Desc: Taking Charge: The Pauly Cohen Story: Directed by Bret Primack. With Pauly Cohen. A music documentary that chronicles the life trajectory of Pauly Cohen, a Brooklyn native who became lead trumpeter for artists such as Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, and Tony Bennett. Now at the ripe age of 90, he leads and mentors his own band. Thankfully, there is a man of action like Pauly Cohen, to remind us that we can continue to do what we love, long past forced retirement.