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Saturday, January 7, 2012 Petoskey, MI
The 7-piece Paul Keller Ensemble present a program of jazz and familiar swing tunes in the big band style at Crooked Tree Art Center, 461 East Mitchell Street. The PKE's charming vocalist Sarah D'Angelo will sing "good old good ones" from the Great American Songbook. Showtime is 8 PM. For tickets call 231/347-3209.

Friday, January 13, 2012 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra will celebrate its 23rd birthday and their 1st Anniversary at Zal Gaz Grotto with a performance and party at Zal Gaz Grotto from 8:30 PM till 11:00 PM! This remarkable achievement is made possible by all the musicians who have participated and shared their skill, talent and passion every Monday night for the past 1,200 big band gigs at their home in Ypsilanti the Keystone Underground and before that at the Firefly Club and the Bird Of Paradise. Special thanks to club owners David Curtis of the Keystone Underground, Susan Chastain of the Firefly Club and Ron Brooks of the old Bird Of Paradise for nurturing the PKO and allowing the PKO to flourish not only as a band of dedicated musicians but also as a community treasure that has become a Monday night tradition for jazz lovers. Thanks also to our loyal fans who have supported us throughout the years. Without our valued listeners, there would be no PKO.

From 5:30 till 8 PM, Zal Gaz Grotto will have a Fish Fry prior to the PKO's concert. The public is welcome to attend both the Fish Fry and the PKO big band event. Call Zal Gaz Grotto at 734/663-1202. Zal Gaz Grotto is located at 2070 W. Stadium Boulevard (between Liberty and Pauline, next to the Chrysler/Jeep dealership and across the street from the post office). Good food and drinks are available. Safe, free parking, too. Shows at 8:15 and 10:00 PM. $10.00 cover charge. HAPPY 23rd BIRTHDAY PKO!

Monday, January 16, 2012 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Ann Arbor Community High School Jazz Combos 3 and 4 to Zal Gaz Grotto as participants in the 2011/2012 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 7:30 PM till 8:30. Then, the Community HS Jazz Bands will play a 30 minute set from 8:30 PM till 9:00. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The Ann Arbor Community High School Jazz Combos are directed by Jack Wagner.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 Commerce Township, MI
The January installment of the Steinway Jazz Cafe features the Cliff Monear Trio (featuring string bassist Paul Keller and drummer Scott Kretzer) with special guest trumpeter Johnny Trudell. Showtime is 7 till 9 PM. $10 at the door pays the pays. Refreshments are served at the intermission. This monthly jazz event is held at Steinway Piano Gallery of Detroit, 2700 E. West Maple Road (at the SE corner of M-5 and Maple). For reservations call 248/560-9200.

Friday, January 20; Saturday, January 21; and Sunday, January 22, 2012 Rochester, NY
Clarinetist Dave Bennett, string bassist Paul Keller, pianist Tad Weed, drummer Pete Siers, guitarist Hugh Leal, and vocalist Carol McCartney join the Rochester Philharmonic 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. Shows on Friday and Saturday are at 8 PM and take place in the Kodak Hall on the Eastman School of Music campus, 108 East Ave. Check out www.rpo.org.

Thursday, January 26. 2012, 2011 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Quartet with string bassist Paul Keller, vocalist Sarah D'Angelo, pianist Duncan McMillan and saxophonist Ben Jansson play and sing great jazz from 7 till 10 PM at Passport Restaurant and Lounge, 3776 South State Street (just south of I-94) in Ann Arbor. Passport Lounge offers excellent food (sushi is their speciality) and drinks at reasonable prices, free parking, no cover charge. Here's a big perk: Mention to your waiter/waitress that you came to Passport to support the Paul Keller Quartet and receive 50% OFF selected dinner entrees! The PK4 will play at Passport Lounge the 4th Thursday of EVERY month. Next gig is Thursday, February 23, 2012.

Saturday, January 28, 2012 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Quartet with string bassist Paul Keller, vocalist Sarah D'Angelo, pianist Duncan McMillan and saxophonist Ben Jansson play and sing great jazz from 7 till 10 PM at Zal Gaz Grotto, 2070 W. Stadium Boulevard (between Liberty and Pauline) on the west side of Ann Arbor. Zal Gaz Grotto offers good food and drinks at reasonable prices, safe and free parking. $10 cover charge pays the band.

Monday, January 30, 2012 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes St. Mary's Prep Academy Jazz Band to Zal Gaz Grotto as participants in the 2011/2012 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 7:30 PM till 8:30. Then, the St. Mary's Jazz Band will play a 30 minute set from 8:30 PM till 9:00. Members of the St. Mary's Jazz Band will be invited to join the PKO for the last set from 9:00 till 10:00 PM. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The St. Mary's Prep Academy Jazz Band is directed by Joshua James.

Thursday, February 2, 2012 Ann Arbor, MI
Paul Keller leads a quartet of his friends from 9 PM till midnight at Vinology, 100 S. Main. Performing with Keller will be saxophonist Ben Jansson, pianist Duncan McMillan and vocalist Sarah D'Angelo. The quartet will play a mix of standards, jazz tunes and original music, all Keller-ized for your pleasure. Vinology offers fine food and great wine in a hip, cosmopolitan setting. No cover charge at Vinology.

Saturday, February 4, 2012 Sarasota, FL
Clarinetist Dave Bennett, string bassist Paul Keller, pianist Tad Weed, drummer Pete Siers, guitarist Hugh Leal, and vocalist Carol McCartney join the Sarasota 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. Showtime is 8 PM and take place in the Van Wezel Auditorium, 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236-4047. Call (941) 955-7676. Check out www.SarasotaOrchestra.org.

Monday, February 6, 2012 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Clague Middle School Jazz Band to the Zal Gaz Grotto as participants in the 2011/2012 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 7:30 PM till 8:30. Then, the Clague MSJB will play a 30 minute set from 8:40 PM till 9:10. Members of the Clague MSJB will be invited to join the PKO for the last set from 9:15 till 10:15 PM. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The Clague Middle School Jazz Band is directed by Jay MacArthur.

Monday, February 6, 2012 Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
Paul Keller plays with guitarist Gene Bertoncini, trombonist Gene Smith and pianist David Braid at Saint Francis Xavier University. The quartet will conduct jazz clinics in the afternoon and perform a concert in the evening at 7:30 PM. For more information check out
music@stfx.ca and/or call 902/867-2106.

Friday, February 11, 2012 Portland, OR
Clarinetist Dave Bennett, string bassist Paul Keller, pianist Tad Weed, drummer Pete Siers, guitarist Hugh Leal, and vocalist Carol McCartney join the Oregon Symphony Orchestra and conductor Jeff Tyzik 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. Showtime is 7:30 PM and take place in the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 Southwest Broadway, Portland, OR 97205. Call (503) 248-4335. Check out www.orsymphony.org.

Saturday, February 12, 2012 Portland, OR
Clarinetist Dave Bennett, string bassist Paul Keller, pianist Tad Weed, drummer Pete Siers, guitarist Hugh Leal, and vocalist Carol McCartney join the Oregon Symphony Orchestra and conductor Jeff Tyzik 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. Showtime is 7:30 PM and take place in the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 Southwest Broadway, Portland, OR 97205. Call (503) 248-4335. Check out www.orsymphony.org.

Monday, February 13, 2012 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Albion College Jazz Band to Zal Gaz Grotto as participants in the 2011/2012 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 7:30 PM till 8:30. Then, the Albion College Jazz Band will play a 30 minute set from 8:30 PM till 9:00. Members of the Albion Jazz Band will be invited to join the PKO for the last set from 9:00 till 10:00 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.

Thursday, February 16 and Friday, February 17, 2012 Scottsdale, AZ
Paul Keller plays with pianist Tamir Hendelman and drummer Sean Dobbins for the Arizona Music Festival, one of America's Premier Winter Music festivals. Showtimes both night at 7:30 PM. For tickets call 480/488-0806 or 866/ 488-0806. Check out www.azmusicfest.org/html/tamir_hendelman_trio.html

Thursday, February 23, 2012 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Quartet with string bassist Paul Keller, vocalist Sarah D'Angelo, pianist Duncan McMillan and saxophonist Ben Jansson play and sing great jazz from 7 till 10 PM at Passport Restaurant and Lounge, 3776 South State Street (just south of I-94) in Ann Arbor. Passport Lounge offers excellent food (sushi is their speciality) and drinks at reasonable prices, free parking, no cover charge. Here's a big perk: Mention to your waiter/waitress that you came to Passport to support the Paul Keller Quartet and receive 50% OFF selected dinner entrees!The PK4 will play at Passport Lounge the 4th Thursday of EVERY month. Next gig is March 22, 2012.

Saturday, February 25, 2012 Portland, ME
Clarinetist Dave Bennett, string bassist Paul Keller, pianist Tad Weed, drummer Pete Siers, guitarist Hugh Leal, and vocalist Carol McCartney join the Portland Symphony Symphony 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. Showtime is 7:30 PM and take place in the Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle Street, Portland, ME 04101-4900. Call (207) 874-8200. Check out www.portlandsymphony.org.

Sunday, February 26, 2012 Portland, ME
Clarinetist Dave Bennett, string bassist Paul Keller, pianist Tad Weed, drummer Pete Siers, guitarist Hugh Leal, and vocalist Carol McCartney join the Portland Symphony Symphony 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. Showtime is 7:30 PM and take place in the Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle Street, Portland, ME 04101-4900. Call (207) 874-8200. Check out www.portlandsymphony.org.

Friday, March 2 through Sunday, March 4, 2012 Monterey, CA
Paul Keller joins clarinetist Allan Vache, vibraphonist John Cocuzzi, drummer Vince Bartels and pianist John Sheridan for several performances over three days at the 2011 Dixieland Monterey Festival held at the Portola Plaza Hotel in downtown Monterey. Check out www.dixieland-monterey.com.

Monday, March 5, 2012 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Adrian College 6:00 Jazz Band to Zal Gaz Grotto as participants in the 2011/2012 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 7:30 PM till 8:30. Then, the Adrian College Jazz Band will play a 30 minute set from 8:30 PM till 9:00. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The Adrian College 6:00 Jazz Band is directed by Marty Marks.

Thursday, March 8, 2012 Ann Arbor, MI
Paul Keller leads a quartet of his friends from 9 PM till midnight at Vinology, 100 S. Main. Performing with Keller will be saxophonist Ben Jansson, pianist Duncan McMillan and vocalist Sarah D'Angelo. The quartet will play a mix of standards, jazz tunes and original music, all Keller-ized for your pleasure. Vinology offers fine food and great wine in a hip, cosmopolitan setting. No cover charge at Vinology.

Saturday, March 10, 2012 Ann Arbor, MI
Come to Zal Gaz Grotto and celebrate Paul Keller's 50th Birthday Party with Paul Keller and Friends at Zal Gaz Grotto from 6:30 till 10 PM. Join the Birthday Boy and his friends Paul Finkbeiner, Ben Jansson, Terry Kimura, Sean Dobbins, Ellen Rowe and Sarah D'Angelo as they perform nifty, original 3-horn jazz arrangements of tunes from Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, and Art Blakey. Sarah sings songs from Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Harold Arlen, Walter Donaldson, and more. Enjoy birthday cake, good food and drink at Zal Gaz Grotto. Safe, FREE parking. $10 cover charge pays the band. Zal Gaz Grotto is located at 2070 W. Stadium Boulevard (between Liberty and Pauline) on the west side of Ann Arbor.

Monday, March 12, 2012 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Adrian College 8:00 Jazz Band to Zal Gaz Grotto as participants in the 2011/2012 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 7:30 PM till 8:30. Then, the Adrian College Jazz Band will play a 30 minute set from 8:30 PM till 9:00. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The Adrian College 8:00 Jazz Band is directed by Marty Marks.

Sunday, March 18, 2012 Battle Creek, MI
The Paul Keller Quintet plays a jazz concert at First Presbyterian Church of Battle Creek from 4 till 6:30 PM. The band will be string bassist Paul Keller, pianist Duncan McMillan, drummer Sean Dobbins, saxophonist Ben Jansson and vocalist Sarah D'Angelo. They'll play their own special brand of straight-ahead jazz and Sarah will sing familiar (and some not-so-familiar) standards from the Great American Songbook. First Presbyterian Church is located in downtown Battle Creek at 111 Capital Avenue NE. For more info, call: 269/964-3700.

Monday, March 19, 2012 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Eastern Michigan University Jazz Band to Zal Gaz Grotto as participants in the 2011/2012 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 7:30 PM till 8:30. Then, the EMU Jazz Band will play a 30 minute set from 8:30 PM till 9:00. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The Eastern Michigan University Jazz Band is directed by Dr. Don Babcock.

Thursday, March 22, 2012 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Quartet with string bassist Paul Keller, vocalist Sarah D'Angelo, pianist Duncan McMillan and saxophonist Ben Jansson play and sing great jazz from 7 till 10 PM at Passport Restaurant and Lounge, 3776 South State Street (just south of I-94) in Ann Arbor. Passport Lounge offers excellent food (sushi is their speciality) and drinks at reasonable prices, free parking, no cover charge. Here's a big perk: Mention to your waiter/waitress that you came to Passport to support the Paul Keller Quartet and receive 50% OFF selected dinner entrees! The PK4 will play at Passport Lounge the 4th Thursday of EVERY month. Next gig is Thursday, April 26, 2012.

Friday, March 23, 2012 Maumee, OH
Saxophonist Ben Jansson, guitarist Ralph Tope and bassist Paul Keller play from 7:30 till 11:30 PM at DeGage Jazz Cafe, 301 River Road. Check out www.facebook.com/pages/
Dégagé-Jazz-Cafe/237097790082.

Saturday, March 24, 2012 Ann Arbor, MI
John Shea Trio Reunion Concert. 8 PM at Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave. Featuring pianist John Shea, string bassist Paul Keller and drummer Pete Siers. For reservations call 734/769-2999. Check out www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com.

John Shea is marvelous and well-respected jazz pianist from Grand Rapids, MI. He is the mentor and former bandleader of our local jazz heroes string bassist Paul Keller and drummer Pete Siers. With his typical humility, John considers himself to be just a barroom piano player but, in reality, he is much more than that. John Shea is West Michigan's well-kept secret jazz treasure. His loyal fans follow him all over West Michigan to enjoy his entertaining and energetic brand of jazz and swing music.

Throughout the 1980s, John Shea, Paul Keller and Pete Siers played literally thousands of gigs together at their home base, a five-night-a-week steady gig at The Harley Hotel of Grand Rapids and also at Billie's Boathouse in Saugatuck. The John Shea Trio became a landmark on the West Michigan jazz scene and created a bit of Michigan musical history.

According to Paul and Pete, "John Shea really showed us how to play in a trio format. He taught us hundreds of tunes and instilled in us a love of the Great American Songbook. We learned lots of important professional lessons from John including a work ethic that stays with us to this day. We made our first recordings with John Shea and made a lot of people happy with our music for nearly a decade. John Shea is our dear friend and an important part of our musical pedigree. We are thrilled to finally get an opportunity to share John Shea with our Southeast Michigan jazz friends!"

This John Shea Trio Reunion concert will be a sentimental trip down Memory Lane for the band. Kerrytown Concert audiences will feel the love and admiration that will these great musicians have for each other and get a sense of their long history together. John Shea will "swing his brains out" on the Kerrytown Concert House's exquisite Steinway Grand Piano! John Shea plays a smooth and swinging, straight-ahead jazz style that incorporates bits of Oscar Peterson, Erroll Garner, Duke Ellington and Bill Evans. For fun, John also sings lots good old standards and sometime during the evening, the entire trio will sing in 3-part harmony, a light-hearted tune from Nat King Cole, Bobby Troupe or Irving Berlin.

Monday, March 26, 2012 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes South Lyon High School Jazz Band to Zal Gaz Grotto as participants in the 2011/2012 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 7:30 PM till 8:30. Then, the South Lyon HS Jazz Band will play a 30 minute set from 8:30 PM till 9:00. 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 Beth Ange.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 Plymouth, MI
Pianist Cliff Monear, drummer Scott Kretzer and bassist Paul Keller perform from 7:00 till 10:30 PM at Jazz at the Elks at Plymouth Elks Club, 41700 Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth, MI. Check out http://plymouth-mi.patch.com/events/elks-lodge-jazz-night.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Commerce Township, MI
The March installment of the Steinway Jazz Cafe features the Cliff Monear Trio (featuring string bassist Paul Keller and drummer Scott Kretzer) with special guest trumpeter Dwight Adams. Dwight Adams' impressive chops, beautiful sound and incredible creativity have made him one of Detroit's most respected jazz musicians. Dwight is a member of the Wayne State University Jazz Faculty. He tours frequently with Stevie Wonder all over the world. Showtime is 7 till 9 PM. $10 at the door pays the band. Refreshments are served at the intermission. This monthly jazz event is held at Steinway Piano Gallery of Detroit, 2700 E. West Maple Road (at the SE corner of M-5 and Maple). For reservations call 248/560-9200.

Friday, March 30, 2012 Detroit, MI
The 7-piece Paul Keller Ensemble performs 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, March 31, 2012 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Quartet with string bassist Paul Keller, vocalist Sarah D'Angelo, pianist Duncan McMillan and saxophonist Ben Jansson play and sing great jazz from 7 till 10:30 PM at Zal Gaz Grotto, 2070 W. Stadium Boulevard (between Liberty and Pauline) on the west side of Ann Arbor. Zal Gaz Grotto offers good food and drinks at reasonable prices, safe and free parking. $10 cover charge pays the band.

Monday, April 2, 2012 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Belleville High School Jazz Band to Zal Gaz Grotto as participants in the 2011/2012 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 7:30 PM till 8:30. Then, the Belleville HS Jazz Band will play a 30 minute set from 8:30 PM till 9:00. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The Belleville High School Jazz Band is directed by Mike Campbell.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Grosse Pointe, MI
The Paul Keller Quintet performs a special concert at the Jazz Forum Series from 7 till 9 PM at Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church, 17150 Maumee Ave Grosse Pointe, MI 48230-1590. Performing with Keller are vocalist/clarinetist Sarah D'Angelo, pianist Duncan McMillan, saxophonist Ben Jansson and special guest trumpeter Dwight Adams. Tickets are $15 at the door. For reservations call: For more info: call 313/881-0420.

Saturday, April 7, 2012 Southfield, MI
Paul Keller and Friends play DIXIELAND and SWING MUSIC at Shield's Pizza from 1 PM till 4 PM. Keller is joined by trombonist Chuck Moss, trumpeter Dave Tatrow, saxophonist/clarinetist Ben Jansson, drummer Tom Brown and guitarist Ralph Tope. Shield's Pizza is located at 25101 Telegraph Road (just north of ten Mile Road). Call Shield's Pizza at 248/356-2720. Enjoy the great food, full bar, and friendly jazz-family atmosphere.

Monday, April 9, 2012 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Wayne State University Jazz Band to Zal Gaz Grotto as participants in the 2011/2012 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 7:30 PM till 8:30. Then, the WSU Jazz Band will play a 30 minute set from 8:30 PM till 9:00. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The Wayne State University Jazz Band is directed by Russ Miller.

Friday, April 13, 2012 Ann Arbor, MI
The Doug Horn Quartet featuring multi-saxophonist Doug Horn, string bassist Shannon Wade, drummer Dave Taylor, vibraphonist Cary Kocher play GREAT, CLASSIC, STRAIGHT AHEAD JAZZ from 7 till 10:30 PM at Zal Gaz Grotto, 2070 W. Stadium Boulevard (between Liberty and Pauline) on the west side of Ann Arbor. Zal Gaz Grotto offers good food and drinks at reasonable prices; safe and free parking, too. $10 cover charge pays the band. Spread the word!

Sunday, April 15, 2012 Ann Arbor, MI
The Ellen Rowe Trio featuring Paul Keller and Pete Siers perform at Kerrytown Concert House from 2 till 3:30 PM. This is another in their popular ALL ABOUT THE TRIO Jazz Concert Series. For reservations call Kerrytown Concert House at 734/769-2999.

Monday, April 16, 2012 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Ann Arbor Tappan Middle School Jazz Band to the Zal Gaz Grotto as participants in the 2011/2012 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. This will be Tappan Middle School Jazz Band's 23rd consecutive annual appearance with the PKO! The PKO will play from 7:30 PM till 8:30. Then, the Tappan MSJB will play a 30 minute set from 8:40 PM till 9:10. Members of the Tappan MSJB will be invited to join the PKO for the last set from 9:15 till 10:15 PM. This event will be rewarding and memorable for the student musicians, the pros and audience members alike. The Tappan Middle School Jazz Band is directed by Fred Smith.

Wednesday, April 18 through Friday, April 20, 2012 Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Paul Keller will perform with pianist Cliff Monear and drummer Scott Kretzer from 6:30 till 9:30 (on Wednesday and Thursday) and from 6:30 till 11:30 PM (on Friday) at The Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval Avenue. The Dirty Dog serves top-quality gourmet cuisine in a beautiful, Old English Pub-style atmosphere. Reservations are a MUST. Call 313/882-5299. Check out http://www.dirtydogjazz.com/

Thursday, April 19, 2012 Ann Arbor, MI
Vocalist Sarah D'Angelo leads a quartet of her friends from 9 PM till midnight at Vinology, 100 S. Main. Performing with D'Angelo will be saxophonist Ben Jansson, pianist Duncan McMillan and bassist Shannon Wade. The quartet will play a mix of standards, jazz tunes and original music. Vinology offers fine food and great wine in a hip, cosmopolitan setting. No cover charge at Vinology.

Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22, 2012 Phoenix, AZ
Paul Keller will participate in the 35th Annual Paradise Valley Jazz Party. Paul will be an All Star and perform sets with pianist Tamir Hendelman, saxophonist Houston Person, trombonist Bill Watrous, guitarist Bruce Forman and drummers Butch Miles and Lewis Nash. For more info check out www.paradisevalleyjazz.com.

Monday, April 23, 2012 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Orchestra welcomes Ann Arbor Pioneer High School Jazz Band to Zal Gaz Grotto as participants in the 2011/2012 PKO Jazz Student Outreach Program. The PKO will play from 7:30 PM till 8:30. Then, the Pioneer HS Jazz Band will play a 30 minute set from 8:30 PM till 9:00. Members of the Pioneer Jazz Band will be invited to join the PKO for the last set from 9:00 till 10:00 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.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Commerce Township, MI
The April installment of the Steinway Jazz Cafe features the Cliff Monear Trio (featuring string bassist Paul Keller and drummer Scott Kretzer) with special guest vocalist/clarinet Sarah D'Angelo. Sarah D'Angelo is a relative new-comer to the Detroit jazz scene but she is quickly gaining recognition and praise as a smart, charming and passionate jazz singer and entertainer. Sarah's beautiful clarinet playing is an extra added bonus! Showtime is 7 till 9 PM. $10 at the door pays the band. Refreshments are served at the intermission. This monthly jazz event is held at Steinway Piano Gallery of Detroit, 2700 E. West Maple Road (at the SE corner of M-5 and Maple). For reservations call 248/560-9200.

Thursday, April 26, 2012 Ann Arbor, MI
The Paul Keller Quartet with string bassist Paul Keller, vocalist Sarah D'Angelo, pianist Duncan McMillan and saxophonist Ben Jansson play and sing great jazz from 7 till 10 PM at Passport Restaurant and Lounge, 3776 South State Street (just south of I-94) in Ann Arbor. Passport Lounge offers excellent food (sushi is their speciality) and drinks at reasonable prices, free parking, no cover charge. Here's a big perk: Mention to your waiter/waitress that you came to Passport to support the Paul Keller Quartet and receive 50% OFF selected dinner entrees! The PK4 will play at Passport Lounge the 4th Thursday of EVERY month. Next gig is Thursday, May 24, 2012.

Friday, April 27, 2012 Ann Arbor, MI
Paul Keller performs from 7 till 10:30 PM at Zal Gaz Grotto, 2070 W. Stadium Boulevard (between Liberty and Pauline) with his friends vocalist Sunny Wilkinson (from East Lansing, MI), pianist Ellen Rowe and drummer Pete Siers. Good food and drinks available at Zal Gaz Grotto. Lots of safe, FREE parking, too. $10 at the door pays the band. Call Zal Gaz Grotto at 734/663-1202.

Saturday, April 28, 2012 Detroit, MI
Paul Keller, Duncan McMillan and Ben Jansson will play at the newly re-open London Chop House from 7:30 till 11:30 PM. The London Chop House is one of Detroit's premier restaurants serving the highest quality steaks. The London Chop House is located at 155 W. Congress in downtown Detroit. Call 313/962-0277. Check out the Free Press Article.

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