and to focus on work locally.
With Big Time Operator, Carlos was the recipient of three San Diego Music Awards for Best Big Band: 1997, 1998, 1999. Carlos was also awarded the Jim Croce Music Excellence Award, presented by Ingrid Croce.
Here Is A List of Musicians Carlos Has Performed With:
VOCALISTS:Barry Cohen , Valerie Body , Aubrey Faye, Sacha Boutros , Stellita, Donnie Finnell , Nena Anderson , Anna Dowdell ,
Peter Pavone , Gary Wilson , Shelle Blue , Warren Lovell , Amelia Browning ,
Fred Ballecer...
PIANO:Lynn Willard, Kamau Kenyatta, David Owen, James Forstan, Max Zape , Melonie Sachamatao , Turiya Mareya , Richard James, Patrick Kelly...
BASS:Cecil McBee, Jr. , Darryl Williams , Ken Dow , Glen Fisher , Calvin Boyd, Mark Fowler, Gunnar Biggs, Fred Ubaldo, Kevin Cooper, Darrel Plies, Ed Graves, Johnny G, Chris Willis, Nathan Brown , Dwight Stone...
GUITAR: Jordano Stoyanoff , Jon Walters, Joey Corrano, Jon Harford, Matthew Frigon, Chris Morante, Eddie Blando, John Wells, Jorge Camberos...
HORNS:Nathan Mills , Gilbert Castellanos, Daniel Jackson, James Weiss, Bill Shreeve, Reggie Smith, Bob "Mad Dog" Mathes, Chuck Phillips, Chris Klich , Bob Campbell, April West, Trip Sprague, Bill Cabellero, Flip Oakes, Elmer Cabling, Vince Tydingco, Clarence "Teddy" Kyle...
Some Notable Venues In Which Carlos Has Performed:
Disneyland , Disney World , Walt Disney Animation Studios, Sea World San Diego ,
The Queen Mary ...
AT THE FOLLOWING LAS VEGAS VENUES:
Caesars Palace ,The Hard Rock Hotel ,The Desert Inn on the Strip ,The Mirage ,MGM Grand Hotel & Casino , andThe Freemont Street Experience .
SOME NOTABLE LOS ANGELES AREA VENUES:
The Derby in Hollywood ,The Viper Room in West Hollywood ,The Coconut Club in Beverly Hills ,Hollywood Athletic Club ,Santa Monica Pier ,Club Spaceland ,The Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood , andAmoeba Records Hollywood .
SOME NOTABLE FESTIVALS AND CONCERTS:
KSDS 88.3 FM Jazz Live ,Street Scene in the Gaslamp Quarter ,Big Sur Jazz Festival ,IdyllWild Jazz Festival ,San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival ,The Del Mar Fair ,Carlsbad TGIF Jazz in the Park Series ,Alpine Summer Concert Series,El Cajon Concerts on the Green,Rock and Roll Marathon ,Ocean Beach Jazz Fest ,Pacific Beach Street Fest ,Little Italy Festa ,Memory Walk Balboa Park ...
SOME NOTABLE SAN DIEGO AREA VENUES:
Croce's Jazz Bar ,Croce's Top Hat ,Jimmy Love's ,Dizzy's Gaslamp Quarter ,Hotel Del Coronado ,Humphrey's By The Bay ,The Midway Aircraft Carrier ,Teo Leo's ,Arterra Restaurant ,Jack's in La Jolla ,The Casbah ,The Cannibal Bar in Pacific Beach ,
The Juke Joint,Dick's Last Resort ,Martini Ranch ,Viejas Casino ,Sycuan Casino ,Pala Casino ,Barona Casino ,Bistro 221 ,Harrah's Rincon Casino ...
MISCELLANEOUS:
Cafe Du Nord in San Francisco ,The Hi-Ball Lounge in San Francisco,The Backbeat in San Jose ,Century Ballroom in Seattle
