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Sunday, January 3, 2010 Ann Arbor, MI
Paul Keller, pianist Steve Richko and drummer Sean Dobbins perform Keller's Michigan Jazz Suite at the Ann Arbor District Library (downtown Ann Arbor) as part of the statewide Michigan Reads Program. This special concert starts at 2:00 PM and ends at 3:30 PM. This is a FREE EVENT! The Michigan Jazz Suite is a collection of 16 original Keller compositions dedicated to and inspired by people, places and icons of the great state of Michigan. Titles include Big Mac (inspired by the Mackinac Bridge), Pink And Silver Sands (for the Lake Michigan beaches of Holland and Saugatuck), Corn Flake (for Battle Creek), There's Something In The Water (inspired by the rich legacy of Detroit jazz history) and The House By The Side Of The Road (dedicated to Ernie Harwell, Detroit Tigers Hall of Famer and famous radio broadcaster). The Ann Arbor District Library is located at 343 South Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. For more info call 734/327-4200 or 734/327-4265 or visit www.aadl.org.

Monday, January 4, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
EVERY MONDAY The Paul Keller Orchestra performs at the Keystone Martini Bar, 200 W. Michigan Ave. (downstairs beneath J. Neil's Mongolian Grill) in downtown Ypsilanti, MI. Showtime is 8:15 PM till 11:00 PM. No Smoking! Great Food! Free Parking! Elevator access! $7.00 cover charge.

Friday, January 8, 2010 Ann Arbor, MI
Paul Keller performs with saxophonist Ben Jansson, pianist Steve Richko and guitarist Randy Napoleon at Kerrytown Concert House. 8 PM show. For tickets call: 734/769-2999. Kerrytown Concert House is located at 415 North Fourth Avenue. Check out www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com.

Sunday, January 10, 2010 Chelsea, MI
Paul Keller performs with vocalist Susan Chastain, pianist Steve Richko and drummer Jesse Kramer at the Chelsea District Library from 2 PM till 3:30 PM. This is a FREE concert! The Chelsea District Library is located at 221 South Main Street. For more info call 734/475-8732 or check out www.chelsea.lib.mi.us.

Monday, January 11, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes West Bloomfield High School Jazz Orchestra to the Keystone Underground as participants in the 2009/2010 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the West Bloomfield HSJO will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the West Bloomfield HSJO 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 West Bloomfield Jazz Orchestra is directed by Joshua James.

Monday, January 11, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
EVERY MONDAY The Paul Keller Orchestra performs at the Keystone Martini Bar, 200 W. Michigan Ave. (downstairs beneath J. Neil's Mongolian Grill) in downtown Ypsilanti, MI. Showtime is 8:15 PM till 11:00 PM. No Smoking! Great Food! Free Parking! Elevator access! $7.00 cover charge.

Friday, January15 through Sunday, January 17, 2010 Grand Rapids, MI
Paul Keller performs with the awesome vocalist Anne Hampton Calloway and the fabulous Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra for three shows at DeVos Hall located at 300 Ottawa Ave. NW. Friday 8 PM, Saturday 8 PM and Sunday 3 PM. Visit www.grsymphony.org. For reservations call 616/454-9451.

Saturday, January 16, 2010 Detroit, MI
Paul Keller performs with The Detroit Tenors (featuring saxophonist Steve Wood and Carl Cafagna) at Cliff Bell's Jazz Club from 9:30 PM till 1:30 AM. 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, January 18, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
EVERY MONDAY The Paul Keller Orchestra performs at the Keystone Martini Bar, 200 W. Michigan Ave. (downstairs beneath J. Neil's Mongolian Grill) in downtown Ypsilanti, MI. Showtime is 8:15 PM till 11:00 PM. No Smoking! Great Food! Free Parking! Elevator access! $7.00 cover charge.

Saturday, January 23, 2010 Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
Paul Keller, pianist Steve Richko, drummer Sean Dobbins and saxophonist Ben Jansson perform selections from their PKO Records jazz/gospel CD Swingin' The Praise at the Grosse Pointe Presbyterian Church. Showtime is 7:30 PM. The Grosse Pointe Presbyterian Church is located at 19950 Mack Avenue. For more info call 313/886-4301.

Monday, January 25, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
EVERY MONDAY The Paul Keller Orchestra performs at the Keystone Martini Bar, 200 W. Michigan Ave. (downstairs beneath J. Neil's Mongolian Grill) in downtown Ypsilanti, MI. Showtime is 8:15 PM till 11:00 PM. No Smoking! Great Food! Free Parking! Elevator access! $7.00 cover charge.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 Commerce Township
The Paul Keller Trio performs A TOAST TO THE NAT "KING" COLE TRIO from 7:00 PM till 9:00 PM at the Steinway Piano Gallery located at 2700 E. Maple Road (at M-5) in Commerce Township. $10.00 admission. String bassist Paul Keller, pianist Steve Richko and guitarist Ralph Tope will perform many of the Nat "King" Cole Trio's greatest hits (Sweet Lorainne, Little Girl), their intricate arrangements (Sweet Georgia Brown, Paper Moon), familiar standards (Mona Lisa, I Love You For Sentimental Reasons), and lesser known gems (Beautiful Moons Ago, I'm Lost, I Know That You Know) as well as a few of the PK Trio's nifty original charts of "King" Cole tunes (Nature Boy, Just You Just Me).

The members of the Paul Keller Trio enjoy singing in the "gang vocal style" popularized by the Nat "King" Cole Trio through songs like Straighten Up And Fly Right, Hit That Jive Jack, Bring Another Drink and The Man On The Little White Keys.

Call the Steinway Piano Gallery at 248/560-9200.
Check out www.steinwaypianogalleryofdetroit.com.

Friday, January 29, 2010 Detroit, MI
Paul Keller performs with pianist Steve Richko and drummer Sean Dobbins at Cliff Bell's Jazz Club from 9:30 PM till 1:30 AM. 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.

Thursday, February 4, 2010 Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Paul Keller performs with The Detroit Tenors featuring saxophonists Steve Wood and Carl Cafagna, drummer Billy Higgins and pianist Scott Gwinell at The Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe. The Detroit Tenors perform two 60 minutes shows at 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM. The Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe is located at 97 Kercheval Avenue. Reservations are required. Call 313/882-5299 or check out www.dirtydogjazz.com.

Saturday, February 6, 2010 Toledo, Ohio
The Paul Keller Trio performs A TOAST TO THE NAT "KING" COLE TRIO from 8:00 PM till 11:00 PM at Murphy's Place Jazz Club located at 151 Water Street in downtown Toledo. String bassist Paul Keller, pianist Steve Richko and guitarist Ralph Tope will perform many of the Nat "King" Cole Trio's greatest hits (Sweet Lorainne, Little Girl), their intricate arrangements (Sweet Georgia Brown, Paper Moon), familiar standards (Mona Lisa, I Love You For Sentimental Reasons), and lesser known gems (Beautiful Moons Ago, I'm Lost, I Know That You Know) as well as a few of the PK Trio's nifty original charts of "King" Cole tunes (Nature Boy, Just You Just Me).

The members of the Paul Keller Trio enjoy singing in the "gang vocal style" popularized by the Nat "King" Cole Trio through songs like Straighten Up And Fly Right, Hit That Jive Jack, Bring Another Drink and The Man On The Little White Keys.

Call 419/241-7732. Check out www.murphysplace-jazz.com

Monday, February 8, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Albion College Jazz Orchestra to the Keystone Underground as participants in the 2009/2010 PKO 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 Orchestra is directed by Dr. James Ball.

Friday, February 12 through Sunday, February 14, 2010 Newport Beach, CA
Paul Keller performs with several different groups at the 2010 Newport Beach Jazz Party. Paul will play sets with pianists Bill Cunliffe, Tamir Hendelman and Mike Wofford, drummers Jeff Hamilton, and Lewis Nash, guitarist Graham Dechter, trumpeter Byron Stripling, trombonist Dan Barrett, flutist Holly Hoffman, and saxophonists Ken Peplowski and Houston Person. The Newport Beach Jazz Party is held at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel. For More info check out www.newportbeachjazzparty.com.

Monday, February 15, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Adrian College 8:30 Jazz Orchestra to the Keystone Underground as participants in the 2009/2010 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the Adrian College 8:30 JO will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the Adrian College JO 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 Adrian College 8:30 Jazz Orchestra is directed by Marty Marks.

Wednesday, February 17 through Saturday, February 20, 2010 Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Paul Keller performs with saxophonist Scott "E-Dog" Petersen and his quartet at The Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe. On Wednesday and Thursday, the Scott Petersen Quartet performs two 60 minutes shows at 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM. On Friday and Saturday, the Scott Petersen Quartet performs three 60 minutes shows at 6:30 PM, 9:00 PM and 10:30 PM. The Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe is located at 97 Kercheval Avenue. Reservations are required. Call 313/882-5299 or check out www.dirtydogjazz.com.

Sunday, February 21, 2010 Farmington, MI
The Paul Keller Trio performs A TOAST TO THE NAT "KING" COLE TRIO from 4:00 PM till 6:00 PM at Sacred Sage Sanctuary located at 33335 Grand River Avenue in downtown Farmington, MI. Admission is $15.00. String bassist Paul Keller, pianist Steve Richko and guitarist Ralph Tope will perform many of the Nat "King" Cole Trio's greatest hits (Sweet Lorainne, Little Girl), their intricate arrangements (Sweet Georgia Brown, Paper Moon), familiar standards (Mona Lisa, I Love You For Sentimental Reasons), and lesser known gems (Beautiful Moons Ago, I'm Lost, I Know That You Know) as well as a few of the PK Trio's nifty original charts of "King" Cole tunes (Nature Boy, Just You Just Me).

The members of the Paul Keller Trio enjoy singing in the "gang vocal style" popularized by the Nat "King" Cole Trio through songs like Straighten Up And Fly Right, Hit That Jive Jack, Bring Another Drink and The Man On The Little White Keys.

For reservations call 248/987-2191. Check out www.facebook.com/pages/The-Sacred-Sage/181350459080?v=feed&story_
fbid=211826820254&ref=mf

Monday, February 22, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Adrian College 7:00 PM Jazz Orchestra to the Keystone Underground as participants in the 2009/2010 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the Adrian College 7:00 PM JO will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the Adrian College JO 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 Adrian College 7:00 PM Jazz Orchestra is directed by Marty Marks.

Monday, March 1, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes South Lyon Nigh School Jazz Band to the Keystone Underground as participants in the 2009/2010 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the South Lyon HSJB will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the South Lyon HSJB 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 HSJB is directed by Rob Bosma.

Friday, March 5 through Sunday, March 7, 2010 Monterey, CA
Paul Keller performs all weekend with clarinetist Allan Vache, pianist John Sheridan, vibraphonist John Cocuzzi and drummer Ed Metz Jr. at the Dixieland Monterey Festival at the Portola Plaza Hotel in downtown Monterey. Check out www.dixieland-monterey.com.

Monday, March 8, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Wayne State University Jazz Orchestra to the Keystone Underground as participants in the 2009/2010 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the Wayne State University Jazz Orchestra will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the WSUJO 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 Orchestra is directed by Russ Miller.

Sunday, March 14, 2010 Morenci, MI
The Paul Keller Trio will perform A Toast To The Nat "King" Cole Trio at the Stair Public Library in downtown Morenci, MI from 3:00 PM till 5:00 PM. The Stair public Library is located at 228 West Main Street, Morenci, MI 49256. Call 517/458-6510. Morenci, MI is located at the south end of M-156; one mile north of the Michigan/Ohio state line. Morenci is southwest of Adrian and southeast of Hudson.

Monday, March 15, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Tecumseh Center For The Arts Big Band to the Keystone Underground as participants in the 2009/2010 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the Tecumseh Center For The Arts Big Band will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the TCFABB 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 TCFABB Jazz Orchestra is directed by Marty Marks.

Wednesday, March 16, 2010 Ridgecrest, CA
Clarinetist Dave Bennett leads his septet in a Salute To Benny Goodman. Featuring bassist Paul Keller, pianist Tad Weed, vibraphonist Matt Hoffman, drummer Pete Siers, guitarist Hugh Leal and vocalist Carol McCartney. This performance takes place at 7:30 PM at Parker Performing Arts Center, 500 E. French Ave. For reservations call: 760-375-5600

Thursday, March 18 and Friday, March 19, 2010 Modesto Symphony CA
Clarinetist Dave Bennett performs his symphonic Salute To Benny Goodman with bassist Paul Keller, pianist Tad Weed, drummer Pete Siers, guitarist Hugh Leal and vocalist Carol McCartney and the Modesto Symphony Orchestra. This performance takes place at 8:00 PM at Gallo Performing Arts Center, For reservations call: 209-338-2100

Sunday, March 21, 2010 Birmingham, MI
Paul Keller, pianist Steve Richko and drummer Sean Dobbins perform selections from their PKO Records jazz/gospel CD Swingin' The Praise at the First Baptist Church of Birmingham's B'Jazz Vespers at 6:00 PM. The First Baptist Church of Birmingham is located at 300 Willits Street (one block north of Maple). Call 248/644-0550. Admission to this special concert is FREE concert but an offering will be collected at intermission to pay the artists. Give till it hurts!

Monday, March 22, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Ann Arbor Huron High School Jazz Band to the Keystone Underground as participants in the 2009/2010 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the Huron High School Jazz Band will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the Huron High 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 Huron High School Jazz Band is directed by Steve Roberts.

Thursday, March 25, 2010 Grosse Pointe Park, MI
Paul keller will play dixieland music with Jim Wyse and The Detroit Jazz All Stars at Marge's Bar from 8:00 PM till 11:00 PM. Marge's Bar is located at 15300 Mack Ave. at the corner of Beaconsfield. Call Marge's Bar at 313/881-8895. Great food. Free parking. NO COVER CHARGE!

Friday, March 26, 2010 Detroit, MI
Clarinetist Dave Bennett performs with bassist Paul Keller, pianist Tad Weed, drummer Pete Siers and guitarist Hugh Leal at the Detroit Institute Of Arts. The Detroit Institute Of Arts is located at 5200 Woodward Ave. in downtown Detroit. Shows at 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM. Visit www.dia.org. Call 313/833-7900.

