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SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins Organ Trio ft. Tiffany Gridiron
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sean-dobbins-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260823T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260823T203000
DTSTAMP:20260618T152031Z
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SUMMARY:Sunny Wilkinson Jazz Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sunny-wilkinson-jazz-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260826T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260826T213000
DTSTAMP:20260612T150003Z
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SUMMARY:Aya Sekine Trio
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/aya-sekine-trio-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260827T190000
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SUMMARY:Stephen Rush Trio
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/stephen-rush-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T220000
DTSTAMP:20260618T142921Z
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SUMMARY:Xavier Davis Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/xavier-davis-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260829T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260829T213000
DTSTAMP:20260603T182814Z
CREATED:20260603T182814Z
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SUMMARY:Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ben-paterson-organ-trio-ft-randy-napoleon/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260830T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260830T203000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183045Z
CREATED:20260603T183045Z
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SUMMARY:Alonso Umana Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/alonso-umana-quartet-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260902T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260902T220000
DTSTAMP:20260806T205731Z
CREATED:20260805T184745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T205731Z
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SUMMARY:Aris Chalin Piano Duo
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/aris-chalin-piano-duo/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260903T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260903T220000
DTSTAMP:20260716T180427Z
CREATED:20260716T180427Z
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UID:10000363-1788462000-1788472800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Max Bowen
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/max-bowen-1/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260904T220000
DTSTAMP:20260715T151742Z
CREATED:20260715T151742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T151742Z
UID:10000357-1788548400-1788559200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Erinn Alexis' Huron Collective
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/erinn-alexis-huron-collective/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260905T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260905T213000
DTSTAMP:20260709T200903Z
CREATED:20260709T200903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T200903Z
UID:10000352-1788634800-1788643800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Isis Damil
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/isis-damil-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260906T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260906T203000
DTSTAMP:20260803T184700Z
CREATED:20260803T184700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T184700Z
UID:10000386-1788717600-1788726600@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Paul Vornhagen Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/paul-vornhagen-quartet-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260909T213000
DTSTAMP:20260806T205840Z
CREATED:20260805T184546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T205840Z
UID:10000388-1788980400-1788989400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Jacob Hart Piano Duo
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/jacob-hart-piano-duo-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260910T213000
DTSTAMP:20260726T164042Z
CREATED:20260726T164042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T164042Z
UID:10000366-1789066800-1789075800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Two James Spirits Dinner & Show with Evening Star
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/evening-star/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260911T220000
DTSTAMP:20260630T134424Z
CREATED:20260630T134424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T134424Z
UID:10000343-1789153200-1789164000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Tyreek McDole
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/tyreek-mcdole/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260912T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260912T213000
DTSTAMP:20260709T200942Z
CREATED:20260709T200942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T200942Z
UID:10000353-1789237800-1789248600@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins & The Collegiate Collage
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sean-dobbins-the-collegiate-collage-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260913T203000
DTSTAMP:20260720T174159Z
CREATED:20260716T181801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T174159Z
UID:10000364-1789322400-1789331400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Pandit Partha Bose + Pandit Samar Saha
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/pandit-partha-bose-pandit-samar-saha/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260916T213000
DTSTAMP:20260806T205942Z
CREATED:20260805T184338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T205942Z
UID:10000360-1789585200-1789594200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Jacob Hart Piano Duo
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/jacob-hart-piano-duo/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T213000
DTSTAMP:20260731T160529Z
CREATED:20260731T160529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T160529Z
UID:10000379-1789671600-1789680600@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Ron Brooks Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ron-brooks-quartet/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260918T213000
DTSTAMP:20260716T182902Z
CREATED:20260716T182902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T182902Z
UID:10000365-1789758000-1789767000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Vincent Chandler Experience
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/vincent-chandler-experience/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260919T213000
DTSTAMP:20260731T165409Z
CREATED:20260731T160043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T165409Z
UID:10000378-1789844400-1789853400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:David Janeway Trio ft. Ali Jackson & Rodney Whitaker
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/david-janeway-trio-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260920T203000
DTSTAMP:20260720T175458Z
CREATED:20260720T175458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T175458Z
UID:10000370-1789927200-1789936200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Joaquin Moore: There and Back Again
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/joaquin-moore-there-and-back-again/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260923T203000
DTSTAMP:20260728T180201Z
CREATED:20260728T180201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T180201Z
UID:10000355-1790190000-1790195400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Nicole Zuraitis Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/nicole-zuraitis/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T213000
DTSTAMP:20260715T151921Z
CREATED:20260715T151921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T151921Z
UID:10000356-1790276400-1790285400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Nate Topo Group
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/nate-topo-group/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260925T213000
DTSTAMP:20260709T201039Z
CREATED:20260709T201039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T201039Z
UID:10000354-1790362800-1790371800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Russ Macklem Detroit Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/russ-macklem-detroit-quintet-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260927T220000
DTSTAMP:20260729T204451Z
CREATED:20260729T204451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T204451Z
UID:10000369-1790535600-1790546400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Women in Jazz Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/women-in-jazz-showcase/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260930T213000
DTSTAMP:20260806T205611Z
CREATED:20260805T184051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T205611Z
UID:10000362-1790794800-1790803800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Jacob Hart Piano Duo
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/jacob-hart-piano-duo-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261001T213000
DTSTAMP:20260731T161709Z
CREATED:20260731T161709Z
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UID:10000380-1790881200-1790890200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Ellen Rowe Trio ft. Rob Bickley & Jesse Kramer
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ellen-rowe-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261002T220000
DTSTAMP:20260803T185728Z
CREATED:20260803T185728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T185728Z
UID:10000387-1790967600-1790978400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Erena Terakubo Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/erena-terakubo-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261007T220000
DTSTAMP:20260807T162618Z
CREATED:20260807T162618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T162618Z
UID:10000381-1791399600-1791410400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Aris Chalin Piano Duo
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Dec 17	\n\n	\n		\n		Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Originally from Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist\, composer\, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary\, straight-ahead\, gospel\, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity\, resilience\, and unwavering faith. \nIn 2023\, Kevin founded his group\, "Black Renaissance\," a collective dedicated to propelling the narrative of Black American Music into new uncharted territories. Together\, they have become a sought-after feature\, performing regularly as headliners at Blue Llama Jazz Club\, Cliff Bells\, Dabney and Co\, GRNoir\, and other venues in Michigan. \nRecently graduating from Michigan State University with a BM in Jazz Studies \, Kevin has grown tremendously under the mentorship of educators Walter Blanding Jr. and Rodney Whitaker. Kevin’s musical education has been enriched by encounters with jazz artists such as Bob Nixon\, Diego Rivera\, and Vincent Herring\, each leaving an outstanding mark on his artistic development. Kevin has had the honor of participating in the prestigious programs that include the donor-funded 2024 JAS Academy featuring Artistic Director Christian Mcbride\, the Gathering Nonet Jazz ensemble\, an outreach program formed by the late great Detroit jazz pianist Geri Allen\, and the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra directed by Gerald Clayton. Kevin has played alongside distinguished artists such as Terri Lyne Carrington\, Patrice Rushen\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Christian Sands\, and Immanuel Wilkins through these programs. \nKevin is beginning his graduate studies at John Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. Selected as one of three recipients of the Graduate Jazz Fellowship\, Kevin looks forward to continuing his growth as a musician\, leader\, and educator under the mentorship of Sean Jones and Tim Green. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/aris-chalin-piano-duo-2/
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