BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blue LLama - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Blue LLama X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bluellamaclub.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Blue LLama REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T073435 CREATED:20260107T155545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T154223Z UID:10000235-1770836400-1770845400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Great Lakes Brass DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/great-lakes-brass/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/great-lakes-brass.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260208T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260208T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T073436 CREATED:20251215T190639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T165949Z UID:10000215-1770573600-1770582600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:An Evening with Bob Mervak DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/bob-mervak-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/bob-mervak.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260207T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T073436 CREATED:20251215T185951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T155944Z UID:10000170-1770490800-1770499800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Olivia Van Goor Quartet DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/olivia-van-goor-quartet-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/OliviaVanoorBNW2.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260206T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T073436 CREATED:20251215T185842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T165600Z UID:10000214-1770404400-1770413400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Tariq Gardner & Evening Star DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/tariq-gardner-evening-star-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/space-odyssey.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260206T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260206T180000 DTSTAMP:20260416T073436 CREATED:20251215T185507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T165448Z UID:10000193-1770393600-1770400800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:WEMU 5:01 Jazz Series: organissimo DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/wemu-501-jazz-series-organissimo/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/organissmo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T073436 CREATED:20251215T185131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T154732Z UID:10000213-1770318000-1770327000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Ron Brooks Quintet DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ron-brooks-quintet-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/RonBrooksBNW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T073436 CREATED:20260105T183803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T154429Z UID:10000233-1770231600-1770240600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Jauron Perry Quartet DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/jauron-perry-quartet-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot-2025-07-25-at-11.32.24 AM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T073436 CREATED:20251215T184620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T163939Z UID:10000212-1769968800-1769977800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Sandra Bomar Quartet DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sandra-bomar/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SandraBomarBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T073436 CREATED:20251120T215809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T163825Z UID:10000169-1769886000-1769895000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Russ Macklem Detroit Quintet DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/russ-macklem-detroit-quintet-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/RussMacklemCOLOR-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T073436 CREATED:20251120T215720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T163716Z UID:10000185-1769799600-1769808600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Dwight Adams Quartet DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/dwight-adams-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/dwight-adams.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T183000 DTSTAMP:20260416T073436 CREATED:20251124T212552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T163624Z UID:10000184-1769788800-1769797800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Swing Happy Hour: Kerrytown Stompers DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/swing-happy-hour-kerrytown-stompers-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/kerrytown-stompers.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T073436 CREATED:20251120T215546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T185142Z UID:10000183-1769713200-1769722200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Aya Sekine Trio DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/aya-sekine-trio/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Aya-Sekine-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T073436 CREATED:20251128T221137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T163456Z UID:10000189-1769626800-1769635800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Elvin Sharp Quartet DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/elvin-sharp-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/elvin-sharp.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260125T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260125T220000 DTSTAMP:20260416T073436 CREATED:20251205T185402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T184950Z UID:10000175-1769362200-1769378400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Hamilton de Holanda DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/hamilton-de-holanda/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/hamilton-de-holanda.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260124T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260124T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T073436 CREATED:20251120T215417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T173719Z UID:10000182-1769281200-1769290200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Nick Collins Sextet DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/nick-collins-sextet-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/nick-collins.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260123T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260123T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T073436 CREATED:20251120T215253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T173400Z UID:10000188-1769194800-1769203800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Ona ft. Gayelynn McKinney\, Laura-Simone & Redwood DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ona/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/GayelynnMcKinneyBNW_copy.png.