Saturday, March 27, 2010 South Bend, IN
Clarinetist Dave Bennett performs his Symphonic Pops concert A Tribute To Benny Goodman with Paul Keller, pianist Tad Weed, drummer Pete Siers, guitarist Hugh Leal and vocalist Carol McCartney and the South Bend Symphony Orchestra. This performance takes place at 8:00 PM at Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan. For reservations call: 574-232-6343

Sunday, March 28, 2010 Detroit, MI
Paul Keller will perform a FREE concert at Wayne State University with saxophonist Professor Russ Miller, vocalist Jeannine Miller, drummer Sean Dobbins and pianist Vince Shandor from 3:00 PM till 4:00 PM.

Monday, March 29, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Grosse Isle High School Jazz Band to the Keystone Underground as participants in the 2009/2010 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the Grosse Isle HSJB 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 PM. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The Grosse Isle HSJB is directed by Nathan Bearinger.

Friday, April 2, 2010 Detroit, MI
Pianist Steve Richko, drummer Sean Dobbins and bassist Paul Keller perform with SPECIAL GUEST VOCALIST Susan Chastain at Cliff Bell's Jazz Club. Cliff Bell's is located at 2030 Park Avenue in downtown Detroit (one block west of the Fox and State Theatres). Showtimes are 9:00 PM, 10:30 PM and midnight. Call Cliff Bell's at 313/961-2543 or check out www.cliffbells.com

Saturday, April 3, 2010 Ann Arbor, MI
Vocalist Susan Chastain celebrates her birthday with a special "Spring Jazz" concert at Kerrytown Concert House featuring bassist Paul Keller and pianist Steve Richko. Kerrytown Concert House is located at 415 N. Fourth Ave. in the Kerrytown district of downtown Ann Arbor (one block west of Main). For reservations call: 734/769-2999. Visit www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com

Monday, April 5, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Eastern Michigan University Jazz Orchestra to the Keystone Underground as participants in the 2009/2010 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the Eastern Michigan University Jazz Orchestra will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the EMUJO 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 Orchestra is directed by Don Babcock.

April 9, 2010 Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Clarinetist Dave Bennett performs his NEW Symphony Pops Concert: CLARINET IS KING! with Paul Keller, pianist Tad Weed, drummer Pete Siers, guitarist Hugh Leal and vocalist Carol McCartney and the Kingston Symphony. Featuring 10 NEW original orchestra arrangements by Paul Keller. This performance takes place at 7:30 PM at Grand Theatre. For reservations call: 613-546-9729

Monday, April 12, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Midland's H.H. Dow Jazz Band to the Keystone Underground as participants in the 2009/2010 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the Dow HSJB will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the Dow HSJB 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 H.H. Dow Jazz Band is directed by Steven DeRees.

Friday, April 16, 2010 Tel Aviv, Israel
Paul Keller, pianist Steve Richko, drummer Pete Siers and Nashville, TN vocalist Annie Sellick perform A Tribute To Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald at the Israeli National Opera House.

Saturday, April 22, 2010 Naples, FL
Clarinetist Dave Bennett performs his Tribute to Benny Goodman with Paul Keller, pianist Tad Weed, drummer Pete Siers, guitarist Hugh Leal and vocalist Carol McCartney and the Naples Symphony. This performance takes place at 8:00 PM at Hayes Hall , 5300 Pelican Bay Blvd. For reservations call: 800-597-1900

Sunday, April 25, 2010 Birmingham, MI
The Paul Keller Trio will perform A Toast To The Nat "King" Cole Trio at the Birmingham Baptist Church from 4:00 PM till 6:00 PM. The Paul Keller Trio is bassist Keller, pianist Steve Richko and guitarist Ralph Tope. This special event is a Benefit Fundraiser for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. All proceeds from this event will go directly to the American Red Cross and several other reputable relief organizations to help those Haitians in desperate need. Admission for the benefit is $20.00.

Thursday, April 29, 2010 Orchard Lake, MI
The Paul Keller Trio with vocalist Susan Chastain perform at the Smith Theatre at Oakland Community College from 11:00 AM till 12:30 PM. The entrance to Smith Theatre is located just off Orchard Lake Road and about 300 feet south of I-696.

Wednesday, April 28 through Thursday, April 29, 2010 Grosse Pointe Farms
Paul Keller performs with Detroit/NYC trumpeter and cornetist Jon-Erik Kellso and his quartet at The Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe. On Wednesday and Thursday, the Jon-Erik Kellso Quartet performs two 60 minutes shows at 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM. On Friday and Saturday, the Jon-Erik Kellso Quartet performs three 60 minutes shows at 6:30 PM, 9:00 PM and 10:30 PM. Although the Jon-Erik Kellso Quartet will perform Wednesday through Saturday at the Dirty Dog, Paul Keller will not be on the gig on Saturday (as he will be in Witchita, KS with Dave Bennett that night). The Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe is located at 97 Kercheval Avenue. Reservations are required. Call 313/882-5299 or check out www.dirtydogjazz.com.

Saturday, May 1, 2010 Witchita, KS
Clarinetist Dave Bennett performs his Symphony Pops Concert: A Salute To Benny Goodman with Paul Keller, pianist Tad Weed, drummer Pete Siers, guitarist Hugh Leal and vocalist Carol McCartney and the Witchita Symphony Orchestra. This performance takes place at 8:00 PM at Century II Convention Hall, 225 West Douglas. For reservations call: 316-267-7658

Sunday, May 2, 2010 Birmingham, MI
Paul Keller/Steve Richko Quartet at Birmingham First United Methodist Church. The PK/SR Quartet will plays selections from their PKO CDs Swingin' The Praise and The Michigan Jazz Suite. The Birmingham First United Methodist Church is located at 1589 W. Maple Road, Birmingham, MI 48009. Showtime is For more info check out and call.

Monday, May 3, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Ann Arbor Pioneer High School Jazz Band to the Keystone Underground as participants in the 2009/2010 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the Pioneer HSJB will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the Pioneer HSJB 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 HSJB is directed by David Leach.

Friday, May 7, 2010 Detroit, MI
Paul Keller performs with pianist Steve Richko and drummer Sean Dobbins at Cliff Bell's Jazz Club from 9:30 PM till 1:30 AM. 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, May 10, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Wyandotte High School Jazz Band to the Keystone Underground as participants (for their 21st year in a row!) in the 2009/2010 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the Wyandotte High School Jazz Band will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the WHSJB 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 Wyandotte HS Jazz Bandis directed by Mark D'Angelo.

Friday, May 14 through Sunday, May 16, 2010 Grand Rapids, MI
Paul Keller performs with the mighty trumpeter Byron Stripling and the fabulous Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra for three shows at DeVos Hall located at 300 Ottawa Ave. NW. Friday 8 PM, Saturday 8 PM and Sunday 3 PM. Visit www.grsymphony.org. For reservations call 616/454-9451.

