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SUMMARY:Isis Damil
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \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
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SUMMARY:Chris Glassman
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \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
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SUMMARY:Nate Topo Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \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
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SUMMARY:Ken Kozora Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \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
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SUMMARY:Swing Happy Hour: Kerrytown Stompers
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \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
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SUMMARY:Nate Winn Group
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203643
CREATED:20251215T192055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T162636Z
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SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins All Star Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \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-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260222T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203643
CREATED:20260107T161929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T163523Z
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SUMMARY:Jordan Anderson Trio
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/jordan-anderson-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260225T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203643
CREATED:20260105T185307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T162058Z
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SUMMARY:Ramona Collins Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \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/ramona-collins-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203643
CREATED:20251215T192530Z
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SUMMARY:Houston Patton & Hidden Nomination
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \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/houston-patton-hidden-nomination-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203643
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SUMMARY:Kahil El'Zabar's Ethnic Heritage Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260228T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203643
CREATED:20251215T192817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T163744Z
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SUMMARY:Chico Pinheiro + Kzoo Jazz Project
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \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/chico-pinheiro-kzoo-jazz-project/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260301T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260301T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203643
CREATED:20260107T172132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T164203Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz & Poetry with One Single Rose
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260304T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203643
CREATED:20251217T175405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T162221Z
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SUMMARY:Alex Anest Trio
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/alex-anest-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260305T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203643
CREATED:20260129T152130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T212030Z
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SUMMARY:Bria Skonberg
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \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/bria-skonberg/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203643
CREATED:20260122T174212Z
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SUMMARY:WEMU 5:01 Jazz Series: Ellen Rowe
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \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/501-ellen-rowe/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203644
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SUMMARY:Don Hicks & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260307T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203644
CREATED:20251226T171135Z
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SUMMARY:Tatiana Eva-Marie
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260308T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260308T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203644
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SUMMARY:Anthony Stanco Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \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/anthony-stanco-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203644
CREATED:20251217T175914Z
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SUMMARY:Mercer Patterson Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \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/mercer-patterson-quintet-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203644
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SUMMARY:New Nostalgia
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260313T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203644
CREATED:20251217T180756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T144152Z
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SUMMARY:Pamela Wise & Naima Shambourger: Celebrating Women in Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \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/pamela-wise/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260314T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203644
CREATED:20251226T170840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T191549Z
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SUMMARY:Immanuel Wilkins Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260315T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260315T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203644
CREATED:20251217T180905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T183253Z
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SUMMARY:Rick Roe Trio
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \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/rick-roe-trio-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260318T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203644
CREATED:20251217T181619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T173733Z
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SUMMARY:Lisa Sung Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203644
CREATED:20251217T181708Z
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SUMMARY:Randy Napoleon
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203644
CREATED:20251226T170628Z
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SUMMARY:Linda May Han Oh
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260321T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203644
CREATED:20251217T182455Z
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SUMMARY:Laura Simone Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260322T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260322T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203644
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SUMMARY:Sunny Wilkinson Trio
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T203644
CREATED:20251217T183533Z
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SUMMARY:Gwenyth Hayes Trio
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Nov 12	\n\n	\n		\n		Bobby Watson w/ the Kzoo Jazz Project\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $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	BOBBY WATSON sits among the pantheon of present-day jazz greats. Born in Lawrence\, Kan.\, his career now spans more than four decades. A multi-GRAMMY®-nominated saxophonist\, composer\, bandleader\, educator and producer\, Watson trained formally at the University of Miami and then\, from 1977-1981\, earned his “doctorate” as musical director of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. During his four-plus years with the legendary drummer\, the saxophonist contributed to 14 Jazz Messengers recordings — more than anyone else in the group’s 35-year (1955-1990) storied history. \nNot surprisingly\, Watson has received a number of well-deserved awards that in various ways recognize his musical contributions throughout his career. In 2011 the saxophonist was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of fame. In 2013 he received the prestigious Benny Golson Jazz Masters Award from Howard University in Washington\, D.C. Simultaneously\, the Black National Caucus officially recognized his work in the Congressional Record. On August 23\, 2014 – serendipitously Watson’s 61st birthday – he was selected as one of the first inductees into the then-newly established 18th and Vine “Jazz Walk of Fame.” Joining him was Pat Metheny as the only other living selection; four of the city’s jazz cornerstones also received recognition: Count Basie\, Jay McShann\, Parker and Mary Lou Williams. \nABOUT THE KZOO JAZZ PROJECT\nMatthew Fries – Piano\nPianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano\, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful"\, “introspective"\, "full of joy and wonderment"\, and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an indemand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great American Jazz Piano Competition\, he has toured worldwide\, appears on scores of recordings\, and his work has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years” (The New York Times)\, and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times \nCarlo De Rosa – Bass\n"De Rosa is quite a revelation. Best known as a sideman...he is a virtuoso bassist with a technique recalling that of Jaco Pastorius or Scott LaFaro from the past and maybe Drew Gress from the present. As a composer\, he is equally formidable.... But however involved the arrangements become\, everything is completely accessible and this is an exceptional album. As for the musicians\, Mark Shim...is one of the most original of all the current tenor stylists. His...solos come in short\, sharp bursts and always leave one wanting more. Vijay Iyer\, heard here on Rhodes more often than usual\, is now unquestionably the ground breaking pianist in jazz\, really gets into De Rosa's conception\, adding his own idiosyncratic interpretations and also inspires all the solo sections. As for Justin Brown\, his playing...will certainly give exposure to his outstanding talent. All in all\, a super strongly individual stylists playing deep\, dark\, muscular music with a remarkably wide appeal." – Jazzwise \nKeith Hall – Drums\nKeith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years\, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording with Curtis Stigers. Hall has also performed with the likes of Betty Carter\, Sir Roland Hanna\, Michael Phillip Mossman\, New York Voices\, Janis Siegel\, Terrell Stafford\, Steve Wilson and many others. He continues to tour and record with his critically acclaimed NYC-based trio TRI-FI. Hall lived and worked in New York City for nine years performing in a multitude of musical contexts and was a regular sub on Broadway’s Lion King. He toured Europe in the American Music Abroad Program with the Latin-jazz quartet\, Grupo Yanqui. Hall is Jazz Drum Set Professor at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo MI\, where he holds his annual Summer Drum Intensive. He is the author Jazz Drums Now! Vol. 1 and Vol. 2\, and the radio host for Jazz Currents on WMUK\, the NPR affiliate in Kalamazoo\, Mich. \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
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