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SUMMARY:Ellen Rowe Trio ft. Rob Bickley & Jesse Kramer
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\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	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ellen-rowe-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261002T190000
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SUMMARY:Erena Terakubo Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\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	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/erena-terakubo-quartet/
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SUMMARY:Date Night: Aris Chalin Piano Duo
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\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	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/aris-chalin-piano-duo-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T190000
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SUMMARY:Marcus Elliot
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\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	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/marcus-elliot-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261010T183000
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SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\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	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sean-dobbins-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261011T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261011T213000
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SUMMARY:Joshua Redman Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\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	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/joshua-redman-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261017T213000
DTSTAMP:20260803T190431Z
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UID:10000374-1792263600-1792272600@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Tumbao Bravo
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\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	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/tumbao-bravo-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T213000
DTSTAMP:20260803T190704Z
CREATED:20260803T190704Z
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UID:10000375-1792782000-1792791000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Tiffany Gridiron
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\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	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/tiffany-gridiron-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261024T213000
DTSTAMP:20260803T191105Z
CREATED:20260803T191105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T191105Z
UID:10000376-1792868400-1792877400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Demetrius Nabors
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\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	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/demetrius-nabors-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T220000
DTSTAMP:20260803T191229Z
CREATED:20260803T191229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T191229Z
UID:10000377-1793386800-1793397600@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Rodney Whitaker Group
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\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	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/rodney-whitaker-group-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261106T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261106T180000
DTSTAMP:20260812T193857Z
CREATED:20260812T193857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T193857Z
UID:10000395-1793980800-1793988000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:WEMU 5:01 Jazz Series: Rick Roe with Laith Al Saadi
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\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	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/rick-roe-501/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261108T213000
DTSTAMP:20260810T165513Z
CREATED:20260810T165513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T165513Z
UID:10000394-1794160800-1794173400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Caity Gyorgy
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\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	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab)	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/caity-gyorgy/
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