Monday, May 17, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Hillsdale High School Jazz Band to the Keystone Underground as participants in the 2009/2010 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the Hillsdale HSJB will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the Hillsdale HSJB 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 Tim Doyle.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Toledo, OH
Paul Keller plays with Dave Bennett in Toledo. Details TBA

Monday, May 24, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Ann Arbor Pioneer High School Jazz Band to the Keystone Underground as participants in the 2009/2010 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the Pioneer HSJB will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the Pioneer HSJB 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 HSJB is directed by David Leach.

Friday, May 28 and Saturday, May 29, 2010 Rochester, NY
Clarinetist Dave Bennett performs his Symphony Pops Concert: A Salute To Benny Goodman with Paul Keller, pianist Tad Weed, drummer Pete Siers, guitarist Hugh Leal and vocalist Carol McCartney and the Rochester Symphony Orchestra.

Monday, May 31, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra will take this night OFF from the Keystone. But they welcome as their special guest replacement band The 338th Army Jazz Band Band directed by Marty Marks. Showtime is 8 PM till 11 PM. $7.00 cover charge.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 Novi, MI
The Paul Keller Trio performs A TOAST TO THE NAT "KING" COLE TRIO from 7:00 PM till 9:30 PM at Fuerst Park located on the southeast corner of Ten Mile Road and Taft Road in Novi. Enjoy good music and good times in a lovely outdoor setting.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 Ann Arbor, MI
The Doug Horn Trio will perform CLASSIC JAZZ from 7:00 PM till 9:30 PM at Paesano's Italian Restaurant located at 3411 West Washtenaw Ave. Although Paul Keller will be in Novi doing his Toast To Nat "King" Cole Trio with his own trio on this night, if you're looking for good jazz in the Ann Arbor area, visit Paesano's and check out the Doug Horn Trio with Kurt Kranhke on bass. Paesano's features fine wines and the very best Italian food! Call 734/971-0484. Check out www.paesanosannarbor.com.

Thursday, June 3, 2010 Ann Arbor, MI
The Doug Horn Trio will perform CLASSIC JAZZ from 9:00 PM till midnight at Vinology located at 110 S. Main Street. The Doug Horn Trio is multi-saxophonist Doug Horn, pianist Duncan McMillan and string bassist Paul Keller. No cover charge. Fine wines and food available. Check out www.vinowinebars.net. Call Vinology at 734/222-9841.

Friday, June 4, 2010 Detroit, MI
Paul Keller performs with pianist Steve Richko and drummer Sean Dobbins at Cliff Bell's Jazz Club from 9:30 PM till 1:30 AM. 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.

Saturday, June 5, 2010 Roscommon, MI
Paul Keller performs with clarinetist Dave Bennett and his band as they present Dave's sextet stage show: A Tribute To Benny Goodman.

Monday, June 7, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes St. Clair Shores Kennedy Middle School Jazz Band to the Keystone Underground as participants in the 2009/2010 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 PM. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The Kennedy MSJB is directed by Chris Kauffold.

Thursday, June 10, 2010 Ann Arbor, MI
The Doug Horn Trio will perform CLASSIC JAZZ from 9:00 PM till midnight at Vinology located at 110 S. Main Street. The Doug Horn Trio is multi-saxophonist Doug Horn, pianist Duncan McMillan and string bassist Paul Keller. No cover charge. Fine wines and food available. Check out www.vinowinebars.net. Call Vinology at 734/222-9841.

Friday, June 11, 2010 Detroit, MI
Paul Keller will perform with vocalist Steve Blackwood, pianist Steve Richko, and saxophonist George Benson from 6:30 PM till 7:50 PM at the Music Hall Jazz Cafe located at 350 Madison Ave. (across the street from the Gem Theatre).

Sunday, June 13, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
A Celebration of the Life of Jeff Gedz. Sadly, on Saturday, April 26 our dear friend and long time PKO bandmate, trumpeter Jeff Gedz died suddenly at home in his sleep. Jeff leaves behind his beloved wife Karen and 3 beautiful children Nina (13, Max (11) and Ella (5). The Gedz family and the Paul Keller Orchestra will host a party and luncheon in celebration of Jeff Gedz' life and legacy at the home of the PKO, the Keystone Underground from 1:00 PM till 4:00 PM. The big band will play, food and drinks will be served, anyone who wishes to eulogize Jeff will be welcome to speak. All friends are welcome and musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments and play.

The Keystone Underground is located at 200 W. Michigan Ave. (@ Washington Street) in downtown Ypsilanti, MI. The Keystone is downstairs beneath J. Neil's Mongolian Grill. Safe, free parking.

Donations for the Gedz children's college funds will be gratefully accepted on that day or anytime. Go to any Huntington Bank (in person or online) and make donations to the Gedz Educational Fund. Additional donations for the Gedz family living expenses can be made payable to Karen Gedz and mailed to Paul Keller at 135 W. Warner Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Paul will make sure that all money gets to the Gedz family. If you are planning to attend this event, please RSVP to Paul Keller at 734.484-1217 or kellermusic@comcast.net.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 Ann Arbor, MI
String bassist Paul Keller and pianist Steve Richko perform a special concert at the University of Michigan Art Museum in the Common Place. FREE admission. One 90 minute set from 9:00 PM till 10:30 PM.

Thursday, June 17, 2010 Ann Arbor, MI
The Doug Horn Trio will perform CLASSIC JAZZ from 9:00 PM till midnight at Vinology located at 110 S. Main Street. The Doug Horn Trio is multi-saxophonist Doug Horn, pianist Duncan McMillan and string bassist Paul Keller. No cover charge. Fine wines and food available. Check out www.vinowinebars.net. Call Vinology at 734/222-9841.

Thursday, June 17, 2010 Grosse Pointe, MI
Paul Keller will perform with vocalist Kathy Kosins, pianist Cliff Monear and drummer Scott Kretzer at the downtown Grosse Pointe Summer Outdoor Music Series from 7:00 PM till 9:00 PM. This FREE, family-friendly event is held at the intersection of Kercheval and Saint Clair Streets. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy good music in a nice outdoor setting.

Saturday, June 19, 2010 Southfield, MI
The Paul Keller Quartet performs A Toast To The Nat "King" Cole Trio at Shield's Pizza from 1:00 PM till 4:00 PM. The Paul Keller Quartet is bassist Keller, pianist Steve Richko, guitarist Ralph Tope and saxophinst/clarinetist Jim Wyse. Shield's Pizza is located at 25101 Telegraph Road just north of Ten Mile Road. Great food. Free parking. $10.00 cover. Call Sheild's Pizza at: 248/356-2720.

Saturday, June 19, 2010 Lansing, MI
Paul Keller performs with drummer Sean Dobbins and his quintet at the Lansing Summer Soltice Jazz Festival from 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM. The Sean Dobbins Quintet performs a special tribute to the late, great jazz drummer Ed Thigpen.

Thursday, June 24, 2010 Southfield, MI
Paul Keller plays with saxophonist Steve Wood and his quartet at the Southfield Senior Center from 7:00 PM till 8:00 PM. FREE!

Thursday, July 1, 2010 Grosse Pointe, MI
Paul Keller leads the Detroit Jazz All Stars at the Grosse Pointe Summer Concert Series. This very special concert is A Tribute To Tom Saunders, our dear departed friend, cornetist, dixieland legend and former leader of the Detroit Jazz All Stars. The Grosse Pointe Summer Concert Series is a FREE event and is held outdoors in downtown Grosse Pointe at the intersection of Kercheval and St. Clair. Show time is 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM. The band will feature all the regular members of Tom Saunder's Marge's Bar Dixieland Gang including pianists Chuck Shermatero and John Hammer, drummers Bob Pinterich and Tom Brown, bassist Paul Keller and Bill Bolle, clarinetist/saxophonist Jim Wyse, trombonist Chuck Moss and trumpeter John Trudell playing the role of Tom Saunders (although Tom was one-of-a-kind). "Thanks, Tom for all the great gigs and fun times over the many years!"

Friday, July 2, 2010 Detroit, MI
Paul Keller performs with pianist Steve Richko and drummer Sean Dobbins at Cliff Bell's Jazz Club from 9:30 PM till 1:30 AM. 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.

Saturday, July 3, 2010 Southfield, MI
Paul Keller plays with trombonist Chuck Moss and his Paint Creek Jazz Band at Shield's Pizza from 1:00 PM till 4:00 PM. $10.00 admission. Great food and drinks. Shield's Pizza is located at Shield's Pizza is located at 25101 Telegraph Road (just north of Ten Mile Road). Free parking. Call Sheild's Pizza at: 248/356-2720. Check out www.shieldspizza.com/locations.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Paul Keller plays with Steve Wood and the Detroit Tenors at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe located at 97 Kercheval in Grosse Pointe Farms. Shows at 6:30 and 8:30. Reservations are a must! Call: 313/882-5299.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 Ann Arbor, MI
The Doug Horn Trio will perform CLASSIC JAZZ from 7:00 PM till 9:30 PM at Paesano's Italian Restaurant located at 3411 West Washtenaw Ave. Although Paul Keller will be at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe on this night, if you're looking for good jazz in the Ann Arbor area, visit Paesano's and check out the Doug Horn Trio with Kurt Kranhke on bass. Paesano's features fine wines and the very best Italian food! Call 734/971-0484. Check out www.paesanosannarbor.com.

Thursday, July 8, 2010 Harbor Springs, MI
Paul Keller, Pete Siers, Steve Richko, Ben Jansson and vocalist Mark Randissi will perform from 6:30 till 10:30 PM at Holy Childhood Community Center (150 W. Main) for a fund-raising benefit dinner/dance for Hospice Of Little Traverse Bay. For more info visit www.hospiceltb.org.

Friday, July 9, 2010 Grosse Pointe, MI
Dave Bennett, Paul Keller, Tad Weed, Pete Siers, Hugh Leal and Carol McCartneyperform with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra at the Edsel Ford Estate at 8:30 PM. Fireworks at 10:00 PM. The Edsel Ford Estate is located at 1100 Lakeshore Road (between Vernier) and Nine Mile Roads) in Grosse Pointe, MI. For tickets call: 313/884-4222 or visit www.detroitsymphony.com/ShowEventsView.aspx?id=2898

Saturday, July 10, 2010 Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Paul Keller plays with Steve Wood and the Detroit Tenors at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe located at 97 Kercheval in Grosse Pointe Farms. Shows at 6:30, 8:30 and 10:00 PM. Reservations are a must! Call: 313/882-5299.

Wednesday, July 14 through Saturday, July 17, 2010 Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
The Paul Keller Quartet will perform all week at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe. The PK Quartet will perform selections from their many CDs including A Toast To The Nat "King" Cole Trio, Swingin' The Praise, A Tribute To Oscar Peterson and The Michigan Jazz Suite. The band will be bassist Paul Keller, pianist Steve Richko, drummer Pete Siers and guitarist Ralph Tope. Shows on Wednesday and Thursday are 6:30 and 8:30 PM. Shows on Friday and Saturday are 6:30, 9:00 and 10:30 PM. The Dirty Dog is located at 97 Kercheval Ave. Reservations are a MUST. Call the Dirty Dog at 313/882-5299. Enjoy gourmet dining, fine wines and cocktails and the BEST JAZZ in Detroit at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe.

Sunday, July 18, 2010 Livonia, MI
Paul Keller performs twice at the 2010 Michigan Jazz Festival: First from 2:00 till 3:15 with the Jimmy Stefanson Latin/Jazz Combine (Cohen/Steinway Stage) and later with The Paul Keller Trio (Steve Richko on piano and Ralph Tope on guitar) from 7:30 till 8:30 PM as they present their Toast To The Nat "King" Cole Trio (Leven Stage: Red Tent)

Thursday, July 22, 2010 Belleville, MI
Paul Keller, pianist Steve Richko and guitarist Ralph Tope perform A TOAST TO THE NAT "KING" COLE TRIO at Horizon Park as part of the Belleville Community Arts Music Series. This FREE event is from 7:00 PM till 9:30 PM. Horizon Park is located on High Street between the First United Methodist Church and Belleville Lake, 1/2 block west of the War Memorial. Enjoy great music in a lovely outdoor setting. Bring a lawn chair.

Friday, July 23, 2010 Brighton, MI
Paul Keller and Steve Richko play at Leaf, Barley and Vine from 7 PM till 10 PM. Great food and drinks. No cover. Leaf, Barley and Vine is located at 139 E. Grand River Ave. Call 810/225-7900 or visit www.leafbarleyvine.com.

Sunday, July 25 through Saturday, July 31 Port Townsend, WA
Paul Keller will participate as a clinician and performer at the 2010 Centrum/Port Townsend Jazz Workshop. Paul will be a part of an All Star faculty that will work intensively for an entire week with jazz students of all ages from all over the world. Faculty includes bassists John Clayton and Ben Wolfe, pianists Benny Green, George Cables, and Ellen Rowe, trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, trumpeters Terrell Stafford and Byron Stripling, saxophonist Jimmy Heath, drummers Tootie Heath and Butch Miles. WOW! Check out www.centrum.org.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 Ann Arbor, MI
The Doug Horn Trio (with bassist Paul Keller and pianist Terry Lower) will perform CLASSIC JAZZ from 7:00 PM till 9:30 PM at Paesano's Italian Restaurant located at 3411 West Washtenaw Ave. Paesano's features fine wines and the very best Italian food! Call 734/971-0484. Check out www.paesanosannarbor.com.

Friday, August 6, 2010 Detroit, MI
Paul Keller performs with pianist Steve Richko and drummer Sean Dobbins at Cliff Bell's Jazz Club from 9:30 PM till 1:30 AM. 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.

Saturday, August 7, 2010 Lansing, MI
The Easy Street Jazz Band performs great dixieland music at the Lansing Old Town Jazz Festival from 3:00 PM till 5:00 PM. The Easy Street Jazz Band for this performance is cornetist Paul Klinger, clarinetist Mike Jones, trombonist Chris Smith, pianist James Dapogny, drummer Pete Siers and bassist Paul Keller.

Friday, August 20, 2010 Maumee, OH
Paul Keller, Steve Richko and Ralph Tope perform from 8:00 PM till midnight at Degage Restaurant at 301 River Road. twitter.com/degagejazzcafe. Google Degage Restaurant for 2 for 1 coupons. Visit www.historiccommercialbuilding.com/main.php or call 419/794-8205.

Saturday, August 21, 2010 Maumee, OH
Paul Keller, Steve Richko and Ralph Tope perform from 8:00 PM till midnight at Degage Restaurant at 301 River Road. twitter.com/degagejazzcafe. Google Degage Restaurant for 2 for 1 coupons. Visit www.historiccommercialbuilding.com/main.php or call 419/794-8205.

Saturday, August 21, 2010 Southfield, MI
Paul Keller plays with Paul Klinger's Easy Street Jazz Band at Shield's Pizza from 1:00 PM till 4:00 PM. $10.00 admission. Great food and drinks. Shield's Pizza is located at Shield's Pizza is located at 25101 Telegraph Road (just north of Ten Mile Road). Free parking. Call Sheild's Pizza at: 248/356-2720. Check out www.shieldspizza.com/locations.

Thursday, August 26, 2010 Grosse Pointe, MI
Paul Keller plays with Jim Wyse and the Marge's Bar Dixieland Band at Marge's Bar (corner of Mack and Beaconsfield) from 7:00 PM till 10:00 PM. No cover charge. Great food and drinks!

Friday, August 27, 2010 Detroit, MI
Paul Keller, Steve Richko and vocalist Linda Blancke perform at Sindbad's Restaurant on the Detroit River from 8:30 PM till 11:30 PM. Great food and drinks. No cover charge. Sindbad's is located at 100 St. Clair next to the Roostertail Restaurant and near the east end of Belle Isle. Check out www.sindbads.com/flash/index.html.

Saturday, August 28, 2010 Elmira, MI
Bassist Paul Keller, pianist Steve Richko, drummer Pete Siers, vibraphonist Cary Kocher and clarinetist Dave Bennett perform a special concert celebrating the 100th Birthday of Benny Goodman at Lakes Of The North community house, between Gaylord, MI and Elmira, 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 (WEST) 1/4 mile to Old 27. Turn right (NORTH) on Old 27 and go about three miles to Mancelona Road (CR 38). Turn Left (WEST) on Mancelona Road (CR 38) and go eight miles to the entrance of Lakes of The North (on the right). Follow Pineview Drive about 3.5 miles to the Clubhouse. The phone number of the Clubhouse is 231/585-6320.

Monday, August 30, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes their special guests tap dancer extraordinaire Sara Randazzo and her fantastic dance company Soulful Of Rhythm to the Keystone Underground for a spectacular evening of big band jazz and tap dancing. This will be an entertaining evening of incredible talent, high spirits, and physical endurance. Showtime, as always, is 8:15 till 11:00 PM. The PKO plays every Monday night at the Keystone Underground 200 W. Michigan Ave. at Washington.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 Ann Arbor, MI
The Doug Horn Trio (with bassist Paul Keller and pianist Terry Lower) will perform CLASSIC JAZZ from 7:00 PM till 9:30 PM at Paesano's Italian Restaurant located at 3411 West Washtenaw Ave. Paesano's features fine wines and the very best Italian food! Call 734/971-0484. Check out www.paesanosannarbor.com.

Friday, September 3, 2010 Detroit, MI
Paul Keller performs with pianist Steve Richko and drummer Sean Dobbins at Cliff Bell's Jazz Club from 9:30 PM till 1:30 AM. 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.

Saturday, September 4, 2010 Detroit, MI
Paul Keller plays with pianist Cliff Monear and drummer Scott Kretzer as they accompany vocalists Stephanie Monear, Kelly Broadway and Naima Shambourger in A TRIBUTE TO BETTY CARTER at the Detroit International Jazz Festival. Showtime is 1:00 PM. FREE CONCERT!

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 Bowling Green, OH
Paul Keller plays with guitarist Chris Buzzelli and Roger Schupp at One49 North from 8:30 PM till midnight. One40 North is located at 149 N. Main Street in Bowling Green, OH (west side of the street with a big yellow awning).

Thursday, September 9, 2010 Novi, MI
Paul Keller Trio presents A Toast To The Nat "King" Cole Trio at Andiamo's Restaurant on Grand River Ave. in Novi from 7 PM till 10 PM. $10.00 admission.
For more info and to reserve tickets visit: www.jazzandiamonovi.eventbrite.com

Saturday, September 11, 2010 Brighton, MI
The Paul Keller Trio performs at the Brighton Smokin' Jazz and BBQ Blues Festival from 4:45 PM on Saturday. The PK3 will present their Toast To The Nat "King" Cole Trio. This two day event will be held on Friday, September 10 and Saturday, September 11, 2010 at in downtown Brighton and Municipal Parking. Check out the Brighton Smokin' Jazz And Barbecue Blues Festival website at http://www.brightoncoc.org/content/view/59/112. For more information contact Rebecca Boss at beccab@brightoncoc.org.

Saturday, September 11, 2010 Brighton, MI
After their Brighton Jazz Festival gig, Paul, Steve and Ralph will scoot over to Downtown Main Martini Bar and play from 6:15 till 8:30 PM. Downtown Main Martini Bar is located at 201 W. Main Street (only two blocks from the festival site). Call 810/220-8900.

Thursday, September 16, 2010 Adrian, MI
Paul Keller performs with vocalist Kathy Kosins at the Croswell Opera House.

Saturday, September 18, 2010 Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Paul Keller performs with clarinetist Dave Bennett and his quintet at the Sarnia Jazz Festival. Showtime is 3:00 PM at Jazz in the Village Main Stage, McGibbon Park. Call 519/869-6044.

Thursday, September 23. 2010 Detroit, MI
Paul Keller will play with pianist Scott Gwinell, trumpeter Marcus Belgrave and drummer Sean Dobbins outdoors at the New Center Stage (on Grand Ave. next to the Fisher Building) from 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM. This is a FREE concert!

Sunday, September 26, 2010 Farmington Hills, MI
Paul Keller/Steve Richko Quartet from 4:00 PM till 6:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church of Farmington. The PK/SR Quartet will plays selections from their PKO CD Swingin' The Praise. The First Presbyterian Church is located at 26165 Farmington Road, MI 48009. Call 248/474-6170 and visit www.farmington-pres.org.

Friday, October 1, 2010 Detroit, MI
Paul Keller performs with pianist Steve Richko and drummer Sean Dobbins at Cliff Bell's Jazz Club from 9:30 PM till 1:30 AM. 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.

Sunday, October 3, 2010 Ann Arbor, MI
The Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra will premier the newest magma opus by Paul Keller entitled THE YPSILANTI ORCHESTRAL JAZZ SUITE at Towsley Auditorium in the Morris Lawrence Building on the campus of Washtenaw Community College. Showtime is 3:30 PM.

THE YPSILANTI ORCHESTRAL JAZZ SUITE features the full 75-piece Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra (under the direction of Adam Raccinto) as well as local Ypsilanti jazz musicians saxophonist Doug Horn, trumpeter Rayse Biggs, drummer Sean Dobbins, pianist Tad Weed and bassist, composer Paul Keller. This special composition will be part of a Ypsilanti Symphony Orchestra concert that salutes Ypsilanti heritage and will include other special orchestral and vocal music that has historical significance relating to Ypsilanti.
THE YPSILANTI ORCHESTRAL JAZZ SUITE contains five movements dedicated to Ypsilanti heritage. The titles of each movement are:

#1. Woodruff's Grove (the original name of the first 1823 settlement in the Ypsilanti area along the Huron River)
#2. Ypsilanti Underground (dedicated to Ypsilanti's important Civil War connection to the Underground Railroad which helped southern slaves escape bondage)
#3. The Real McCoy (dedicated to Elijah McCoy: 1880s Ypsilanti resident and an important African/American inventor of automatic oil systems for locomotives as well as the folding ironing board)
#4. The Great Migration (dedicated to the World War II era and the northern migration of southerners seeking work in the auto factories retooled for wartime production)
#5. Downtown To Depot Town (a tip of the hat to Michigan Ave. and Depot Town, the resilience of the community and the bright future of Ypsilanti)

Friday, October 8, 2010 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Trio celebrates the release of their new PKO Records CD WE LIKE TO RIFF: A Toast To The Nat "King" Cole Trio with a special performance at Kerrytown Concert House. The Paul Keller Trio is bassist Paul Keller, pianist Steve Richko and guitarist Ralph Tope. The PK3 will perform selections from their new CD including Straighten Up And Fly Right, The Man On The Little White Keys, I Know That You Know, Mona Lisa, Nature Boy and many more. Showtime is 8 PM. If enough reservations come in, a second show will be added at 10 PM. Kerrytown Concert House is located at 415 North Fourth Ave. one block east of Main Street. Call 734/769-2999. Visit www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com

Sunday, October 10, 2010 Ann Arbor, MI
The Ellen Rowe Trio will perform the first of their monthly Sunday afternoon concert series at the Kerrytown Concert House. Showtime is 2:00 PM till 3:15 PM. The ER3 is pianist Ellen Rowe, bassist Paul Keller and drummer Pete Siers. Kerrytown Concert House is located at 415 North Fourth Ave. one block east of Main Street. Call 734/769-2999. Visit www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com

Sunday, October 10, 2010 Grand Rapids, MI
Paul Keller will join pianist Steve Talaga in a special jazz recital at Kretchmer Recital Hall on the campus of Aquinas College. 7:00 PM showtime.

Friday, October 15, 2010 Ann Artbor, MI
Paul Keller and Sean Dobbins join pianist Tamir Hendelman in a special jazz concert at Kerrytown Concert House celebrating the release of Hendelman's new CD Destinations. 8:00 PM showtime. Tamir Hendelman is the pianist with the Jeff Hamilton Trio and the Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. Call Kerrytown Concert House at 734/769-2999 or visit www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com.

Sunday, October 17, 2010 Livonia, MI
The Paul Keller Trio performs a special fundraiser concert for the Michigan Jazz Festival in the Vista Tech Center at Schoolcraft Community College (located on Haggerty Road between Six and Seven Mile Roads) from 3:00 PM till 5:00 PM. The Paul Keller Trio is bassist Paul Keller, pianist Steve Richko and guitarist Ralph Tope. The PK3 will perform 15 new arrangements of Nat "King" Cole Trio songs created especially for this event. This concert will be recorded and videotaped for a new Paul Keller Trio DVD project! For reservations call: 248/474-2720.

Friday, October 29, 2010 Detroit, MI
String bassist Paul Keller, pianist Duncan McMillan and vocalist Linda Blancke perform at Sindbad's Restaurant on the Detroit River from 8:30 PM till 11:30 PM. Great food and drinks. No cover charge. Sindbad's is located at 100 St. Clair next to the Roostertail Restaurant and near the east end of Belle Isle. Check out www.sindbads.com/flash/index.html.

Saturday, October 30, 2010 Detroit, MI
Paul Keller plays with alto saxophonist Alex Graham at Cliff Bell's Jazz Club from 9:30 PM till 1:30 AM. Alex Graham is the musical director of The Mackinac Island Grand Hotel.

Monday, November 1, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Ann Arbor Community High School Jazz Combo #1 to the Keystone Underground as participants in the 2007 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the CHS Band will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the CHS 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 Community High School Jazz Combo is directed by Jack Wagner.

Friday, November 5, 2010 Helena, MT
Clarinetist Dave Bennett, string bassist Paul Keller, pianist Tad Weed, drummer Pete Siers, guitarist Hugh Leal, vibraphonist Matt Hoffman and vocalist Carol McCartney perform Dave's new stage show CLARINET SWING KINGS.

Saturday, November 6, 2010 Great Falls, MT
Clarinetist Dave Bennett, string bassist Paul Keller, pianist Tad Weed, drummer Pete Siers, guitarist Hugh Leal,, and vocalist Carol McCartney join the Great Falls Symphony Orchestra as they perform Dave's new orchestra Pops show Clarinet Is King. Clarinet Is King features 10 new original orchestra charts written by Paul Keller.

Monday, November 8, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Ann Arbor Community High School Jazz Combo #2 to the Keystone Underground as participants in the 2007 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the CHS Band will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the CHS 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 Community High School Jazz Combo is directed by Jack Wagner.

Wednesday, November, 10, 2010 Kurtstown, PA
Clarinetist Dave Bennett, string bassist Paul Keller, pianist Tad Weed, drummer Pete Siers, guitarist Hugh Leal, vibraphonist Matt Hoffman and vocalist Carol McCartney perform at Saeffer Auditorium on he campus of the University of Pennsylvania. 7:00 PM show. Call 610/683-4511

Saturday, November 13, 2010 Morenci, MI
The Paul Keller Trio will perform a special concert at the Stair Public Library, 228 West Main Street from 5:00 PM till 7:00 PM. Admission is FREE! The theme of the concert is New York and The Brooklyn Bridge. The PK3 will perform selections such as Lullabye Of Broadway, The Sidewalks Of New York, Take The A Train, Give My Regards To Broadway, New York New York and many more. Call the Stair Public Library at 517/458-6510 or visit www.stairlib.org.

Sunday, November 14, 2010 Ann Arbor, MI
The Ellen Rowe Trio will perform the second installment of their monthly Sunday afternoon concert series at the Kerrytown Concert House. Showtime is 2:00 PM till 3:15 PM. The ER3 is pianist Ellen Rowe, bassist Paul Keller and drummer Pete Siers. Kerrytown Concert House is located at 415 North Fourth Ave. one block east of Main Street. Call 734/769-2999. Visit www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com

Monday, November 15, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra celebrates its ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY at the Keystone Underground! The PKO will have a ball playing requests from their voluminous library. Cake and ice cream will be served to everyone. Special guests boogie woogie pianist Mr. B, vocalist Janice Franco, and WEMU's Linda Yohn and George Klein will participate in the festivities. Thank you to David Curtis and the staff of the Keystone for their support! Thanks also to the SE Michigan jazz community for keeping our Monday night big band tradition alive and well. In January, the PKO will celebrate its 21st birthday. More info as that date approaches.

The Keystone Underground has great acoustic and the music sounds wonderful in this downstairs space. The common brick walls are adorned with beautiful and colorful original art work. Good food and drinks are available at reasonable prices. Safe, free parking is abundant on the street and in 4 public lots within one block of the venue. The Keystone Underground is located at 200 W. Michigan Ave. (at Washington Street, beneath J. Neil's Mongolian Grill and across the street from The Tap Room) in downtown Ypsilanti, MI. Music from 8:15 till 11:00 PM.

Saturday, November, 20, 2010 Port Huron, MI
The Paul Keller Trio presents A Toast To The Nat "King" Cole Trio at the Black River Country Club of Port Huron at 7:00 PM. Join bassist Paul Keller, pianist Glenn Tucker and guitarist Ralph Tope as they swing and sing their hearts out for you! This concert is sponsored by The Blue Water Jazz Society. The Black Water Country Club is located at 3300 Country Club Drive. Directions: Take I-94 to the Port Huron Water Street exit and turn Left. Go down the hill and then up the hill. At the fork in the road bear right onto Strawberry Lane. Follow Strawberry Lane about 1 mile and turn left of Country Club Drive. For reservations email: ccstep68@sbcglobal.net or call 810/300-5079.

Sunday, November 21, 2010 Southgate, MI
The 7-piece Paul Keller Ensemble performs Christmas Songs For Jazz Lovers at Wesleyan Church of Southgate located at 14250 Reeck road. Call 734/283-7161.

Monday, November 22, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Schoolcraft Community College Jazz Big Band to the Keystone Underground as participants in the 2007 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the Schoolcraft Band will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the Schoolcraft 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 Schoolcraft Community College Jazz Big Band is directed by Riccardo Selva.

Friday, November 26, 2010 Detroit, MI
String bassist Paul Keller, pianist Glenn Tucker and vocalist Linda Blancke perform at Sindbad's Restaurant on the Detroit River from 7:30 PM till 10:30 PM. Great food and drinks. No cover charge. Sindbad's is located at 100 St. Clair next to the Roostertail Restaurant and near the east end of Belle Isle. Check out www.sindbads.com/flash/index.html.

Monday, November 28, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Ann Arbor School for the Performing Arts Jazz Combo to the Keystone Underground as participants in the 2007 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the AASPA Jazz Combo will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the AAPA 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 Ann Arbor School for the Performing Arts Jazz Combo is directed by Paul Finkbeiner.

Sunday, November 28 through Sunday, December 5, 2010 Fort Lauderdale, FL
Paul Keller performs with pianist Johnny Varro as a member of Varro's Swing Seven jazz band on clarinetist Alan Vache's Jazz At Sea Cruise. More details TBA.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010 Commerce Township, MI
Paul Keller, pianist Cliff Monear, trumpeter Johnny Trudell, vibraphonist Cary Kocher and drummer Scott Kretzer perform A JAZZ HOLIDAY CELEBRATION from 7:00 PM till 9:00 PM at the Steinway Piano Gallery located at 2700 E. Maple Road (at M-5) in Commerce Township. $10.00 admission. The quintet will delight you by singing and swinging holiday favorites and winter tunes in their own entertaining and energetic jazz style! Call the Steinway Piano Gallery at 248/560-9200. Check out www.steinwaypianogalleryofdetroit.com.

Thursday, December 9, 2010 Ann Arbor, MI
Paul Keller plays with saxophonist Steve Wood and pianist Scott Gwinell at Vinology from 9:00 PM till midnight. Vinology is located at 110 S. Main Street in downtown Ann Arbor.

Sunday, December 12, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
The 7-piece Paul Keller Ensemble perform their annual Jazz Holiday Program from 2:00 PM till 3:30 PM at the Ypsilanti District Library located at 5577 Whitaker Road (about 1 and 1/2 miles south of I-94). This is a FREE, family friendly musical event. Check out www.ypsilibrary.org.

Sunday, December 12, 2010 Birmingham, MI
The 7-piece Paul Keller Ensemble perform their annual Jazz Christmas and Holiday Program from 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM at the Birmingham Baptist Church as part of their B'Jazz Vespers. This is a FREE, family friendly musical event. The Birmingham Baptist Church is located at 300 Willits (one block north of Maple between Southfield and Woodward in downtown Birmingham).

Monday, December 13, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Ann Arbor School for the Performing Arts Jazz Combo to the Keystone Underground as participants in the 2007 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 8:15 PM till 9:15. Then, the AASPA Jazz Combo will play a 30 minute set from 9:30 PM till 10:00. Members of the AAPA 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 Ann Arbor School for the Performing Arts Jazz Combo is directed by Paul Finkbeiner.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010 Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Vocalist Sandra Bomar will perform with string bassist Paul Keller, pianist Roland Hamilton and drummer Sean Dobbins at The Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe. The Sandra Bomar Quartet will perform two one hour sets at 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM. No cover charge. The Dirty Dog offers excellent an amazing gourmet menu prepared by an award-winning chef and staff. The Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe is located at 97 Kercheval Avenue in Grosse Pointe Farms. Reservations are required. Call 313/882-5299. Check out www.dirtydogjazz.com.

Sunday, December 19, 2010 Ann Arbor, MI
The Ellen Rowe Trio will perform for their monthly Sunday afternoon concert series at the Kerrytown Concert House. Showtime is 2:00 PM till 3:15 PM. The ER3 is pianist Ellen Rowe, bassist Paul Keller and drummer Pete Siers. Kerrytown Concert House is located at 415 North Fourth Ave. one block east of Main Street. Call 734/769-2999. Visit www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com

Monday, December 20, 2010 Ypsilanti, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes to the Keystone Underground as their special guests Sara Randazzo and her 20-member tap dance troupe Sole Full Of Rhythm. Sole Full Of Rhythm will perform amazing, original tap dance routines choreographed especially for this event with the PKO. The dancers will strut their stuff in front of the big band in groups of 2, 4, 6 and climaxing with all 20 tap dancers surrounding the audience for an incredible finale! Special tunes include The Charleston, Lester Leaps In, Cute, Swingin' The Blues and Sweet Georgia Brown. Showtime, as always on PKO big band Mondays, is 8:15 till 11 PM. Established in 1940, Ann Arbor's Randazzo Dance School has become a center for both dance students with professional aspirations, as well as those seeking an educational and joyful experience in dance. For more info check out www.randazzodance.com.

Friday, December 31, 2010 Greensboro, NC
Clarinetist Dave Bennett performs his new orchestra Pops show Clarinet Is King with Paul Keller, pianist Tad Weed, drummer Pete Siers, guitarist Hugh Leal, vocalist Carol McCartney and the Greensboro Symphony for a special New Year's Eve celebration concert. Featuring 10 new (2010) original orchestra arrangements by Paul Keller including Woodchopper's Ball (Woody Herman), Begin The Beguine and Nightmare (Artie Shaw), Tangerine (Jimmy Dorsey), Saint James Infirmary Blues (Pete Fountain). Showtime is 8:00 PM at Westover Church, 505 Muirs Chapel Road. Call 336/335-5456.Check out www.grensborosymphony.org.

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