Bassist Paul Rhine has performed for decades. In Indianapolis, he was a fixture of the jazz scene, performing with local jazz luminaries, such as saxophonists Jimmy Coe and Alonzo “Pookie” Johnson; pianist/vibraphonist Buddy Montgomery; pianists Ken Fary, Steve Allee, and Claude Sifferlen; and drummer Kevin Johnson. Rhine has performed professionally in big bands, orchestras, and other ensembles and enjoys a rigorous teaching schedule.