Paul Kowert

Paul Kowert (born July 18, 1986) is a contemporary double bassist. His styles include classical, bluegrass, and progressive bluegrass. He is a member of the band Punch Brothers.

Kowert grew up in Middleton, Wisconsin. He transitioned to playing bass from violin at age 9. He studied under Edgar Meyer at the Curtis Institute of Music, graduating in 2009.

With Punch Brothers

• Antifogmatic (2010)
• Who's Feeling Young Now? (2012)
• Ahoy! (2012)
• The Phosphorescent Blues (2015)
• All Ashore (2018)

With Mike Marshall's Big Trio

• Mike Marshall's Big Trio (2009)

With Haas Kowert Tice

• You Got This (2014)

With Hawktail

• Unless (2018)
• Formations (2020)