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SUMMARY:Bria Skonberg
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\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:20260304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260304T213000
DTSTAMP:20260223T162221Z
CREATED:20251217T175405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T162221Z
UID:10000222-1772650800-1772659800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Alex Anest Trio
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\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:20260301T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260301T203000
DTSTAMP:20260216T164203Z
CREATED:20260107T172132Z
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UID:10000221-1772388000-1772397000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Jazz & Poetry with One Single Rose
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/jazz-poetry-with-one-single-rose/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260228T220000
DTSTAMP:20260216T163744Z
CREATED:20251215T192817Z
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UID:10000198-1772305200-1772316000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Chico Pinheiro + Kzoo Jazz Project
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\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:20260227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T213000
DTSTAMP:20260216T163315Z
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SUMMARY:Kahil El'Zabar's Ethnic Heritage Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\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:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T213000
DTSTAMP:20260216T162719Z
CREATED:20251215T192530Z
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UID:10000218-1772132400-1772141400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Houston Patton & Hidden Nomination
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\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:20260225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260225T213000
DTSTAMP:20260216T162058Z
CREATED:20260105T185307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T162058Z
UID:10000234-1772046000-1772055000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Ramona Collins Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\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:20260222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260222T203000
DTSTAMP:20260209T163523Z
CREATED:20260107T161929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T163523Z
UID:10000236-1771783200-1771792200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Jordan Anderson Trio
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\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:20260221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T213000
DTSTAMP:20260209T162636Z
CREATED:20251215T192055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T162636Z
UID:10000173-1771700400-1771709400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins All Star Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\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:20260220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260220T213000
DTSTAMP:20260209T162151Z
CREATED:20251215T191936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T162151Z
UID:10000172-1771614000-1771623000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Nate Winn Group
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/nate-winn-group/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260220T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260220T183000
DTSTAMP:20260119T171100Z
CREATED:20251215T191734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T171100Z
UID:10000196-1771603200-1771612200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Swing Happy Hour: Kerrytown Stompers
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/swing-happy-hour-kerrytown-stompers-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T213000
DTSTAMP:20260209T161402Z
CREATED:20251215T191417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T161402Z
UID:10000217-1771527600-1771536600@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Ken Kozora Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ken-kozora-quartet-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T213000
DTSTAMP:20260209T160938Z
CREATED:20251215T191130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T160938Z
UID:10000216-1771441200-1771450200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Nate Topo Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/nate-topo-quintet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260215T203000
DTSTAMP:20260202T160120Z
CREATED:20251217T151119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T160120Z
UID:10000220-1771178400-1771187400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Chris Glassman
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/chris-glassman/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260214T213000
DTSTAMP:20260205T152707Z
CREATED:20260114T212056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T152707Z
UID:10000171-1771095600-1771104600@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Isis Damil
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/isis-damil/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260213T213000
DTSTAMP:20260212T213432Z
CREATED:20260114T212019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T213432Z
UID:10000194-1771009200-1771018200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:La Tanya Hall
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/la-tanya-hall-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T213000
DTSTAMP:20260202T154626Z
CREATED:20251216T153121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T154626Z
UID:10000219-1770922800-1770931800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Aguankó
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/aguanko-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T213000
DTSTAMP:20260202T154223Z
CREATED:20260107T155545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T154223Z
UID:10000235-1770836400-1770845400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Brass
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/great-lakes-brass/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260119T165949Z
CREATED:20251215T190639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T165949Z
UID:10000215-1770573600-1770582600@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:An Evening with Bob Mervak
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/bob-mervak-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260207T213000
DTSTAMP:20260126T155944Z
CREATED:20251215T185951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T155944Z
UID:10000170-1770490800-1770499800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Olivia Van Goor Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/olivia-van-goor-quartet-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260206T213000
DTSTAMP:20260119T165600Z
CREATED:20251215T185842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T165600Z
UID:10000214-1770404400-1770413400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Tariq Gardner & Evening Star
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/tariq-gardner-evening-star-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260206T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260119T165448Z
CREATED:20251215T185507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T165448Z
UID:10000193-1770393600-1770400800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:WEMU 5:01 Jazz Series: organissimo
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/wemu-501-jazz-series-organissimo/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T213000
DTSTAMP:20260126T154732Z
CREATED:20251215T185131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T154732Z
UID:10000213-1770318000-1770327000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Ron Brooks Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ron-brooks-quintet-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T213000
DTSTAMP:20260126T154429Z
CREATED:20260105T183803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T154429Z
UID:10000233-1770231600-1770240600@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Jauron Perry Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/jauron-perry-quartet-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260119T163939Z
CREATED:20251215T184620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T163939Z
UID:10000212-1769968800-1769977800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Sandra Bomar Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sandra-bomar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T213000
DTSTAMP:20260119T163825Z
CREATED:20251120T215809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T163825Z
UID:10000169-1769886000-1769895000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Russ Macklem Detroit Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/russ-macklem-detroit-quintet-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T213000
DTSTAMP:20260119T163716Z
CREATED:20251120T215720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T163716Z
UID:10000185-1769799600-1769808600@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Dwight Adams Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/dwight-adams-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T183000
DTSTAMP:20260119T163624Z
CREATED:20251124T212552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T163624Z
UID:10000184-1769788800-1769797800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Swing Happy Hour: Kerrytown Stompers
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/swing-happy-hour-kerrytown-stompers-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T213000
DTSTAMP:20260122T185142Z
CREATED:20251120T215546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T185142Z
UID:10000183-1769713200-1769722200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Aya Sekine Trio
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/aya-sekine-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T213000
DTSTAMP:20260119T163456Z
CREATED:20251128T221137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T163456Z
UID:10000189-1769626800-1769635800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Elvin Sharp Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n			Straight Ahead\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the world's greatest musicians\, comes the Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead broke new ground for women in the recording industry as the first all-woman jazz band signed to a major record label- Atlantic Records. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. Featuring Alina Morr-piano\, Marion Hayden- bass\, Gayelynn McKinney- drums\, Ingrid Racine- trumpet\, and Kymberli Wright- vocals \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from jazz\, to Latin music and jazzy hip-hop. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy with a wide range of musical textures\, moods and tempos. \nThe ensemble has shared the concert stage with a who’s who of the music world including: Nancy Wilson\, Tony Bennett\, George Duke\, Ray Charles\, the Yellowjackets\, Dianne Reeves and Stanley Clark. \nWith 5 recordings to its credit\, Straight Ahead has established itself as one of jazz’s most enduring and prolific groups. The group’s first two recordings for Atlantic Jazz “Look Straight Ahead” and “Body and Soul”\, produced by legendary drummer/producer Lenny White\, made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart “Top 20”. “Dance of the Forest Rain” their evocative 3rd release for Atlantic\, produced by Bob Belden\, featured guest appearances by Kenny Garrett\, Brazilian percussionist Guillerme Franco and guitarist Fareed Haque. “City Cuts” includes fresh takes on Stevie Wonder’s classic “You Got It Bad” and the Stylistics “People Make the World Go ‘Round”. The latest release\, “Still Swinging” includes original works from the band as well as compositions from saxophonist Jimmy Heath and the late master percussionist/composer Roy Brooks. \nThese Grammy-nominated recording artists have travelled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean and Europe garnering rave reviews. \nJoy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom…..Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. \nThis is Straight Ahead! \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n					\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		RESERVE TABLE	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/elvin-sharp-quartet/
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