Paul has performed for many years (as a soloist, with small groups and orchestras) throughout Metro Chicago and Phoenix, Arizona. He has performed in shows, private parties, theatres, country clubs, hotels, lounges, with radio and TV appearances. Paul has been a sideman on numerous recordings, appeared on radio and TV and in many concert dates with notable performers. Former resident accordionist in Chicago for Bobbi Vinton.

He enjoys casual engagements and jam sessions with the finest jazz players Phoenix has to offer keeping active at National events and festivals. He has been busy recently in recording sessions working on his latest CD in the Pop?Jazz mode, to be released early this year.

Up-coming performances: National Accordion Association Concert, Dallas, Texas (March 8, 2014) and the Cotati Accordion Festival (August 17, 2014).

Past performances: Mini-concert, Mesa Accordion Event (February, 2014); Solo concert at the International Accordion Convention in Las Vegas (October 2010); jazz accordion duet concerts with Jerry Cigler at the International Accordion Convention in Las Vegas (September 27, 2012 and October 28, 2013); workshop at the NAAC convention (Dallas, 2012); 1st Runner-up, Senior Division, Roland Accordion Festival Competition (2012); performing with his friend, Mario Pedone, at the Arizona Accordion Club and at the “Big Squeeze” in Reno, NV (2010 and 2011); “Volpes” Restaurant, Petaluma, CA (2010-2013). “A Tribute to Leon Sash,” at the Florida Smash, Southeast Accordion Association, Orlando, Florida, November, 2012; North Hollywood Accordion Club, July 2012; the “Jazz Series” at Sacred Grounds, Phoenix, AZ, entitled “A Tribute to Leon Sash” July, 2012; Annual Arizona Accordion Festival (2007 to present).

For further information: pdbetken1@msn.com