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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260531T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260531T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T071707 CREATED:20260225T153654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T153654Z UID:10000286-1780250400-1780259400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:The NOW Trio ft. Travis Aukerman 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-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/the-now-trio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260603T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260603T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T071707 CREATED:20260310T192226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T192226Z UID:10000280-1780513200-1780522200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Tristan Cappel 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/tristan-cappel-quintet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/tristan-cappel.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T220000 DTSTAMP:20260414T071707 CREATED:20260406T162029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T165249Z UID:10000298-1780599600-1780610400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Edmar Castaneda 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/edmar-castaneda/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/edmar-castaneda.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T183000 DTSTAMP:20260414T071707 CREATED:20260409T142721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T142721Z UID:10000309-1780675200-1780684200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Swing Happy Hour: Kerrytown Stompers DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/swing-happy-hour-kerrytown-stompers-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/kerrytown-stompers.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T220000 DTSTAMP:20260414T071707 CREATED:20260413T185021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T185021Z UID:10000301-1780686000-1780696800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Matt Von Roderick 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/matt-von-roderick/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/matt-von-roderick.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T220000 DTSTAMP:20260414T071707 CREATED:20260129T154259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T192326Z UID:10000253-1780772400-1780783200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Straight Ahead 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/straight-ahead-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/straight-ahead.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260607T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260607T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T071707 CREATED:20260310T192432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T192432Z UID:10000291-1780855200-1780864200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Alain Sullivan's SoulHeart Collective 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/alain-sullivans-soulheart-collective-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/AlainSullivanBNW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260610T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260610T220000 DTSTAMP:20260414T071707 CREATED:20260327T163907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T164022Z UID:10000305-1781118000-1781128800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:James Gaiters 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/james-gaiters-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/james-gaiters.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T220000 DTSTAMP:20260414T071707 CREATED:20260310T192930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T192930Z UID:10000292-1781204400-1781215200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Kasan Belgrave 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/kasan-belgrave/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/KasanBelgrave-Newcropped.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260612T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260612T220000 DTSTAMP:20260414T071707 CREATED:20260310T193050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T193050Z UID:10000281-1781290800-1781301600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Jordan VanHemert 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/jordan-vanhemert/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/tristan-cappel-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260613T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260613T220000 DTSTAMP:20260414T071707 CREATED:20260310T193355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T141701Z UID:10000282-1781377200-1781388000@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-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SeanDobbinsBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260614T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260614T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T071707 CREATED:20260310T193516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T193516Z UID:10000279-1781460000-1781469000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Nick Collins 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/nick-collins-trio-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/nick-collins.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T071707 CREATED:20260316T155142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T155142Z UID:10000300-1781722800-1781731800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Third Coast Swing DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/third-coast-swing-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/third-coast-swing.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T071707 CREATED:20260310T195017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T204926Z UID:10000293-1781809200-1781818200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Hannah Marks 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/hannah-marks/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hannah-marks-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T071707 CREATED:20260326T195555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T195555Z UID:10000304-1781982000-1781991000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Keigo Hirakawa 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/keigo-hirakawa-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/hands.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260621T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260621T203000 DTSTAMP:20260414T071707 CREATED:20260310T195301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T201426Z UID:10000294-1782064800-1782073800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Rossano Sportiello Trio ft. Paul Keller & Ed Metz 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/rossano-sportiello-trio-ft-paul-keller-ed-metz/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/rossano-sportiello.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T071707 CREATED:20260310T195532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T195532Z UID:10000295-1782327600-1782336600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Chuck Redd 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/chuck-redd/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/chuck-redd.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T071707 CREATED:20260310T195716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T195716Z UID:10000274-1782414000-1782423000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Michael Malis 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/michael-malis/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/michael-malis-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T180000 DTSTAMP:20260414T071708 CREATED:20260316T160640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T160640Z UID:10000297-1782489600-1782496800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Happy Hour: University of Michigan Jazz Ambassadors 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/university-of-michigan-jazz-ambassadors/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/UofMJazzAmbassadorsBNW.png.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T220000 DTSTAMP:20260414T071708 CREATED:20260310T195823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T202715Z UID:10000296-1782500400-1782511200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Marion Hayden Legacy Ensemble 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/marion-hayden-legacy-ensemble/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/marion-hayden.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260627T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260627T213000 DTSTAMP:20260414T071708 CREATED:20260310T200032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T200032Z UID:10000284-1782586800-1782595800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Olivia Van Goor Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/olivia-van-goor-quartet-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/OliviaVanoorBNW2.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T220000 DTSTAMP:20260414T071708 CREATED:20260319T162427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T162427Z UID:10000302-1782673200-1782684000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Erena Terakubo 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/erena-terakubo/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/erena-terakuba.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR