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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T221500
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SUMMARY:LATE NIGHT: Langston M. Kitchen & The Mahogany Collective
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/late-night-langston-m-kitchen-the-mahogany-collective/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T092802
CREATED:20250801T200246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T010347Z
UID:10000078-1757788200-1757799000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Michael Dease All-Star Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/michael-dease/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250912T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T092802
CREATED:20250801T195343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T214854Z
UID:10000077-1757703600-1757714400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Jimmy Greene Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/jimmy-greene-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250911T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T092802
CREATED:20250801T193737Z
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SUMMARY:REDWOOD
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/redwood/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250910T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T092802
CREATED:20250801T192726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T193006Z
UID:10000075-1757530800-1757539800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Houston Patton & Hidden Nomination
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/houston-patton-hidden-nomination/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250907T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250907T223000
DTSTAMP:20260416T092802
CREATED:20250801T154232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T154232Z
UID:10000071-1757271600-1757284200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Paul Cornish Trio
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/paul-cornish-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250906T221500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250906T234500
DTSTAMP:20260416T092802
CREATED:20250801T191926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T134330Z
UID:10000074-1757196900-1757202300@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:LATE NIGHT: Junk Jazz-Djallo Djakate & Aya Sekine
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/late-night-junk-jazz-djallo-djakate-aya-sekine/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250906T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250906T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T092802
CREATED:20250801T190659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T212407Z
UID:10000073-1757183400-1757194200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Straight Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/straight-ahead-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250905T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250905T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T092802
CREATED:20250801T185950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T190751Z
UID:10000072-1757098800-1757109600@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Straight Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/straight-ahead-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250904T223000
DTSTAMP:20260416T092802
CREATED:20250717T212521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T213009Z
UID:10000058-1757012400-1757025000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:George Porter Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/george-porter-jr/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250903T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T092802
CREATED:20250804T180812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T201550Z
UID:10000084-1756926000-1756935000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Rick Roe Trio
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/rick-roe-trio/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250831T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250831T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T092802
CREATED:20250820T202237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T202237Z
UID:10000107-1756663200-1756672200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:The Triumvirate
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/the-triumvirate/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250830T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250830T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T092802
CREATED:20250713T130826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T011335Z
UID:10000050-1756578600-1756589400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Gene Dunlap Band
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/gene-dunlap-band/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250829T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250829T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T092802
CREATED:20250721T222030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T011203Z
UID:10000059-1756494000-1756504800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Tariq Gardner & Evening Star
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/tariq-gardner-evening-star/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250828T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T092802
CREATED:20250721T223041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T011034Z
UID:10000061-1756407600-1756416600@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Laura-Simone Trio ft. Xavier Davis & Nate Winn
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/laura-simone-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250827T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T092802
CREATED:20250721T230725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T135744Z
UID:10000066-1756321200-1756330200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:The NoW Trio
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/the-now-trio/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250824T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T092802
CREATED:20250721T230332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T010854Z
UID:10000065-1756058400-1756067400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Keigo Hirakawa Trio
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/keigo-hirakawa-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250823T221500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250823T233000
DTSTAMP:20260416T092802
CREATED:20250721T224633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T144741Z
UID:10000064-1755987300-1755991800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:LATE NIGHT: Alonso Umana Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/alonso-umana-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250823T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250823T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T092802
CREATED:20250713T130410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T010236Z
UID:10000049-1755973800-1755984600@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Nick Collins Sextet
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/nick-collins-sextet-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250822T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250822T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T092802
CREATED:20250711T180654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T010807Z
UID:10000045-1755889200-1755900000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Walter Blanding Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/walter-blanding-quintet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250821T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T092802
CREATED:20250721T222535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T010725Z
UID:10000060-1755802800-1755811800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Sam Corey Trio
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sam-corey-trio/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250820T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T092802
CREATED:20250721T224119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T010442Z
UID:10000063-1755716400-1755725400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Wesley Reynoso Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/wesley-reynoso-quintet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250817T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250817T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T092802
CREATED:20250721T231031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T010529Z
UID:10000067-1755453600-1755462600@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:An Evening with Bob Mervak
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/an-evening-with-bob-mervak/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250816T221500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250816T233000
DTSTAMP:20260416T092802
CREATED:20250721T223519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T145630Z
UID:10000062-1755382500-1755387000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:LATE NIGHT: Phillip Buchman Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/phillip-buchman-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250816T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250816T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T092803
CREATED:20250715T161836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T145950Z
UID:10000053-1755369000-1755379800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins Organ Trio
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sean-dobbins-organ-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250815T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250815T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T092803
CREATED:20250715T161614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T150120Z
UID:10000052-1755284400-1755295200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Roger Jones & Higher Calling
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/roger-jones-higher-calling/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250814T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T092803
CREATED:20250713T125550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T150217Z
UID:10000047-1755198000-1755207000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Chris Glassman & the Technocats
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/chris-glassman-the-technocats/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250813T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T092803
CREATED:20250721T160041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T152355Z
UID:10000048-1755111600-1755120600@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Ralphe Armstrong Trio
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ralphe-armstrong/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250810T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250810T203000
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SUMMARY:Marquis Hill
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/marquis-hill/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250809T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250809T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T092803
CREATED:20250710T205759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T145128Z
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SUMMARY:Sheila E. & The E. Train
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 25	\n\n	\n		\n		Ekep Nkwelle\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Doors 6pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\nTICKETS $85 Dinner & Show\n                $40 Cover Only \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now \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	Ekep Nkwelle is a force in today's jazz scene\, charting a remarkable journey from the vibrant culture of Washington\, DC\, to the iconic stages of New York City and beyond. She refined her musical gifts through rigorous academic training\, earning a diploma from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts\, a Bachelor’s degree from Howard University\, and a Master’s from The Juilliard School.\nHer voice has captivated legendary jazz figures such as Wynton Marsalis\, Dianne Reeves\, the late Russell Malone\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Catherine Russell\, Cyrus Chestnut\, and Jeff "Tain" Watts\, earning her multiple opportunities to collaborate with these luminaries. A dynamic performer\, Ekep has left her mark on world-renowned stages\, including Umbria Jazz Festival in Italy\, Marians Jazzroom in Switzerland\, the San Javier Jazz Festival in Spain\, Carnegie Hall in New York City\, NPR's Tiny Desk Concert in DC\, and SFJAZZ in San Francisco.\n\nIn 2023\, she was honored with the prestigious Juilliard Career Advancement Grant\, nominated by Marsalis\, recognizing her exceptional artistry and promise. Beyond the stage\, she contributes her talents to influential arts organizations such as The National Jazz Museum in Harlem\, Jazz Houston\, and The Woodshed Network. As one of Jazz at Lincoln Center's latest rising stars\, Ekep is poised to shape the future of jazz. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							Book Now\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sheila-e-the-e-train/
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