Paul Keller

From Arnsdorf

Paul Keller is an Ann Arbor-based jazz bassist and bandleader who gained international recognition touring with Grammy-nominated vocalist Diana Krall from 1993 to 1997, appearing on her album All For You and performing on national television shows including The Late Show with David Letterman and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He leads the Paul Keller Orchestra, which has maintained a regular Monday night engagement at the Zal Gaz Grotto Club for over 30 years, and co-leads the Keller/Kocher Quartet with vibraphonist Cary Kocher since 1987.

From Belleville

Sarah D'Angelo is a classically trained clarinetist and jazz vocalist based in the Detroit metro area. She has performed at major Michigan festivals including the Michigan Jazz Festival and Mackinac Island Jazz Festival, and regularly performs at notable Detroit venues like Cliff Bell's and Zal Gaz Grotto. She released her debut solo album 'Medicine Man' and has extensive classical credentials including performances with the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Dearborn Symphony Orchestra, and Livonia Symphony Orchestra.

From Detroit

Ralph Tope is a Detroit jazz guitarist who studied at Michigan State University under Joe Gloss and Rodney Whitaker, former bassist for the Jazz At Lincoln Center orchestra. His style draws from jazz guitar masters George Benson, Grant Green, and Wes Montgomery.

From Ann Arbor

Cary Kocher is a vibraphonist who trained at the University of Michigan and co-leads the Keller/Kocher Quartet with bassist Paul Keller since 1987. He also plays with Latin jazz group Los Gatos and retired after a 32-year career as a music educator for the Ann Arbor Public Schools while teaching at the University of Michigan for 12 years.

From United States

Jeff Shoup is a drummer, educator, and bandleader based in Michigan who hosts the weekly Jazz Tuesdays performance series at Moriarty's Pub, now in its 11th year. He has performed with notable artists including guitarist Fareed Haque, bassist Rodney Whitaker, guitarist Randy Napoleon, and blues guitarist Smokin' Joe Kubek. Shoup holds a Master's degree in Jazz Studies from Michigan State University and performs regularly with Hammond organist Jim Alfredson and keyboardist Bill Heid.