Paul Keller has earned his moniker The House Bassist For The State Of Michigan. He’s a respected 40-year veteran, jazz master and hero of the Michigan jazz scene. Paul loves playing a variety of styles from traditional jazz of the 1920s and 30s to swing to bebop and beyond. He’s a devoted student of the Great American Songbook. Every Monday night since 1989, Paul has expertly led his 15-piece big band The Paul Keller Orchestra at Zal Gaz Grotto in Ann Arbor. He also performs regularly at ZGG with his trio, quartet and quintet, often with his favorite singer Sarah D’Angelo. Paul’s passion is composing and arranging for his various large and small ensembles. Zal Gaz Grotto gives him the weekly outlet to present his incredible original work to the world. Paul’s jazz resume is impressive. Paul Keller has recorded and toured the world with Diana Krall, Russell Malone, John and Bucky Pizzarelli and Eddie Higgins. Paul is proud of his work with Detroit jazz legends Tom Saunders, Bess Bonnier, Chuck Robinette, Larry Nozero, Marcus Belgrave and Charlie Gabriel. Paul has provided strong, empathic and creative string bass accompaniment for a myriad of stars including Terry Gibbs, Joe Williams, Teddy Wilson, Byron Stripling, Ann Hampton Calloway, Warren and Alan Vache. Since 2010, Paul Keller has been a member of the Wayne State University Jazz Faculty in Detroit