Alan Rubin
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| Alan Rubin | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Mr. Fabulous |
| Born | February 11, 1943 |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Trumpet, flugelhorn, piccolo trumpet |
| Associated acts | The Blues Brothers |
Alan Rubin (born February 11, 1943), also known as "Mr. Fabulous", is an American musician. He plays trumpet, flugelhorn, and piccolo trumpet.
Rubin was a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music. He was a member of the Saturday Night Live Band, with whom he played at the Closing Ceremony of the 1996 Olympic Games. As a member of The Blues Brothers, he portrayed "Mr. Fabulous" in the 1980 film, the 1998 sequel and was a member of the touring band.
Rubin has played with an array of artists, such as Frank Sinatra, Frank Zappa, Duke Ellington, Blood, Sweat and Tears, Eumir Deodato, Sting, Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Frankie Valli, Eric Clapton, Billy Joel, B.B. King, Miles Davis, Yoko Ono, Peggy Lee, Aretha Franklin, James Brown and Dr. John.
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