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SUMMARY:Alain Sullivan's SoulHeart 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/alain-sullivans-soulheart-collective-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260610T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055405
CREATED:20260327T163907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T164022Z
UID:10000305-1781118000-1781128800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:James Gaiters 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/james-gaiters-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055405
CREATED:20260310T192930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T192930Z
UID:10000292-1781204400-1781215200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Kasan Belgrave
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/kasan-belgrave/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260612T220000
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UID:10000281-1781290800-1781301600@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Jordan VanHemert
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/jordan-vanhemert/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260613T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055405
CREATED:20260310T193355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T141701Z
UID:10000282-1781377200-1781388000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins 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/sean-dobbins-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260614T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260614T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055405
CREATED:20260310T193516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T193516Z
UID:10000279-1781460000-1781469000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Nick Collins 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/nick-collins-trio-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055405
CREATED:20260316T155142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T155142Z
UID:10000300-1781722800-1781731800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Third Coast Swing
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/third-coast-swing-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055405
CREATED:20260310T195017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T204926Z
UID:10000293-1781809200-1781818200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Hannah Marks
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/hannah-marks/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055405
CREATED:20260326T195555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T195555Z
UID:10000304-1781982000-1781991000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Keigo Hirakawa 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/keigo-hirakawa-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260621T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055405
CREATED:20260310T195301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T201426Z
UID:10000294-1782064800-1782073800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Rossano Sportiello Trio ft. Paul Keller & Ed Metz
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/rossano-sportiello-trio-ft-paul-keller-ed-metz/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055405
CREATED:20260310T195532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T195532Z
UID:10000295-1782327600-1782336600@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Chuck Redd
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/chuck-redd/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055405
CREATED:20260310T195716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T195716Z
UID:10000274-1782414000-1782423000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Michael Malis 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/michael-malis/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055405
CREATED:20260316T160640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T160640Z
UID:10000297-1782489600-1782496800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Happy Hour: University of Michigan Jazz Ambassadors
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/university-of-michigan-jazz-ambassadors/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055405
CREATED:20260310T195823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T202715Z
UID:10000296-1782500400-1782511200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Marion Hayden Legacy Ensemble
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/marion-hayden-legacy-ensemble/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260627T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055405
CREATED:20260310T200032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T200032Z
UID:10000284-1782586800-1782595800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Olivia Van Goor 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/olivia-van-goor-quartet-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T055405
CREATED:20260319T162427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T162427Z
UID:10000302-1782673200-1782684000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Erena Terakubo
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/erena-terakubo/
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