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Thursday, January 10, 2008 Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Paul Keller plays traditional jazz and swing with Tom Saunders and His Detroit Jazz All Stars at their regular gig at Marge's Bar from 7:00 PM till 10:00 PM. Marge's Bar is located at 15300 Mack Ave. at Beaconsfield. Call 313/881-8895.

Friday, January 11, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra celebrates its 19th Birthday with their annual weekend performance at the Firefly Club. Shows at 9:00 PM, 10:30 PM and midnight. Thank you to Susan Chastain for hosting the PKO throughout the years! Thank you to our loyal fans who have supported the PKO throughout the years! Thank you to all the magnificent musicians who have made the PKO a great musical organization throughout the years! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PKO!

Monday, January 14, 2007 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Ann Arbor Huron High School to the Firefly Club as participants in the 2007 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the Huron HS Jazz Band will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the Huron HS Jazz Band will be invited to join the PKO for the last set from 10:00 till 11:00 PM. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The Huron High School Jazz Band is directed by Steve Roberts.

Saturday, January 18, 2008 Tel Aviv, Isreal
Paul Keller will perform with pianist Eddie Higgins and drummer Ed Metz, Jr.
The trio will also give a master class on the same day.

Thursday, January 24, 2008 Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Paul Keller plays traditional jazz and swing with Tom Saunders and His Detroit Jazz All Stars at their regular gig at Marge's Bar from 7:00 PM till 10:00 PM. Marge's Bar is located at 15300 Mack Ave. at Beaconsfield. Call 313/881-8895.

Sunday, January 27, 2008 Tacoma, WA
Clarinetist Dave Bennett performs his Orchestra Pops concert A Tribute To Benny Goodman with bassist Paul Keller, drummer Pete Siers, pianist Bill Meyer, guitarist Hugh Leal, vocalist Carol McCartney and the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra. at the Pantages Theatre, 901 Broadway. Showtime is 2:30 PM. Featuring 13 original orchestra arrangements by Paul Keller. For reserved tickets call 941/3436. Check out www.tacomasymphony.org.

Thursday, January 31 and Friday, February 1, 2008 Atlanta, GA
Paul Keller and Pete Siers will be special guest artists/clinicians at the three-day Emory University Jazz Festival along with pianist and Director of Jazz Studies at Emory University Gary Motley and jazz legend, saxophonist, composer, arranger Benny Golson. Benny Golson is the composer of famous jazz classics I Remember Clifford, Along Came Betty, Stablemates and The Blues March. Paul, Pete, Gary and Benny Golson will teach several different jazz clinics for Emory music students on Thursday and Friday. These clinics are also open to the public and FREE OF CHARGE. The big concert featuring Paul, Pete, Gary and Benny Golson will be held at 8:00 PM on Friday, February 1 in the magnificent Schwartz Center on the campus of Emory University.

Wednesday, February 6, 2008 Brookfield, WI
Trumpeter Marcus Belgrave's Tribute to Louis Armstrong featuring Paul Keller, Charlie Gabriel, Bill Meyer, Pete Siers, Chris Smith and Dave Flanigan. Showtime is 1:00 PM at Sharon Lynn Wilson Performing Arts Center which is located at 19805 West Capitol Drive. To reserve tickets call: 262/781-9520.

Thursday, February 7, 2008 Toledo, OH
Paul Keller will perform with pianist Steve Richko and drummer Andre Wright at Manhattan's Restaurant from 6:30 PM till 9:30 PM. Manhattan's is located at 1516 Adams just north of downtown Toledo. Call 419/243-6675 or check out www.manhattanstoledo.com.

Saturday, February 9, 2008 Birmingham, MI
The 15-piece Paul Keller Orchestra will perform a concert and dance at the First United Methodist Church of Birmingham from 7:00 PM till 11:00 PM. The First United Methodist Church of Birmingham is located at 1589 West Maple Road, Birmingham, MI 48009.Check out www.fumcbirmingham.org.

Monday, February 11, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes the Albion College Jazz Ensemble to the Firefly Club as participants in the 2007/2008 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the Albion College Jazz Ensemble will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the ACJE will be invited to join the PKO for the last set from 10:00 till 11:00. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The Albion College Jazz Ensemble is directed by Dr. James Ball.

Thursday, February 14, 2008 Toledo, OH
Paul Keller will perform with pianist Steve Richko and drummer Andre Wright at Manhattan's Restaurant from 6:30 PM till 9:30 PM. Manhattan's is located at 1516 Adams just north of downtown Toledo. Call 419/243-6675 or check out www.manhattanstoledo.com.

Friday February 15, 2008 Detroit, MI
Paul Keller will perform at Cliff Bell's Jazz Club with pianist Steve Richko, drummer Sean Dobbins. Showtime is 9:30 PM. Cliff Bell's is a beautifully restored, art deco night club located at 2300 Park Avenue, one block east of Woodward Avenue, directly behind the the Fox and State Theatres in the heart of Detroit's entertainment district. Show times are 9:30 PM, 10:45 PM and midnight. Check out www.cliffbells.com.

Wednesday, February 20 and Thursday, February 21, 2008 Grosse Pointe, MI
Paul Keller will perform at the new Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe with tenor saxophonists Steve Wood and Carl Cafagna from 8:00 PM till midnight. The Dirty Dog Cafe is located at 97 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe, MI 48236. Call 313-882-5299. Check out www.candgnews.com/Homepage-Articles/2008/01-30-08/GF-DIRTYDOGZ.asp

Friday, February 22, 2008 Toledo, OH
Paul Keller, pianist Steve Richko and drummer Pete Siers will perform their Tribute To Oscar Peterson at Murphy's Place Jazz Club. Shows at 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM. Murphy's Place is located at 151 Water Street in downtown Toledo. Call 419/241-7732 or check out www.murphysplacejazz.com.

Saturday, February 23, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
Paul Keller and Pete Siers will perform with boogie woogie pianist Mr. B at the Kerrytown Concert House at 8:00 PM. For more info check out www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com.

Monday, February 25, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes South Lyon High School Jazz Band to the Firefly Club as participants in the 2007 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the South Lyon HS Jazz Band will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the South Lyon HS Jazz Band will be invited to join the PKO for the last set from 10:00 till 11:00 PM. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The South Lyon High School Jazz Band is directed by Rob Bosma.

Thursday, February 28, 2008 Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Paul Keller plays traditional jazz and swing with Tom Saunders and His Detroit Jazz All Stars at their regular gig at Marge's Bar from 7:00 PM till 10:00 PM. Marge's Bar is located at 15300 Mack Ave. at Beaconsfield. Call 313/881-8895.

Friday, February 29, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
Paul Keller will perform with drummer Pete Siers and pianist Steve Richko at the Firefly Club from 9:00 PM till 1:00 AM. Call 734/665-9090 or check out www.fireflyclub.com.

Saturday, March 1, 2008 Dover, DE
Clarinetist Dave Bennett will perform his Tribute to Benny Goodman with Keller, Pete Siers, Bill Meyer, Matt Hoffman, Hugh Leal and Carol McCartney.

Friday, March 7 through Sunday, March 9, 2008 Monterey, CA
Paul Keller will perform as an All Star at the Dixieland Monterey Festival. Other All Star performers include cornetists Tom Saunders and Davy Jones, trombonists Russ Phillips and George Masso, clarinetists Kim Cusak and Allan Vache, drummers Ed Metz and Jake Hanna and pianists John Sheridan and . For more information and reservations check out www.dixieland-monterey.com.

Monday, March 10, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes the Grosse Isle High School Jazz Band to the Firefly Club as participants in the 2007/2008 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the Grosse Isle High School Jazz Band will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the GIHSJB will be invited to join the PKO for the last set from 10:00 till 11:00. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The GIHSJB is directed by Nathan Bearinger.

Friday, March 14, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
As part of The Firefly Club's Celebration of Women's History Month string bassist Paul Keller will lead his trio with drummer Pete Siers and pianist Steve Richko as they accompany three great female singers in a three set, caberet, round-robin style performance billed as Vocal Summit Weekend. On this special night the three vocalists are Judie Cochill, Jesse Palter, and Shahida Nurella. Shows at The Firefly Club are at 9:00 PM, 10:30 PM and midnight. Call The Firefly Club 734/665-9090 or check out www.fireflyclub.com.

Saturday, March 15, 2008 West Bloomfield, MI
Paul Keller, pianist Steve Richko and drummer Pete Siers will perform at the home of Andy and Diane Rothman in a special concert for the Detroit Groove Society. The concert begins at 8:00 PM. Admission is $35.00. For reservations call 248/681-4264.

Monday, March 17, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Orchard Lake Middle School Jazz Band to the Firefly Club as participants in the 2007 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the Orchard Lake Middle School Jazz Band will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the Orchard Lake Middle School Jazz Band will be invited to join the PKO for the last set from 10:00 till 11:00 PM. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The Orchard Lake MSJB Jazz Band is directed by Doug Blackwell.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Ensemble welcomes the Grand Rapids Union High School Jazz Band to the Firefly Club as participants in the 2007/2008 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKE will play from 8:00 PM till 9:00 PM. Then, the Union High School Jazz Band will play a 30 minute set from 9:15 PM till 9:45. Members of the Union HSJB will be invited to join the PKO for the last two sets. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The GR Union HSJB is directed by Tim DeYoung.

Friday, March 21, 2008 New York, NY
Paul Keller and drummer Pete Siers will accompany pianist Gary Motley and Austrailian jazz sensation, clarinetist Andy Firth in a special concert at Carnegie Hall in midtown Manhattan. The Andy Firth Quartet will welcome to the Carnegie Hall stage as their special guest: jazz giant, clarinetist Buddy DeFranco. Carnegie Hall is located at 881 Seventh Avenue (at West 56th Street), New York, NY 10019. The phone number at Carnegie Hall is 212/903-9600. Showtime is 8:00 PM. For ticket information visit www.midamerica-music.com or www.carnegiehall.com. Also, check out www.andyfirthmusic.com.

Monday, March 24, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Wayne State University Jazz Band to the Firefly Club as participants in the 2007 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the Wayne State University Jazz Band will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the WSU Jazz Band will be invited to join the PKO for the last set from 10:00 till 11:00 PM. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The WSU Jazz Band is directed by Russ Miller.

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Newbury, SC
Clarinetist Dave Bennett performs a Tribute to Benny Goodman with Keller, Pete Siers, Bill Meyer, Matt Hoffman, Hugh Leal and Carol McCartney At the Newberry Opera House. Showtime is 7:30 PM. For reservations call 803/276-5179.

Thursday, March 27, 2008 Aiken, SC
Clarinetist Dave Bennett will perform his Tribute to Benny Goodman with Keller, Pete Siers, Bill Meyer, Matt Hoffman, Hugh Leal and Carol McCartney. Showtime is 8:00 PM at Washington Center For The Performing Arts. For reservations call 803/648-1438.

Friday, March 28, 2008 Supply, NC
Clarinetist Dave Bennett will perform his Tribute to Benny Goodmanwith Keller, Pete Siers, Bill Meyer, Matt Hoffman, Hugh Leal and Carol McCartney. Showtime is 7:30 PM at Brunswick Community College's Odell Williamson Auditorium, 50 College Road. For reservations call 910/755-7416.

Monday, March 31, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Concordia College Jazz Ensemble to the Firefly Club as participants in the 2007 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the Concordia College Jazz Ensemble will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the Concordia College Jazz Ensemble will be invited to join the PKO for the last set from 10:00 till 11:00 PM. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The Concordia College Jazz Ensemble is directed by Sean Dobbins.

Monday, April 7, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Eastern Michigan University Jazz Band to the Firefly Club as participants in the 2007 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the EMU Jazz Band will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the EMU Jazz Band will be invited to join the PKO for the last set from 10:00 till 11:00 PM. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The EMU Jazz Band is directed by Don Babcock.

Thursday, April 10 and Friday, April 11, 2008 Denver, CO
Paul Keller will perform concerts on two nights for the Summit Jazz Foundation. These concerts will be A Tribute to Benny Goodman and will feature clarinetist Allan Vache, pianist Mark Shane, vibraphonist Matt Hoffman, guitarist Howard Alden, drummer Ed Metz, Jr.. These concerts at the Donald R. Seawell Grand Ballroom in the Denver Performing Arts Complex include an open bar, snacks and casual, caberet-style seating. The Donald R. Seawell Grand Ballroom features a massive, 50-feet long window with a stunning, panoramic view of Denver and the Rocky Mountains. Showtimes for both nights are at 7:00 PM. This awesome, All Star band will play three 50 minute sets each night and the concerts will end around 11:15 PM. For more information, check out www.summitjazz.org or call 303/670-8471.

Saturday, April 12, 2008 Detroit, MI
Paul Keller will perform at Cliff Bell's Jazz Club with pianist Scott Gwinell, drummer Sean Dobbins and four great Detroit tenor saxophonists: Steve Wood, Donald Walden, James Carter and Carl Cafagna. Showtime is 9:30 PM. Cliff Bell's is a beautifully restored, art deco night club located at 2300 Park Avenue, one block east of Woodward Avenue, directly behind the the Fox and State Theatres in the heart of Detroit's entertainment district. Show times are 9:30 PM, 10:45 PM and midnight. Check out www.cliffbells.com.

Monday, April 14, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Hillsdale High School Jazz Band to the Firefly Club as participants in the 2007 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the Hillsdale HS Jazz Band will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the Hillsdale HS Jazz Band will be invited to join the PKO for the last set from 10:00 till 11:00 PM. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The Hillsdale High School Jazz Band is directed by Keith Rushing.

Tuesday, April 15, 2008 Grand Rapids, MI
Paul Keller will perform with vocalist/dancer/
actress/comedienne Bernadette Peters and The Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra at DeVos Hall, 303 Monroe Ave. in downtown Grand Rapids. Showtime is 7:30 PM. For more info check out www.grsymphony.org.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Zeeland, MI
The Paul Keller Ensemble will conduct daytime jazz clinics with ZHS music students and also perform an evening concert at Zeeland East High School. Zeeland East High School is located at 3333 96th Ave. Call 616/748-3100. Check out www.zeeland.k12.mi.us/zhs/

Friday, April 18, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
Paul Keller, pianist Steve Richko and drummer Pete Siers will perform at The Firefly Club from 9:00 PM till 1:00 AM. Check out www.fireflyclub.com.

Monday, April 21, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes the H. H. Dow High School Jazz Band (all the way from Midland, MI) to the Firefly Club as participants in the 2007/2008 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the HH Dow HSJB will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the HH Dow HJB will be invited to join the PKO for the last set from 10:00 till 11:00. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The HH Dow HSJB is directed by Steve DeRees.

Thursday, April 24, 2008 San Francisco, CA
Larry Vuckovich East Coast Hard Bop Trio at Pearl's
Rare and a one night only San Francisco appearance of this hot Detroit/New York rhythm section featured on Larry's up-coming High Wall CD. This evening's performance will preview some of this new material.
8 and 10 PM, 8PM $15 - 10PM $10 Cover
256 Columbus Ave. (near Broadway)
San Francisco, CA
Phone: 415-291-8255
www.jazzatpearls.com
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Paul Keller, bass
Chuck McPherson, drums

Friday, April 25, 2008 Sonoma, CA
Larry Vuckovich East Coast Hard Bop Trio at The Lodge At Sonoma
Rare West Coast appearance of the hot Detroit/New York rhythm team guests.
7 - 10 PM, no cover charge.
1325 Broadway At Leveroni
Sonoma, CA
Phone: 707-935-6600
www.thelodgeatsonoma.com
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Paul Keller, bass
Chuck McPherson, drums
plus special guest
Sanna Craig, bongos-vocals

Saturday, April 26, 2008 Sonoma, CA
Larry Vuckovich Septet featuring internationally-known, top charting vocalist Jackie Ryan for a private event at a celebrated winery in Sonoma.

Sunday April 27, 2008 Santa Rosa, CA
Larry Vuckovich Quartet at The Oakmont/Berger Center
The Oakmont Kiwanis present a Jazz Concert Salute to Great American Songbook, including rare special standards.
3 - 5 PM, $30 admission/refreshments served.
Berger Center
6637 Oakmont Drive
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
For reservations call (707) 538-1976 Dick Dennis
www.oakmontvillage.com
Larry Vuckovich, piano
Noel Jewkes, reeds
Paul Keller, bass
Chuck McPherson, drums
Sanna Craig, bongos-vocals

Monday, April 28, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Clintondale High School Jazz Band to the Firefly Club as participants in the 2007 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the Clintondale HS Jazz Band will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the Clintondale HS Jazz Band will be invited to join the PKO for the last set from 10:00 till 11:00 PM. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The Clintondale High School Jazz Band is directed by Eric Glasius.

Thursday, May 1, 2008 Detroit, MI
Clarinetist Dave Bennett performs his Salute To Benny Goodman at Orchestra Hall (3711 Woodward Ave, Detroit, 48201) with bassist Paul Keller, drummer Pete Siers, pianist Bill Meyer, guitarist Hugh Leal, vocalist Carol McCartney and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Featuring 13 original orchestra arrangements by Paul Keller. Showtime is 8:00 PM. For reservations call 313/576-5111 or check out www.DetroitSymphony.com.

Friday, May 2, 2008 Detroit, MI
Clarinetist Dave Bennett performs his Salute To Benny Goodman at Orchestra Hall (3711 Woodward Ave, Detroit, 48201) with bassist Paul Keller, drummer Pete Siers, pianist Bill Meyer, guitarist Hugh Leal, vocalist Carol McCartney and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Featuring 13 original orchestra arrangements by Paul Keller. Showtime is 8:30 PM. For reservations call 313/576-5111 or check out www.DetroitSymphony.com.

Saturday, May 3, 2008 Detroit, MI
Clarinetist Dave Bennett performs his Salute To Benny Goodman at Orchestra Hall (3711 Woodward Ave, Detroit, 48201) with bassist Paul Keller, drummer Pete Siers, pianist Bill Meyer, guitarist Hugh Leal, vocalist Carol McCartney and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Featuring 13 original orchestra arrangements by Paul Keller. Showtime is 8:30 PM. For reservations call 313/576-5111 or check out www.DetroitSymphony.com.

Sunday, May 4, 2008 Detroit, MI
Clarinetist Dave Bennett performs his Salute To Benny Goodman at Orchestra Hall (3711 Woodward Ave, Detroit, 48201) with bassist Paul Keller, drummer Pete Siers, pianist Bill Meyer, guitarist Hugh Leal, vocalist Carol McCartney and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Featuring 13 original orchestra arrangements by Paul Keller. Showtime is 3:00 PM. For reservations call 313/576-5111 or check out www.DetroitSymphony.com.

