BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blue LLama - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20251031T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251031T220000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205602 CREATED:20250821T201347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T191359Z UID:10000113-1761937200-1761948000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Rodney Whitaker 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/rodney-whitaker-group/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/rodney-whitaker-group.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251101T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251101T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205602 CREATED:20250825T204406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T202553Z UID:10000108-1762021800-1762032600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:James Carter 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/james-carter-organ-trio/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/james-carter-organ-trio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251102T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251102T210000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205602 CREATED:20250825T204543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T202718Z UID:10000109-1762102800-1762117200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:James Carter Quintet: Lookin' At Lock 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/james-carter-quintet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/james-carter-quintet.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205602 CREATED:20250916T193520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T145345Z UID:10000121-1762369200-1762378200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Jean Wilson & Friends 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/jean-wilson-friends/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/JeanWilsonBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T223000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205602 CREATED:20250717T212155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T163817Z UID:10000057-1762455600-1762468200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Charlie Hunter 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/charlie-hunter-trio/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/CharlieHunter-Live2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251107T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251107T180000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205602 CREATED:20251001T160238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T160238Z UID:10000122-1762531200-1762538400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:WEMU 5:01 Jazz Series: Paul Vornhagen 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-paul-vornhagen/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/paul-vornhagen.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251107T220000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205602 CREATED:20250924T141415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T141415Z UID:10000135-1762542000-1762552800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Paxton/Spangler Band "Trick Bag" CD Release Show 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/paxton-spangler-band-trick-bag-cd-release-show/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/paxton-spangler.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251108T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251108T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205602 CREATED:20250902T204842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T163722Z UID:10000114-1762626600-1762637400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Brandon Woody's Upendo 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/brandon-woody/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/download.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251109T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251109T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205602 CREATED:20250916T204736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T162941Z UID:10000123-1762711200-1762720200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Naima Shambourger 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/naima-shambourger/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/naima-sham.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251112T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205602 CREATED:20250917T153057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T181537Z UID:10000124-1762974000-1762983000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project 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/bobby-watson-group/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/bobby-watson.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251114T220000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205602 CREATED:20250917T155244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T155815Z UID:10000127-1763146800-1763157600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Allen Dennard 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/allen-dennard/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/allen-dennard.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251115T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251115T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205603 CREATED:20250917T160418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T201517Z UID:10000128-1763231400-1763242200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins All-Star 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/sean-dobbins/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SeanDobbinsBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251115T221500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251115T231500 DTSTAMP:20260414T205603 CREATED:20251016T135414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T135414Z UID:10000160-1763244900-1763248500@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Late Night: No Man's Land 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/no-mans-land/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/AnnieHayesBNW.JPG-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251116T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251116T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205603 CREATED:20251013T145413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T145413Z UID:10000158-1763316000-1763325000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:The NoW 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/the-now-trio-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image0.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T223000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205603 CREATED:20250914T204833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T164106Z UID:10000118-1763575200-1763591400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Cyrus Chestnut 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/cyrus-chestnut/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cyrus-chestnut.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205603 CREATED:20251008T163318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T145144Z UID:10000155-1763665200-1763674200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Bob Sweet 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/bob-sweet-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/bob-sweet.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T220000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205603 CREATED:20250917T163359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T155210Z UID:10000130-1763751600-1763762400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Dave McMurray 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/dave-mcmurray/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ab6761610000e5eb7534bb6f9156e0fda52d54d4.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251122T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251122T220000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205603 CREATED:20250921T213552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T155618Z UID:10000131-1763836200-1763848800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Alune Wade 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/alune-wade/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/alune-wade.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251122T221500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251122T231500 DTSTAMP:20260414T205603 CREATED:20251105T213013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T213013Z UID:10000164-1763849700-1763853300@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Late Night: Liquid Street 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/liquid-street/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/liquid-street.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251123T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251123T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205603 CREATED:20251016T140001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T144917Z UID:10000161-1763920800-1763929800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:An Evening with Bob Mervak 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/bob-mervak/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/bob-mervak.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251126T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251126T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205603 CREATED:20250917T165729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T151310Z UID:10000132-1764183600-1764192600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Nate Topo Quartet ft. Zania Alaké 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/nate-topo-quartet-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/NateTopoBNW.png.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251128T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251128T183000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205603 CREATED:20251022T194532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T151755Z UID:10000162-1764349200-1764354600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Happy Hour: Alex Belhaj's Crescent City 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/alex-belhaj/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/alex-belhaj.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251128T220000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205603 CREATED:20250917T200649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T204437Z UID:10000133-1764356400-1764367200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Don Hicks & Friends 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/don-hicks-and-friends/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/don-hicks.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251129T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251129T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205603 CREATED:20250917T201440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T221311Z UID:10000134-1764441000-1764451800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Demetrius Nabors 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/demetrius-nabors/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DemetriusNaborsBW1.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251129T221500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251129T231500 DTSTAMP:20260414T205603 CREATED:20250924T164419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T152655Z UID:10000137-1764454500-1764458100@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Late Night: Blou Reed 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-blou-reed/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/blou-reed.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251130T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205603 CREATED:20250924T165651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T202631Z UID:10000138-1764525600-1764534600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Organissmo ft. Ron Blake 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/organissmo-ft-ron-blake/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/organissmo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251203T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251203T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205603 CREATED:20251001T154952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T152446Z UID:10000143-1764788400-1764797400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:David Janeway 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/david-janeway-trio/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/david-janeway-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251205T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251205T223000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205603 CREATED:20250908T150019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T153452Z UID:10000115-1764957600-1764973800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Endea Owens & the Cookout 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/endea-owens/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/44.-Dacamera-square-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251206T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251206T223000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205603 CREATED:20250929T164533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T211447Z UID:10000136-1765044000-1765060200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Endea Owens & the Cookout 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/endea-owens-the-cookout/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/44.-Dacamera-square-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251207T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251207T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T205603 CREATED:20251013T154600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T221427Z UID:10000139-1765130400-1765143000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Christmas Dreaming with Stella Cole 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/stella-cole/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/stella-cole-new.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR