Events for August 10, 2019 - November 21, 2018

On FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, Paul's string of performances with Chicago saxophonist par excellence Juli Wood culminates, appropriately, in an appearance at FinnFest USA—where you will for sure hear the rare treat of Finnish folk songs beautifully adapted for a jazz setting! Once again Juli takes with her, for her Quartet, bassist Clay Schaub, drummer Mike Schlick, and of course [...]

On SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, Paul joins fine vocalist Anne Davis and Milwaukee bass icon Jim Paolo for a relaxing evening of jazz, dining, and cocktails at The Bay, in the heart of Whitefish Bay!

Join Paul and the gang on the evening of FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 as they again take the stage at Caroline's to deliver a scintillating set of originals and jazz standards. This incarnation of the Quartet  includes (as usual) Eric Schoor on tenor sax, Clay Schaub on bass, and Todd Howell on drums.  

On WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 fabulous Chicago-based saxophonist and vocalist Juli Wood heads up a trio with Paul on guitar and Clay Schaub on bass, at Racine's swashbuckling, nautical-themed Yardarm Bar and Grill. A fine occasion for fried fish and cookin' jazz in one spot!

On FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, Paul and the crew return once more to Caroline's to deliver a scintillating set of originals and jazz standards. This incarnation of the Quartet  includes (as usual) Eric Schoor on tenor sax, Clay Schaub on bass, and Todd Howell on drums.  

On SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, this esteemed group of  jazz performers and educators (the resident jazz faculty group at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music) returns to the Jazz Estate on Milwaukee's East Side. Come join Paul, along with trumpeter Eric Jacobson, tenor saxophonist Eric Schoor, pianist Mark Davis, special guest bassist Charles Ledvina, and drummer David Bayles, for [...]

On FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, Paul and his trio return to the fabulous Jazz Estate on Milwaukee's East Side. Come join him, along with bassist Jeff Hamann and drummer Todd Howell, to recommence the cookin'! Original tunes, standard tunes, fresh musical arrangements, bold but tasty playing—plus hip and classy atmosphere, good company, and fine libations.

On THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, join wonderful Chicago-based (but Wisconsin-rooted) saxophonist and vocalist Juli Wood for an appearance at the illustrious Jazz Estate on Milwaukee's East Side, with her trio including old friends Paul on guitar, Clay Schaub on bass, and Dave Bayles on drums!

On NEW YEAR'S EVE, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, Paul does double duty at Milwaukee's central jazz club - first playing the mellower warm-up set (from 8:30 to 10:00 p.m.) in a duo with wonderful Madison bassist John Christiansen, then as part of Eric Jacobson's special NYEtet to ring in the New Year! This main-event lineup will [...]

On TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, Paul rings in his second half-century of life with a party and a night of playing jazz, at this central jazz club of the Milwaukee scene. He'll be in the musical company good friends Clay Schaub on bass, Dave Bayles on drums, and a plethora of special guest performers. The club is [...]

On SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, this esteemed group of  jazz performers and educators (the resident jazz faculty group at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music) returns to the Jazz Estate on Milwaukee's East Side. Come join Paul, along with trumpeter Eric Jacobson, tenor saxophonist Eric Schoor, pianist Mark Davis, bassist Jeff Hamann, and drummer David Bayles, for a swingin' [...]