Monday, May 5, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes the Ann Arbor Tappan Middle School Jazz Band to the Firefly Club as participants in the 2007/2008 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. This will be Tappan Jazz Bnd's 18th annual appearance with the PKO! The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:20. Then, the Tappan Middle School Jazz Band will play a 30 minute set from 9:15 PM till 9:45 PM. Members of the TMSJB will be invited to join the PKE for the last set. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The Tappan MSJB is directed by Sandy MacConike.

Saturday, May 10, 2008 Orange Park, FL
Trumpeter Marcus Belgrave's Tribute to Louis Armstrong featuring Paul Keller, Charlie Gabriel, Bill Meyer, Pete Siers, Chris Smith and Dave Flanigan. Showtime is 7:30 PM at Thrasher Home Center For The Performing Arts, 283 College Drive. For tickets call: 904/276-6750.

Saturday, May 17, 2008 Sarasota, FL
Clarinetist Dave Bennett performs a Tribute to Benny Goodman with the Sarasota Symphony Orchestra and Paul Keller, Pete Siers, Bill Meyer, Hugh Leal and Carol McCartney. Showtime is 8:00 PM at Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, 709 North Tamiami Trail. Featuring 13 original orchestra arrangements by Paul Keller. For reservations call 941/953-3436.

Monday, May 19, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes the Ann Arbor Pioneer High School Jazz Band to the Firefly Club as participants in the 2007/2008 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the Pioneer High School Jazz Band will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the PHSJB will be invited to join the PKO for the last set from 10:00 till 11:00. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The PHSJB is directed by David Leach.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Ensemble welcomes to the Firefly Club as its special guests Connor Creek Academy Jazz Combo. The PKE will play a set from 8:00 PM till 9:00 PM. Then the Connor Creek Academy Jazz Combo will play a 30 minute set. The PKE will play 2 more sets until midnight.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 23, 24, 25 and 26, 2007 Sacramento, CA
Paul Keller will perform as a member of The Emperor's Band at the 35th Annual Sacramento Jazz Jubilee. The Emperor's Band will play several sets over the weekend and Keller will also play several "sit-in" sets with other musicians at venues throughout downtown Sacramento. The Emperor's Band includes cornetist Tom Saunders, clarinetist Chuck Hedges, saxophonist Jim Galloway, trombonist Bill Allred, guitarist Howard Alden, pianist Johnny Varro and drummer Jake Hanna. The Sacramento Jazz Jubilee is the largest Jazz Festival in the world! Check out www.sacjazz.com. This will be Paul Keller's 16th consecutive annual appearance at the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee!

Wednesday, May 28 through Saturday, May 31, 2008 Grosse Pointe, MI
The Keller/Kocher Quartet will perform at the new Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe for four consecutive nights from 8:00 PM till midnight. The KKQ is Paul Keller, vibraphonist Cary Kocher, pianist Phil Kelly and drummer Pete Siers. The Dirty Dog Cafe is located at 97 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe, MI 48236. Call 313-882-5299. Check out www.candgnews.com/Homepage-Articles/2008/01-30-08/GF-DIRTYDOGZ.asp

Monday, June 2, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes the Wyandotte Roosevelt High School Jazz Band to the Firefly Club as participants in the 2007 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the Roosevelt HSJB will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the Roosevelt HSJB will be invited to join the PKO for the last set from 10:00 till 11:00. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The Roosevelt High School Jazz Band is directed by Mark D'Angelo.

Monday, June 9, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes the Kennedy Middle School Jazz Band (from St. Clair Shores) to the Firefly Club as participants in the 2007 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the Kennedy MSJB will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the Kennedy MSJB will be invited to join the PKO for the last set from 10:00 till 11:00. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The Kennedy Middle School is directed by Chris Kauffold.

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Ensemble welcomes to the Firefly Club as its special guests Connor Creek Academy Jazz Combo. The PKE will play a set from 8:00 PM till 9:00 PM. Then the Connor Creek Academy Jazz Combo will play a 30 minute set. The PKE will play 2 more sets until midnight.

Saturday and Sunday, June 21 and 22, 2008 Elkhart, IN
The Keller/Kocher Quartet is excited to be invited back to the Elkhart Jazz Festival for the second year in a row! Bassist Paul Keller, vibraphonist Cary Kocher, pianist Phil Kelly and drummer Pete Siers swing and sing their way into your hearts with tip of the hat to George Shearing, Nat King Cole and Ray Brown. Check out www.elkhartjazzfestival.com.

Monday, June 23, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes clarinetist Jim Wyse to the Firefly Club as they perform A Tribute To Benny Goodman. This special concert will reprise the PKO's 2006 CD featuring Jim Wyse. Mr. Wyse and the PKO will perform tunes from their CD including Mission To Moscow, Some Of These Days, Camel Hop, King Porter Stomp, Don't Be That Way, Sing Sing Sing. Shows at 8:15 PM and 9:30 PM. For more info call the Firefly Club at 734/665-9090 or visit their website at www.fireflyclub.com.

Saturday, July 5, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
Paul Keller plays at the Firefly Club with pianist Steve Richko and drummer Jimmy Ryan performing A Tribute To Oscar Peterson. Shows at 9:00 PM, 10:30 PM and midnight.

Monday, July 7, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes tenor saxophonist Arno Marsh to the Firefly Club as their special guest soloist. Arno Mrash is a veteran of many famous big bands including Maynard Ferguson, Woody Herman and Buddy Rich. Shows at 8:15 PM and 9:30 PM. For more info call the Firefly Club at 734/665-9090 or visit their website at www.fireflyclub.com.

Friday, July 11, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Firefly Club welcomes tenor saxophonist Arno Marsh as their special guest soloist. Mr. Marsh will perform with the accompaniment of bassist Paul Keller, pianist Steve Richko and drummer Randy Marsh (Arno's son). Arno Mrash is a veteran of many famous big bands including Maynard Ferguson, Woody Herman and Buddy Rich. Shows at 8:15 PM and 9:30 PM. For more info call the Firefly Club at 734/665-9090 or visit their website at www.fireflyclub.com.

Monday, July 14, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes clarinetist Jim Wyse to the Firefly Club as they perform A Tribute To Benny Goodman. This special concert will reprise the PKO's 2006 CD featuring Jim Wyse. Mr. Wyse and the PKO will perform tunes from their CD including Mission To Moscow, Some Of These Days, Camel Hop, King Porter Stomp, Don't Be That Way, Sing Sing Sing. Shows at 8:15 PM and 9:30 PM. For more info call the Firefly Club at 734/665-9090 or visit their website at www.fireflyclub.com.

Friday, July 18, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
Clarinet and saxophone virtuoso Ken Peplowski and legendary jazz guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli will be joined by bassist Paul Keller and pianist Tadd Weed as they perform two shows at the Firefly Club. Showtimes are 9:00 PM and 10:30 PM. Admission: $30.00.

Saturday, July 19, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
Detroit jazz vocalist extraordinaire Sandra Bomar performs at the Firefly Club accompanied by pianist Steve Richko, bassist Paul Keller and drummer Jesse Kramer. Shows at 9:00 PM, 10:30 and midnight.

Sunday, July 20, 2008 Livonia, MI
Paul Keller plays at the Michigan Jazz Festival at 3:30 PM at the Inmart Stage (Presentation Room) with Steve Richko and Jimmy Ryan performing A Tribute To Oscar Peterson. Also Keller plays at 6:00 PM at the Leven Stage (outside red tent) with Tom Saunders' Detroit Jazz All Stars. The Michigan Jazz festival is a FREE event held at Schoolcraft Community College on Haggerty Road between 6 Mile Road and 7 Mile Road. Check out www.michiganjazzfestival.homestead.com

Monday, July 21, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes vocalist Ryan DeHeus to the stage of the Firefly Club. Mr. DeHeus is mentored and musically supported by 1950s vocal icon Pat Boone. Mr. Boone has helped Ryan develope into a world class performer. Ryan's new CD was recently released nationally on Pat Boone's CD label. The PKO and Mr. DeHeus will be performing some of the many fine big band arrangements from Ryan's new CD. Also, the PKO welcomes the Ann Arbor Public Schools Summer Jazz Big Band directed by Sean Dobbins. The AAPSSBB will perform a 30 minute set on the PKOs set break. Showtime is 8:15 PM.

Thursday, July 24, 2008 Monroe, MI
Paul Keller and Steve Richko play at the Monroe Street Grill in downtown Monroe, MI from 6:00 PM till 10:00 PM. No cover charge!

Friday, August 1, 2008 Saginaw, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra performs a special concert in downtown Saginaw with vocalist Ryan DeHues. This is a FREE CONCERT! Showtime is 7:00 PM.

Saturday, August 2, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
Paul Keller, Steve Richko and Jimmy Ryan accompany vocalist Susan Chastain at the Firefly Club. Shows at 9:00 PM, 10:30 PM and midnight.

Friday, August 8, 2008 Rochester, MI
The Paul Keller Ensemble performs Keller's new Michigan Jazz Suite at the Music in the Meadows concert series sponsored by the Oakland Township Parks and Recreation Department. The concert takes place at Lost lake Nature Park, 846 Lost Lake Trail, Oakland, MI 48336. Showtime is 7:00 PM till 9:00 PM. Free event!

Sunday, August 10, 2008 Belleville, MI
Paul Keller, Steve Richko, Mike Jones and Susan Chastain perform a Jazz Worship Service at First United Methodist Church of Belleville. Worship service begins at 10:45 AM. Belleville First United Methodist Church is located at 417 Charles Street in downtown Belleville, MI.

Friday, August 15, 2008 Detroit, MI
Paul Keller performs with the Detroit Tenors (saxophonist Steve Wood and Carl Cafagna, pianist Scott Gwinell and drummer Sean Dobbins) at the Detroit Institute of Arts in the fabulous Diego Rivera Court. Shows at 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM. These are FREE concerts!

Monday, August 18, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The 15-piece Paul Keller Orchestra performs a special night of The Music of Henry Mancini at the Firefly Club from 8:00 PM till 11:00 PM. The PKO will perform big band arrangements of Henry Mancini classics like Moon River, Theme From Peter Gunn, The Days Of Wine And Roses, Charade, A Shot In The Dark, Dreamsville and My Lucky.

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The 7-piece Paul Keller Ensemble performs Keller's new magnum opus The Michigan Jazz Suite at the Ann Arbor District Library from 7:00 Pm till 8:15 PM. This is a FREE CONCERT! The Michigan Jazz Suite is a collection of original composition's inspired by people, places and icons of the state of Michigan. The poignant Michigan stories that Keller wraps around each piece are poetic, nostalgic and add to the visual imagery of the music. The PKE's new CD The Michigan Jazz Suite will be released in August, 2008.
The Ann Arbor District Library is located in downtown Ann Arbor at 343 S 5th Avenue. For more information call the Ann Arbor District Library at 734/327-4200. Check out www.aadl.org.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Ensemble performs a special night of The Music of Henry Mancini at the Firefly Club from 8:00 PM till 11:00 PM. The PKE will perform several new original 3-horn arrangements of Henry Mancini classics like Moon River, Breakfast At Tiffany's, Slow Hot Wind, Baby Elephant Walk, Two For The Road, and My Lucky.

Thursday, August 21, 2008 Detroit, MI
Paul Keller and Steve Richko perform a special concert with guitarist Randy Napoleon at Cliff Bell's Jazz Club from 8:30 PM till 12:30 PM.

Friday, August 22, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
Paul Keller, Steve Richko, Pete Siers and Susan Chastain perform at the Firefly Club from 9:00 PM till 1:00 AM.

Saturday, August 23, 2008 Elmira, MI
Paul Keller, pianist Steve Richko, drummer Pete Siers and vocalist Susan Chastain perform a special concert at Lakes Of The North community house, near Gaylord, MI. Show at 7:30 PM. Public welcome. Tickets are $15.00. Reservations are not accepted. Come early and get a seat. 170 seats available.
To get to Lakes of the North:
Take I-75 North to exit #270 (Waters exit), at the end of the exit ramp go left 1/4 mile to Old 27. Turn right on Old 27 and go about 3 miles to Mancelona Road (CR 38). Turn Left on Mancelona Road (CR 38) and go 8 miles to the entrance of Lakes of The North (on the right). Follow Pineview Drive about 3 and 1/2 miles to the Clubhouse. The phone number of the Clubhouse is 231/585-6320.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008 Birmingham, MI
The 15-piece Paul Keller Orchestra performs a special FREE concert at Shain Park in downtown Birmingham, MI from 7:00 PM till 8:30 PM.

Thursday, August 28 through Sunday, August 31, 2008 Irvine, CA
Paul Keller will participate as a special guest artist in the 2008 West Coast Jazz Party. The West Coast Jazz Party is held annually at the Irvine Marriott Hotel and is produced by Joe Rothman and John McClure. The WCJF is one of the best festivals anywhere! This year's West Coast Jazz Party includes Houston Person, Bill Cunliffe and Ken Peplowski. Additionally, Paul will be performing a special Tribute To Oscar Peterson with pianist Benny Green and drummer Jeff Hamilton. Check out www.westcoastjazzparty.com.

Wednesday, September 10 through Saturday, September 13, 2008 Grosse Pointe, MI
The Richko/Keller/Siers Trio will perform at the new Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe for four consecutive nights from 8:00 PM till midnight. The RKS Trio is pianist Steve Richko, bassist Paul Keller, and drummer Pete Siers. The trio will play two 50 minute sets at 6:30 and 8:30 PM on Wednesday and Thursday. The trio will play three 50 minute sets on Friday and Saturday at 6:30, 8:30 and 10:30 PM. The Dirty Dog Cafe is located at 97 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236. Reservations are a MUST! Call 313-882-5299. Check out www.candgnews.com/Homepage-
Articles/2008/01-30-08/GF-DIRTYDOGZ.asp

Saturday, September 20, 2008 Albion, MI
Paul Keller performs two different jazz shows for Albion's annual Festival of the Forks.
Show #1 is A Tribute To Eddie Russ featuring saxophonist and Albion College music professor Andrew Bishop, pianist Terry Lower, and drummer Sean Dobbins. A Tribute To Eddie Russ takes places at Victory Park Bandshell from 3:00 PM till 4:30 PM.
Show #2 is Marcus Belgrave's Tribute To Louis Armstrong along with saxophonist/clarinetist Charlie Gabriel, saxophonist/clarinetist Mike Jones, trombonist Chris Smith, pianist Bill Meyer, and drummer Pete Siers. A Tribute To Louis Armstrong takes places at Victory Park Bandshell at 8:00 PM.

Monday, September 22, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes to the Firefly Club vocalist Ryan DeHues and The UM Ballroom Dance Team. The PKO will accompany vocalist Ryan DeHues as he sings his book of Great American standards arranged for big band. The UM Ballroom Dance Team will join in the fun as they Swing, Jitterbug and Lindy Hop their little hearts outs from 8:00 PM till 11:00 PM. Come join the fun on the dance floor or just enjoy watching these great dancers strut their stuff on the Firefly Club dance floor. It's going to be a SWING DANCE RIOT!

Friday, September 26 and Saturday, September 27, 2008 Denver, CO
Paul Keller will perform concerts on three nights for the 30th Anniversary of the Summit Jazz Foundation. Paul performs with the All Star band which includes vibraphonist/pianist John Coccuzzi, clarinetist Anat Cohen, guitarist Jerry Krahn, drummer Joe Ascione. All included in this 30th anniversary celebration will be The Jim Cullum Jazz Band, The New Black Eagle Jazz Band, The Alan Frederickson Jazz Ensemble and The Hot Antic Jazz Band from Nimes, France. These concerts will be held at the Sheraton Four Points in Denver (Southeast side) include an open bar, snacks and casual, caberet-style seating. Showtimes for both nights are at 7:00 PM. This awesome, All Star band will play three 50 minute sets each night and the concerts will end around 11:15 PM. For more information, check out www.summitjazz.org.

Monday, September 29, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Albion College Jazz Band to the Firefly Club as participants in the 2008-2009 PKO/Firefly Club Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the Albion College Jazz Band will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the Albion College Jazz Band will be invited to join the PKO for the last set from 10:00 till 11:00 PM. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The Albion College Jazz Band is directed by Dr. James Ball.

September 30 through Sunday, October 13, 2008 Japan
Paul Keller will travel throughout Japan for the fourth consecutive year with pianist Eddie Higgins, drummer Ed Metz, Jr. and saxophonist Eric Allison.

Monday, October 6, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble to the Firefly Club as participants in the 2008-2009 PKO/Firefly Club Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the UM Jazz Ensemble will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the UM Jazz Ensemble will be invited to join the PKO for the last set from 10:00 till 11:00 PM. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The UM Jazz Ensemble is directed by Ellen Rowe.

Wednesday, October 15 through Saturday, October 18, 2008 Grosse Pointe, MI
The Detroit Tenors, a jazz straight-ahead quintet that features tenor saxophonists Steve Wood and Carl Cafagna accompanied by pianist Scott Gwinell, bassist Paul Keller and drummer Sean Dobbins perform four consecutive nights at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe. The Detroit Tenors emulate the great tenors saxophone combinations of Hershel Evans and Lester Young, Johnny Griffin and Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Wardell Gray and Dexter Gordon, Sonny Stitt and Gene Ammons, and Sonny Rollins, Stan Getz and John Coltrane. The Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe is located at 97 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe, MI 48236. Call 313-882-5299. Four 30 minute shows each night at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe are generally at 6:30, 7:15, 8:30 and 9:15 PM. Please call and double check the set times. Reservations are a MUST! Check out www.candgnews.com/Homepage-Articles
/2008/01-30-08/GF-DIRTYDOGZ.asp

Thursday, October 16, 2008 Southfield, MI
The Paul Keller Ensemble plays for the Grand Re-opening of the Westin Southfield Hotel from 5:00 PM till 8:30 PM in the Algonquin Ballroom. THIS FREE EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.. The Westin Southfield is located at 1500 Town Center in Southfield, MI near Ten Mile Road and Evergrenn.
Check out www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property
/area/map.html?propertyID=1038.

Monday, October 20, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes singer Mark Randisi to the Firefly Club as their special guest. Mark Randisi is well loved for his Sinatra-styled vocal and big band presentation. Check out www.markrandisi.com. Showtime is 8:15 PM till 11:00 PM.

Thursday, October 23, 2008 Monroe, MI
Paul Keller leads a quartet featuring saxophonist Doug Horn, pianist Steve Richko and drummer Sean Dobbins in a special concert at the Ellis Reference & Information Center. The Ellis Reference and Information Center is part of the Monroe County Library System. This special event celebrates the 50th anniversary of Jack Kerouac's The Dhmara Bums. The program entitled Beat Bhikku focuses on the relationships between the radical, sub-cultures of jazz and literature that thrived in New York City in the 1940s and 1950s. Monroe County Library System Program Director Todd Towler will read from the works of Jack Kerouac and the Paul Keller Quartet will supply jazz accompaniment and interludes in the form of music by Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Lester Young, Bud Powell and John Coltrane. Historian Dr. Julieanna Frost will present an historical assessment of both Jack Kerouac and the Beat Generation. The program also includes an informative and entertaining Power-Point presentation and historical slide show revealing the close connections that bind Bebop Jazz and the Beat Poetry movement.

The Ellis Reference and Information Center is located at 3700 S. Custer Rd. Monroe, MI 48161. Showtime is 7:00 PM till 9:00 PM. This is a FAMILY FRIENDLY, FREE EVENT! For more information, call 734/241-5277 and log onto www.monroe.lib.mi.us. Google map and directions at http://toledo.citysearch.com/profile/map/
5195833/monroe_mi/monroe_county_library.html.

Saturday, October 25, 2008 Ann Arbor
Bassist Paul Keller, pianist Steve Richko and drummer Jesse Kramer will accompany the great female jazz singer Barbara Morrison at the Firefly Club. Barbara Morrison lives in L.A. but she was born in Romulus, MI and graduated from Eastern Michigan University. Ms. Morrison is one of the most celebrated jazz singers in the world today! She sings with amazing bravada and passion. She's got soul, swing, grease, energy and beautiful tone. Barbara is also a consummate entertainer. Treat yourself nicely and don't miss this very special event! Shows at 9:00 PM, 10:30 PM and midnight. Call the Firefly Club at 734/665-9090. Check out www.fireflyclub.com and www.barbaramorrison.com.

Sunday, October 26, 2008 Detroit, MI
Paul Keller performs with composer Jimmy Stephanson and his octet in a special concert of Jimmy's incredible original Latin jazz music. Jimmy Stephanson is a master composer and arranger; his intricate Latin jazz charts are chocked full of interesting musical surprises that will blow your mind! The Jimmy Stephanson Octet is trumpeter Paul Finkbeiner, tenor saxophonist Chris Collins, alto saxophonist Russ Miller, pianist Sven Anderson, drummer Tom Brown, string bassist Paul Keller, congero Dr. Alberto Nacif and Jimmy Stephanson. This special event takes place in the Schaver Music Recital Hall of the Old Main Building on the campus of Wayne State University from 3:00 PM till 5:00 PM. This is a FREE EVENT! The Old Main Building is located at the corner of Cass Avenue and Warren Avenue in Detroit.

Friday, October 31, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The 7-piece Paul Keller Ensemble presents its popular Halloween Jazz Spooktacular at the Firefly Club from 9:00 PM till 1:00 AM. The PKE will wear their Halloween costumes and the audience members are encouraged to come wearing Halloween costumes as well. The PKE will perform their own original arrangements of Halloween inspired tunes including I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You, Witchcraft, Bewitched, Hocus Pocus, Haunted Ballroom, The Skeleton In The Closet, Candy, Devil May Care and It's Magic.

Monday, November 3, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes singer Mark Randisi to the Firefly Club as their special guest. Mark Randisi is well loved for his Sinatra-styled vocal and big band presentation. Check out www.markrandisi.com. Showtime is 8:15 PM till 11:00 PM.

Friday, November 14, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
Host of the long-running and popular syndicated radio program Jazz Revisited, Hazen Schumacher celebrates the release of his new hard cover book A Golden Age Of Jazz Revisited 1939-1942 with a very special book signing party at the Firefly Club from 3:00 PM till 5:30 PM. A Golden Age Of Jazz Revisited is a thorough retrospective of these exciting and important years in jazz history. This "coffee-table-sized" book contains fascinating historical anecdotes, rare photographs and two CDs that provide examples of some of jazz's greatest moments from 1939-1942. A Golden Age Of Jazz Revisited can be purchased at this book signing event or on line at www.pkorecords.com.

Friday, November 14, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Ensemble celebrates the release of their new CD and Keller's newest magnum opus The Michigan Jazz Suite at the Firefly Club. The Michigan Jazz Suite is a collection of 15 original Keller tunes inspired by people, places and famous icons of the state of Michigan. Titles include Big Mac (for the Mackinac Bridge), The House By The Side Of The Road (dedicated to Baseball Hall of Famer and legendary Detroit Tiger radio broadcaster Ernie Harwell), Corn Flake (inspired by Battle Creek, MI and Tony The Tiger), There's Something In The Water (dedicated to the rich history of Detroit Jazz), Sleeping Bear (for Sleeping Bear Dunes) and Soo's Blues (for the Soo Locks at Sault Saint Marie). Showtime at the Firefly Club is 9:00 PM till 1:00 PM.

Wednesday, November 19 through Saturday, November 22, 2008 Grosse Pointe, MI
Paul Keller will perform four consecutive nights with trumpeter/cornetist Jon-Erik Kellso, pianist James Dapogny and cellist Mike Karoub at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe. Originally from Allen Park, MI Jon-Erik Kellso now lives in NYC and plays regularly with Leon Redbone, Duke Heitger, Vince Giordono's Nighthawks, and guitarist Howard Alden. Kellso toured Brazil with singer Judy Carmichael and recently performed with Garrison Keillor on A Prarie Home Companion. Check out www.kellsojazz.com. The Dirty Dog Cafe is located at 97 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe, MI 48236. Call 313-882-5299. Four 30 minute shows at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe are generally at 6:30, 7:15, 8:30 and 9:15 PM. Please call and double check the set times. Reservations are a MUST! Check out www.candgnews.com/Homepage-Articles
/2008/01-30-08/GF-DIRTYDOGZ.asp

Friday, November 28, 2008 Detroit, MI
The Paul Keller Ensemble will join forces with their old friend, boogie woogie pianist Mr B for two shows at the Detroit Institute of Arts. The DIA is located at 5200 Woodward Avenue. Two shows at 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. These family friendly concerts are open to the public. Check out www.dia.org.

Wednesday, December 3 through Saturday, December 6, 2008 Grosse Pointe, MI
Paul Keller plays with trumpeter Walt Szymanski, pianist Charles Boles and drummer Renell Gonsalves (son of the great tenor saxophonist Paul Gonsalves) at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe. The Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe is located at 97 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236. Call 313-882-5299. Two 60 minute shows on Wednesday and Thursday nights at 6:30 and 8:00 PM; Three 60 minute shows on Friday and Saturday at 6:30, 8:30, and 10:30 PM. Please call and double check the set times. Reservations are a MUST! Check out www.dirtydogjazz.com.

Sunday, December 7, 2008 Ypsilanti, MI
The 7-piece Paul Keller Ensemble will perform their annual Holiday Jazz Concert featuring selections from their PKO Records CD Christmas Songs For Jazz Lovers. This special Holiday concert will take place at the Ypsilanti District Library from 2:00 PM till 3:30 PM. This concert is FREE OF CHARGE and FAMILY FRIENDLY! The Ypsilanti District Library is located at 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 about one mile south of I-94 and the Huron Street exit (downtown Ypsilanti exit). For more information call 734/482-4110 or visit www.ypsilibrary.org. More Christmas Songs For Jazz Lovers is also available online at www.pkorecords.com.

Monday, December 8, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Ann Arbor Pioneer High School Jazz Band to the Firefly Club as participants in the 2007 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program.The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the Pioneer HS Jazz Band will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the Pioneer HS Jazz Band will be invited to join the PKO for the last set from 10:00 till 11:00 PM. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The Pioneer High School Jazz Band is directed by David Leach.

Friday, December 12, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Firefly Club is proud to host the Paul Keller Ensemble as they celebrate Christmas and the release of their new PKO CD: More Christmas Songs For Jazz Lovers. More Christmas Songs For Jazz Lovers is the sequel to the PKE's very popular 2003 CD Christmas Songs For Jazz Lovers. More Christmas Songs For Jazz Lovers honors the season with performances of 13 fascinating, original three-horn arrangements lovingly and painstakingly crafted by Keller and his bandmates. Songs included on this CD are Adeste Fidelis, Oh Christmas Tree, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, White Christmas, The Sussex Carol, Up On The Housetop and the PKE's nifty 5/4 F Minor Christmas Medley. This CD's special guest Cary Kocher delivers an array of percussive holiday gifts via vibraphone, glockenspiel, hand bells, sleigh bells, bell tree, wind chimes, triangle, slap stick, temple blocks, tympani, chimes, congas and bongos.

The Paul Keller Ensemble is string bassist/leader Paul Keller, pianist Ellen Rowe, drummer Sean Dobbins, trumpeter Paul Finkbeiner, saxophonist Keith Kaminski and trombonist Terry Kimura. This special event takes place at the Firefly Club, 637 South Main Street (at Mosley, between Hill and Madison) in downtown Ann Arbor. Showtimes are 9:00 PM, 10:30 PM and midnight. Call the Firefly Club at 734/665-9090 and visit their website at www.fireflyclub.com.

Sunday, December 14, 2008 Birmingham, MI
The Paul Keller Ensemble celebrates the release of their new jazz Christmas CD entitled More Christmas Songs For Jazz Lovers with a special concert at the First Baptist Church of Birmingham. This event sponsored by B-Jazz Vespers begins at 6:00 PM and ends around 8:30 PM. Admission is free but a suggested donation of $10.00-$20.00 is requested to pay the band and the rental of the facility. The First Baptist Church of Birmingham is located at 300 Willits Street, one block NORTH of Maple Road between Old Woodward Ave. and Southfield Road at the corner of Willits and Bates in downtown Birmingham, MI. Call the First Baptist Church of Birmingham at 248/644-0550. More Christmas Songs For Jazz Lovers contains 12 original arrangements of familiar and beloved Christmas songs including Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Oh Little Town Of Bethlehem, Oh Christmas Tree, Away In a Manger, Sleigh Ride and White Christmas. More Christmas Songs For Jazz Lovers is also available online at www.pkorecords.com.

Monday, December 15, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Tecumseh Center for the Arts Jazz Big Band to the Firefly Club as participants in the 2007 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the TCA Jazz Band will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the TCA Jazz Band will be invited to join the PKO for the last set from 10:00 till 11:00 PM.

Saturday, December 20, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
Paul Keller joins Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums for a Swinging Holiday Jazz/R & B Party at the Firefly Club. Shows at 9:00 PM, 10:30 PM and midnight. Check out www.luckylounge.com and www.fireflyclub.com.

Sunday, December 21, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Firefly Club presents another in its Sunday afternoon Brown Bag Brunch Concert Series. This concert features the excellent Las Vegas-based vocalist David DeCosta performing A Swinging Tribute To Frank Sinatra and The Rat Pack. Mr. DeCosta will be accompanied by pianist Steve Richko, bassist Paul Keller and drummer Jesse Kramer. Cover charge is $15.00 which includes a Firefly Club box lunch. Showtime is 1:00 PM and ends at 3:30 PM.

Wednesday, December 31, 2008 NEW YEAR'S EVE Ann Arbor, MI
String bassist Paul Keller, pianist Steve Richko and drummer Jesse Kramer will accompany the fabulous vocalist Mark Randissi for a special NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION at the FIREFLY CLUB. Mark Randissi is well loved throughout southeast Michigan as a consummate entertainer. His impeccable sense of style and keen sense of humor are surpassed only by his sensitive and swinging interpretations of great American standards including the songs of Frank Sinatra. The trio backing up Mark Randissi will delight and amaze as they reprise material from their most recent PKO Records CDs: A Tribute To Oscar Peterson, The Michigan Jazz Suite and More Christmas Songs For Jazz Lovers. This will be an unforgettable New Year's Eve party that you won't want to miss! Showtime is 9:00 PM (doors open at 8:00 PM) and the party continues till 1:00 AM. Admission is $75.00 per person and includes a gourmet entree buffet, decadent dessert spread, party hats, horns and favors and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Call the Firefly Club at 734/665-9090 for reservations. Check out www.fireflyclub.com.

Also, don't forget about the FIREFLY CLUB EARLY BIRD NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY featuring Paul Klinger's Easy Street Jazz Band from 4:00 till 7:00 PM (Doors open at 3:30 PM). Admission to the Firefly Club Early Bird New Year's Eve Party is $25.00 for adults ($10.00 for children 12 and under) and includes a full southern-style buffet plus desserts, hats, horns and party favors and a complimentary champagne toast at 6:00 PM. Call the Firefly Club at 734/665-9090 for reservations. Check out www.fireflyclub.com.

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