BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blue LLama - ECPv6.17.1//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:20260626T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T180000 DTSTAMP:20260625T143515Z CREATED:20260316T160640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T143515Z UID:10000297-1782489600-1782496800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Happy Hour: University of Michigan Jazz Ambassadors DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/university-of-michigan-jazz-ambassadors/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/UofMJazzAmbassadorsBNW.png.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T220000 DTSTAMP:20260323T202715Z CREATED:20260310T195823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T202715Z UID:10000296-1782500400-1782511200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Marion Hayden Legacy Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/marion-hayden-legacy-ensemble/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/marion-hayden.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260627T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260627T213000 DTSTAMP:20260310T200032Z CREATED:20260310T200032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T200032Z UID:10000284-1782586800-1782595800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Olivia Van Goor Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/olivia-van-goor-quartet-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/OliviaVanoorBNW2.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T220000 DTSTAMP:20260617T184214Z CREATED:20260319T162427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T184214Z UID:10000302-1782673200-1782684000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Erena Terakubo Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/erena-terakubo/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/erena.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260701T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260701T213000 DTSTAMP:20260504T181927Z CREATED:20260504T181927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T181927Z UID:10000321-1782932400-1782941400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Arnold/Jassi/Kramer: World Transcendence DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/arnold-jassi-kramer-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ArnoldJassiKramerBNW.png.jpg-sqLg-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260702T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260702T213000 DTSTAMP:20260616T190005Z CREATED:20260424T181635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T190005Z UID:10000315-1783018800-1783027800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Nicole Heitger Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/nicole-heitger-quartet-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/NicoleHeitgerBNW2.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260708T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260708T213000 DTSTAMP:20260618T152755Z CREATED:20260527T191458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T152755Z UID:10000322-1783537200-1783546200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Kahil El'Zabar & David Murray DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/kahil-el-zabar-david-murray/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/kahil-david.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260709T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260709T213000 DTSTAMP:20260625T172051Z CREATED:20260427T165347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T172051Z UID:10000316-1783623600-1783632600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Ken Kozora Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ken-kozora-quartet-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ken-kozora-group.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260710T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260710T213000 DTSTAMP:20260530T011014Z CREATED:20260512T193418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T011014Z UID:10000325-1783710000-1783719000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Noah Hogan Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/noah-hogan-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/noah-hogan.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260711T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260711T220000 DTSTAMP:20260427T170120Z CREATED:20260427T170120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T170120Z UID:10000317-1783796400-1783807200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins Organ Trio ft. Rob Dixon DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sean-dobbins-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SeanDobbinsBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260712T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260712T203000 DTSTAMP:20260624T181410Z CREATED:20260427T170524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T181410Z UID:10000318-1783879200-1783888200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:The Triumvirate DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/the-triumvirate-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_4707.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260715T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260715T220000 DTSTAMP:20260520T133232Z CREATED:20260520T133232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T133232Z UID:10000326-1784142000-1784152800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Sarah D'Angelo & Cliff Monear DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sarah-dangelo-cliff-monear-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/CliffMonearCliffMonear.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T213000 DTSTAMP:20260710T135526Z CREATED:20260526T155417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T135526Z UID:10000330-1784228400-1784237400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Moises Borges & Ava Preston DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/moises-borges-ava-preston/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ava-moises.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260717T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260717T220000 DTSTAMP:20260427T170854Z CREATED:20260427T170854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T170854Z UID:10000319-1784314800-1784325600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Gene Dunlap Band DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/gene-dunlap-band-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/gene-dunlap.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260718T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260718T213000 DTSTAMP:20260427T185213Z CREATED:20260427T171338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T185213Z UID:10000320-1784401200-1784410200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Tiffany Gridiron DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/tiffany-gridiron/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/TiffanyGridironBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260719T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260719T220000 DTSTAMP:20260619T163249Z CREATED:20260527T191640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T163249Z UID:10000323-1784484000-1784498400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Bryan Eng Trio DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/bryan-eng/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/bryan-eng.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260722T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260722T213000 DTSTAMP:20260424T181908Z CREATED:20260424T181908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T181908Z UID:10000306-1784746800-1784755800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Oliver Mayman Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/oliver-mayman-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/OliverMaymanPhoto.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T213000 DTSTAMP:20260424T182027Z CREATED:20260424T182027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T182027Z UID:10000307-1784833200-1784842200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Kenji Lee Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/kenji-lee-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/kenji-lee-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260724T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260724T183000 DTSTAMP:20260521T151754Z CREATED:20260424T183156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T151754Z UID:10000310-1784908800-1784917800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Swing Happy Hour: Kerrytown Stompers DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/swing-happy-hour-kerrytown-stompers-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/kerrytown-stompers.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260724T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260724T220000 DTSTAMP:20260424T182154Z CREATED:20260424T182154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T182154Z UID:10000311-1784919600-1784930400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Jocelyn Gould DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/jocelyn-gould/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/jocelyn-gould.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260726T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260726T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T182433Z CREATED:20260424T182433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T182433Z UID:10000312-1785088800-1785097800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Paul Vornhagen Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/paul-vornhagen-quartet-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_9662.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260729T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260729T213000 DTSTAMP:20260722T154607Z CREATED:20260424T182547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T154607Z UID:10000313-1785351600-1785360600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Seiko Jazz All Stars ft. Alicia Olatuja and Benny Bennack III DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/seiko-jazz-all-stars/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/michael-updated-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260730T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260730T213000 DTSTAMP:20260625T171541Z CREATED:20260424T182642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T171541Z UID:10000314-1785438000-1785447000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Zen Zadravec Quintet DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/zen-zadravec-quintet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/zen-zadravec-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260731T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260731T220000 DTSTAMP:20260618T144725Z CREATED:20260424T182801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T144725Z UID:10000308-1785524400-1785535200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Paxton/Spangler Septet DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/paxton-spangler-septet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/paxton-spangler.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260801T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260801T220000 DTSTAMP:20260608T161821Z CREATED:20260608T161821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T161821Z UID:10000331-1785610800-1785621600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Chris Collins & DJF All-Stars: In Music & Spirit; John Coltrane DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/djf-all-stars/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/djf-john-coltrane.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260802T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260802T203000 DTSTAMP:20260630T154718Z CREATED:20260603T180924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T154718Z UID:10000329-1785693600-1785702600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Todd Marcus - Virginia MacDonald Quintet DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/todd-marcus-quintet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/todd-virgina.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260805T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260805T213000 DTSTAMP:20260603T181451Z CREATED:20260603T181451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T181451Z UID:10000328-1785956400-1785965400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Lisa Sung Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/lisa-sung-quartet-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/lisa-sung-piano.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260806T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260806T213000 DTSTAMP:20260721T180006Z CREATED:20260608T162330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T180006Z UID:10000341-1786042800-1786051800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Elvin Sharp Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/elvin-sharp-quartet-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/blou-reed.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260807T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260807T213000 DTSTAMP:20260610T134301Z CREATED:20260603T181633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T134301Z UID:10000332-1786129200-1786138200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Olivia Van Goor Sings the Music of Anita O'Day DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/olivia-van-goor-quartet-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ovg.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260808T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260808T220000 DTSTAMP:20260603T181855Z CREATED:20260603T181855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T181855Z UID:10000333-1786215600-1786226400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Shahida Nurullah & Good Company DESCRIPTION:Sun | Feb 15 \n\n \n \n CHRIS GLASSMAN\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Hailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/shahida-nurullah-good-company-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/shahida-nurullah.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR