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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.

Thursday, February 21, 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 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 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 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.

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. 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.

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.

Saturday, March 29, 2008 Washington, NC
Clarinetist Dave Bennett performs a Tribute to Benny Goodman with Keller, Pete Siers, Bill Meyer, Matt Hoffman, Hugh Leal and Carol McCartney. Details TBA.

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/

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.

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.

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!

Saturday, May 31, 2008 Petoskey, MI
Paul Keller will perform with trombonist Al Winters and Swing Street at the Terrace Inn for their "Swing Into Spring" festival. Swing Street includes pianist Chuck Shermatero, vocalist Val Brown, trumpeter Paul Finkbeiner, cornetist and saxist Paul Klinger. Call the Terrace Inn to make reservations for this fun, get-away vacation featuring the music of these great jazz artists. Check out: www.theterraceinn.com
The Terrace Inn
P.O. Box 266
1549 Glendale, Petoskey, MI 49770
(800) 530-9898

Monday, June 2, 2008 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes the Ann Arbor Clague 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 Clague MSJB will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the CMSJB 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 Clague Middle School is directed by Tom Millard.

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.

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.

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.

Thursday, September 4 through Sunday, September 7, 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.

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.

Sunday, November 9 through Sunday, November 16, 2008 Fort Lauderdale, FL
Paul Keller and Pete Siers will join pianist Johnny O'Neal as they sail and perform on Holland America's m/s Westerdam for the 2008 Jazz Cruise. Other performers on the 2008 Jazz Cruise are Ken Peplowski, Houston Person, Terrell Stafford, Wycliffe Gordon, Pete Barbutti, Jimmy Heath, Judy Roberts, John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton, Andy Bey and Eddie Higgins. For more information check out www.thejazzcruise.com.

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