BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blue LLama - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Blue LLama X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bluellamaclub.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Blue LLama REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250921T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250921T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250804T221835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T161301Z UID:10000086-1758477600-1758486600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Nicole Heitger Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/nicole-heitger-quartet-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/NicoleHeitgerBNW2.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250804T184501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T221052Z UID:10000069-1758740400-1758749400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Ron Brooks Quintet DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ron-brooks-quintet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/RonBrooksBNW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T220000 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250821T193413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T184857Z UID:10000087-1758826800-1758837600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Ekep Nkwelle DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ekep-nkwelle/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ekep-nkwelle.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T220000 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250804T190749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T190749Z UID:10000088-1758913200-1758924000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Shahida Nurullah DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/shahida-nurullah/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/shahida-nurullah.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250804T202332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T213731Z UID:10000089-1758997800-1759008600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins & The Collegiate Collage DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sean-dobbins-the-collegiate-collage/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SeanDobbinsBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T221500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T234500 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250804T203751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T203751Z UID:10000090-1759011300-1759016700@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:LATE NIGHT: Andrew Rathbun & Gary Versace DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/late-night-andrew-rathbun-gary-versace/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/andrew-rathbun.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250928T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250928T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250804T204634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T204634Z UID:10000091-1759082400-1759091400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Anthony Stanco DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/anthony-stanco/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/anthony-stanco.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250811T181944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T010912Z UID:10000092-1759345200-1759354200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Tiffany Gridiron Trio DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/tiffany-gridiron-trio-oct/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/TiffanyGridironBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251002T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251002T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250811T182755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T182755Z UID:10000093-1759431600-1759440600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Tumbao Bravo DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/tumbao-bravo/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/tumbao-bravo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251003T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251003T180000 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250909T202021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T202021Z UID:10000119-1759507200-1759514400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:WEMU 5:01 Jazz Series: Sean Dobbins Trio DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/wemu-501-jazz-series-sean-dobbins-trio/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SeanDobbinsBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251003T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251003T220000 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250811T183517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T134330Z UID:10000094-1759518000-1759528800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Luther Allison Trio DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/luther-allison-trio/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/luther-allison-new.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251004T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251004T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250811T183723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T144623Z UID:10000095-1759602600-1759613400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Nick Collins Sextet DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/nick-collins-sextet-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/nick-collins.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251005T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251005T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250811T184910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T001713Z UID:10000096-1759687200-1759696200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Diego Rivera Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/diego-rivera-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/diego-rivera.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251008T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251008T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250909T203113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T203526Z UID:10000120-1759950000-1759959000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Max Bowen Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/max-bowen-quartet-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MaxBowenBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251009T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251009T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250812T180017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T135845Z UID:10000097-1760036400-1760045400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Ajde Aman DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ajde-aman/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ajde-aman.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251010T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251010T220000 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250821T172220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T140157Z UID:10000098-1760122800-1760133600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Catherine Russell DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/catherine-russell/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/catherine-russell.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251011T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251011T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250903T160307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T204742Z UID:10000116-1760207400-1760218200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:La Tanya Hall DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/la-tanya-hall/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/la-tanya-hall.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251012T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251012T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250903T192240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T141228Z UID:10000117-1760292000-1760301000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Firas Zreik Jazz Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/firas-zreik/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/firas-zreik.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251015T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251015T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250814T204104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T163233Z UID:10000106-1760554800-1760563800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Kenji Lee Elmo Hope Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/kenji-lee-elmo-hope-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/kenji-lee-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251016T223000 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250821T172944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T190235Z UID:10000099-1760641200-1760653800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart Organ Trio DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/goldings-bernstein-stewart/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/gbs-new.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251017T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251017T183000 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250917T154031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T154031Z UID:10000126-1760716800-1760725800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Swing Happy Hour: Kerrytown Stompers DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/swing-happy-hour-kerrytown-stompers/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/kerrytown-stompers.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251017T220000 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250812T182931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T163151Z UID:10000100-1760727600-1760738400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Olivia Van Goor Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/olivia-van-goor-quartet-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/OliviaVanoorBNW2.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251018T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251018T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250812T183850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T163108Z UID:10000101-1760812200-1760823000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Jeff Haas Quintet DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/jeff-haas-quintet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/jeff-haas-quintet-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251019T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251019T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250812T184539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T162954Z UID:10000102-1760896800-1760905800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Sarah D'Angelo & Cliff Monear DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sarah-dangelo-cliff-monear-copy/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/CliffMonearCliffMonear.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251022T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250821T185317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T162758Z UID:10000110-1761159600-1761168600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Third Coast Swing ft. Dave Bennett DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/third-coast-swing/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/third-coast-swing.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251023T223000 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250825T204318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T151659Z UID:10000103-1761246000-1761258600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Arturo O'Farrill DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/arturo-ofarrill/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/arturo-ofarrill.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251024T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251024T220000 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250812T194503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T162723Z UID:10000104-1761332400-1761343200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins Organ Trio DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sean-dobbins-organ-trio-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SeanDobbinsBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251025T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251025T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250812T195555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T162614Z UID:10000105-1761417000-1761427800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Dmitri Matheny DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/dmitri-matheny/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/dmitri.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251029T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251029T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250821T193724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T152212Z UID:10000111-1761764400-1761773400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Ken Kozora Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ken-kozora-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ken-kozora-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251030T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251030T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T204710 CREATED:20250821T195510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T162345Z UID:10000112-1761850800-1761859800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Ellen Rowe Quartet ft. Mike Sakash and Sunny Wilkinson DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ellen-rowe-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/EllenRoweQuartet.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR