BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blue LLama - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Blue LLama X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bluellamaclub.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Blue LLama REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART: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:20260329T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260329T203000 DTSTAMP:20260119T174453Z CREATED:20251217T203525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T174453Z UID:10000228-1774807200-1774816200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Paul Vornhagen Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/paul-vornhagen-quartet-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_9662.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260328T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260328T213000 DTSTAMP:20260127T174826Z CREATED:20251217T184748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T174826Z UID:10000227-1774724400-1774733400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Joan Belgrave DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/joan-belgrave/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Joan-Belgrave.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260327T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260327T213000 DTSTAMP:20260119T174214Z CREATED:20251217T183857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T174214Z UID:10000226-1774638000-1774647000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins Organ Trio ft. Dana Badcock DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sean-dobbins-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SeanDobbinsBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T213000 DTSTAMP:20260119T174023Z CREATED:20251217T183533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T174023Z UID:10000225-1774465200-1774474200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Gwenyth Hayes Trio DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/gwenyth-hayes-trio/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/gwenyth-hayes.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260322T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260322T203000 DTSTAMP:20260211T173430Z CREATED:20251217T182633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T173430Z UID:10000223-1774202400-1774211400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Sunny Wilkinson Trio DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sunny-wilkinson-trio/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sunny-wilkinson.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260321T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260321T220000 DTSTAMP:20260312T134058Z CREATED:20251217T182455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T134058Z UID:10000209-1774119600-1774130400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Laura Simone Quintet DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/laura-simone-quintet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/laura-simone.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T220000 DTSTAMP:20260313T134736Z CREATED:20251226T170628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T134736Z UID:10000208-1774033200-1774044000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Linda May Han Oh DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/linda-may-han-oh/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/linda-may-han-oh.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T220000 DTSTAMP:20260119T173802Z CREATED:20251217T181708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T173802Z UID:10000207-1773946800-1773957600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Randy Napoleon DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/randy-napoleon/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/randy-napoleon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260318T213000 DTSTAMP:20260119T173733Z CREATED:20251217T181619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T173733Z UID:10000224-1773860400-1773869400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Lisa Sung Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/lisa-sung-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/lisa-sung-piano.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260315T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260315T203000 DTSTAMP:20260225T183253Z CREATED:20251217T180905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T183253Z UID:10000206-1773597600-1773606600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Rick Roe Trio DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/rick-roe-trio-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/rick-roe.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260314T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260314T220000 DTSTAMP:20260310T191549Z CREATED:20251226T170840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T191549Z UID:10000205-1773514800-1773525600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Immanuel Wilkins Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/immanuel-wilkins/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/immanuel-wilkins.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260313T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260313T220000 DTSTAMP:20260217T144152Z CREATED:20251217T180756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T144152Z UID:10000204-1773428400-1773439200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Pamela Wise & Naima Shambourger: Celebrating Women in Jazz DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/pamela-wise/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/pamela-wise.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T220000 DTSTAMP:20260119T173258Z CREATED:20251217T180549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T173258Z UID:10000203-1773342000-1773352800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:New Nostalgia DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/new-nostalgia/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/new-nostalgia.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T213000 DTSTAMP:20260302T154808Z CREATED:20251217T175914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T154808Z UID:10000202-1773255600-1773264600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Mercer Patterson Quintet DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/mercer-patterson-quintet-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MercerPattersonBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260308T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260308T203000 DTSTAMP:20260223T164621Z CREATED:20251217T175654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T164621Z UID:10000201-1772992800-1773001800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Anthony Stanco Quintet DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/anthony-stanco-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/anthony-stanco.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260307T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260307T220000 DTSTAMP:20260223T164215Z CREATED:20251226T171135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T164215Z UID:10000200-1772910000-1772920800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Tatiana Eva-Marie DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/tatiana-eva-marie/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/tatiana-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T220000 DTSTAMP:20260302T183945Z CREATED:20251217T175516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T183945Z UID:10000199-1772823600-1772834400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Don Hicks & Friends DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/don-hicks-and-friends-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/don-hicks.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T180000 DTSTAMP:20260306T145050Z CREATED:20260122T174212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T145050Z UID:10000248-1772812800-1772820000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:WEMU 5:01 Jazz Series: Ellen Rowe DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/501-ellen-rowe/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ellen-rowe.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260305T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260305T220000 DTSTAMP:20260224T212030Z CREATED:20260129T152130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T212030Z UID:10000247-1772737200-1772748000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Bria Skonberg DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/bria-skonberg/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bria-skonberg.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260304T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260304T213000 DTSTAMP:20260223T162221Z CREATED:20251217T175405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T162221Z UID:10000222-1772650800-1772659800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Alex Anest Trio DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/alex-anest-trio/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/alex-anest.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260301T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260301T203000 DTSTAMP:20260216T164203Z CREATED:20260107T172132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T164203Z UID:10000221-1772388000-1772397000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Jazz & Poetry with One Single Rose DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/jazz-poetry-with-one-single-rose/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/One-Single-Rose.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260228T220000 DTSTAMP:20260216T163744Z CREATED:20251215T192817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T163744Z UID:10000198-1772305200-1772316000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Chico Pinheiro + Kzoo Jazz Project DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/chico-pinheiro-kzoo-jazz-project/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/chico-pinheiro.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T213000 DTSTAMP:20260216T163315Z CREATED:20260119T171905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T163315Z UID:10000197-1772218800-1772227800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Kahil El'Zabar's Ethnic Heritage Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/kahil-el-zabar/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/kahil-el-zabar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T213000 DTSTAMP:20260216T162719Z CREATED:20251215T192530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T162719Z UID:10000218-1772132400-1772141400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Houston Patton & Hidden Nomination DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/houston-patton-hidden-nomination-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/houston-patton.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260225T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260225T213000 DTSTAMP:20260216T162058Z CREATED:20260105T185307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T162058Z UID:10000234-1772046000-1772055000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Ramona Collins Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ramona-collins-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ramona-collins.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260222T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260222T203000 DTSTAMP:20260209T163523Z CREATED:20260107T161929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T163523Z UID:10000236-1771783200-1771792200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Jordan Anderson Trio DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/jordan-anderson-trio/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/jordan-anderson.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T213000 DTSTAMP:20260209T162636Z CREATED:20251215T192055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T162636Z UID:10000173-1771700400-1771709400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins All Star Quintet DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sean-dobbins-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SeanDobbinsBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260220T213000 DTSTAMP:20260209T162151Z CREATED:20251215T191936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T162151Z UID:10000172-1771614000-1771623000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Nate Winn Group DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/nate-winn-group/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/nate-winn.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260220T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260220T183000 DTSTAMP:20260119T171100Z CREATED:20251215T191734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T171100Z UID:10000196-1771603200-1771612200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Swing Happy Hour: Kerrytown Stompers DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\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-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/kerrytown-stompers.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T213000 DTSTAMP:20260209T161402Z CREATED:20251215T191417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T161402Z UID:10000217-1771527600-1771536600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Ken Kozora Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sat | Apr 18 \n\n \n \n Walter Smith III Trio\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm \n$95 Dinner & Show\n$50 Cover Only \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 About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n From an early age\, Walter began taking music very seriously. “My first gig was playing at a McDonald's in Houston with another saxophone player. I took a solo on “Blue Bossa.” It was terrible. People clapped\, and I figured if I could get away with that and get applause\, how could I fail?” \nAlthough it may appear Smith is a new voice on the scene\, he is widely recognized as an adept performer\, accomplished composer\, and inspired educator. Smith’s recent release\, return to casual\, garnered critical acclaim from audiences and critics alike. “return to casual [is] Smith’s deeply poised first album as a leader for Blue Note... The whole enterprise rings of cool sophistication in a small-group style that Smith and his contemporaries helped define... In that sense\, return to casual is not just a homecoming of sorts\, but also an emphatic confirmation.” In September of 2024\, Smith released his sophomore album for Blue Note Records\, “three of us are from Houston and Reuben is not”\, featuring a new offering of original music. \nSmith has developed under the wings of many of the music’s greats. Walter is/has been a member of several influential groups (recording and/or touring)\, including the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band\, Terence Blanchard Quintet\, Eric Harland's “Voyager”\, Bill Stewart Trio\, Jason Moran’s In My Mind: Monk at Town Hall\, Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet\, the Christian McBride “Situation”\, Marquis Hill “New Gospel Revisited”\, Gerald Clayton Quintet\, Christian Scott group\, and the Sean Jones Quintet to name a few. \nSmith has performed worldwide\, participating in virtually every international festival and famed venues such as Carnegie Hall\, the Village Vanguard\, and the Kennedy Center. In addition\, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on recordings with many important artists including Mulgrew Miller\, Billy Childs\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Joe Lovano\, Herbie Hancock\, Maria Schneider\, Ron Carter\, Ralph Peterson\, and a host of others. To date\, Walter has appeared on over 100 recordings that have been released worldwide. \nOriginally from Houston\, TX\, Smith now resides in Boston\, MA\, and is Chair of Woodwinds at Berklee College of Music\, helping to prepare the next generation of young artists. \nDinner & Show Menu:\nFirst Course:\nBEET SALAD: whipped feta\nOr\nSHRIMP CAVATELLI: preserved lemon \nMain Course:\nSWORDFISH: picada\nOr\nBACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN: smoked blackberry \nDessert:\nTIRAMISU: espresso ganache\nOr\nCOCONUT CAKE: passion fruit \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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ken-kozora-quartet-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ken-kozora-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR