Jim Keller | |
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Background information | |
Genres | blues, pop, alternative rock |
Occupation(s) | songwriter, musician, music publisher, music manager |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1978–present |
Labels | Elisha James Music, Orange Mountain Music |
Website | jimkellermusic |
Jim Keller is an American musician, producer,[1] manager, publisher, and composer whose work in the music business spans more than 40 years. He was the co-founder, lead guitarist, and primary songwriter for the American rock band Tommy Tutone based in San Francisco, California, and was co-writer of that band's most famous single, 867-5309/Jenny. [2] Since 1992, Keller has worked with Philip Glass, first running Glass's publishing company and eventually managing his career as director of Dunvagen Music.[3] In 1999, Keller founded St. Rose Music as a publishing and management company for friends and associates. Their roster has grown to include Nico Muhly, Rachel Portman, Angélica Negrón, the music theater works of Tom Waits, Jeff Beal, Paul Leonard-Morgan, Ravi Shankar, and Anoushka Shankar.[4]