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260122T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260122T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T073436 CREATED:20251120T215137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T172902Z UID:10000187-1769108400-1769117400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Max Bowen Special Quintet DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/max-bowen-special-quintet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MaxBowenBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260121T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T073436 CREATED:20251203T164517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T193809Z UID:10000210-1769022000-1769031000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Tumbao Bravo DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/tumbao-bravo-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/tumbao-bravo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260118T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T073436 CREATED:20251120T214940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T214940Z UID:10000167-1768759200-1768768200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Sarah D'Angelo & Cliff Monear DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sarah-dangelo-cliff-monear-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/CliffMonearCliffMonear.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260117T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260117T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T073436 CREATED:20251120T214809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T154442Z UID:10000181-1768674600-1768685400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins Organ Trio DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sean-dobbins-2-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SeanDobbinsBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260116T220000 DTSTAMP:20260416T073436 CREATED:20251124T201709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T182536Z UID:10000191-1768590000-1768600800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Shahida Nurullah & Good Company DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/shahida-nurullah-good-company/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/shahida-nurullah.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260116T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260116T180000 DTSTAMP:20260416T073436 CREATED:20251124T201328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T201328Z UID:10000190-1768579200-1768586400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:WEMU 5:01 Jazz Series: Rick Roe DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/wemu-501-jazz-series-rick-roe/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/rick-roe.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T073436 CREATED:20251120T214648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T211337Z UID:10000180-1768503600-1768512600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Jonathan Barahal Taylor Quartet DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/jonathan-barahal-taylor-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/jonathon-barahal.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260114T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T073436 CREATED:20251201T161642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T172714Z UID:10000195-1768417200-1768426200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Alain Sullivan's SoulHeart Collective DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/alain-sullivans-soulheart-collective/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/AlainSullivanBNW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260111T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260111T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T073436 CREATED:20251124T202004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T202004Z UID:10000192-1768154400-1768163400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:The Triumvirate DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/the-triumvirate-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_4707.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260110T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260110T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T073436 CREATED:20251009T135340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T173153Z UID:10000157-1768069800-1768080600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/don-was-and-the-pan-detroit-ensemble-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Don-Was.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260109T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260109T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T073436 CREATED:20251009T135227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T172100Z UID:10000156-1767983400-1767994200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/don-was-and-the-pan-detroit-ensemble-1/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Don-Was.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260108T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260108T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T073436 CREATED:20251120T214257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T161828Z UID:10000178-1767898800-1767907800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Signal Quartet DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/signal-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/signal-quartet.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260107T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T073436 CREATED:20251120T214135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T214135Z UID:10000177-1767812400-1767821400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Arnold/Jassi/Kramer: World Transcendence DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/arnold-jassi-kramer/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ArnoldJassiKramerBNW.png.jpg-sqLg-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251231T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251231T235900 DTSTAMP:20260416T073436 CREATED:20251029T224200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T165048Z UID:10000140-1767214800-1767225540@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:New Year's Eve with Thornetta Davis DESCRIPTION:Fri | May 29 \n\n \n \n Michael Mayo\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Doors 5:30pm Show 7pm\nDoors 8:30pm Show 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show \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 2025 Downbeat Critics Award – Rising Male Vocalist – celebrates the Deluxe Edition of Michael Mayo's critically acclaimed Mack Avenue release FLY. Mayo leans on his intuition as a vocalist\, composer\, songwriter\, and arranger. Much like molding and shaping a sculpture out of clay\, he stretches his voice through layers of heavenly harmonizing\, hard-hitting beatboxing\, and heartfelt crooning. \nThe Los Angeles-based phenomenon creates from the heart without filter or pretense\, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz\, neo-soul\, and R&B on his second full-length LP\, FLY [Mack Avenue Records/Artistry Music]. \nBorn and raised in Los Angeles\, music quite literally surrounded him. As a sought-after background vocalist\, mom shined alongside Beyoncé\, Diana Ross\, Luther Vandross\, and Whitney Houston. Meanwhile\, dad not only sang\, but also performed saxophone for Earth\, Wind & Fire and horns for the likes of Sérgio Mendes. Among his most formative memories\, Michael recalls “being backstage\, watching Mom and Dad perform\, and seeing them in their element.” \nUnlocking the power of his voice\, he eventually attended the New England Conservatory of Music and at The Thelonious Monk Institute at UCLA (now the Hancock Institute of Jazz). 2018 saw him make waves with the single “No More” [with Amber Navran]. Following his graduation\, he unveiled his full-length debut\, Bones\, in 2021 and cumulatively generated millions of streams accelerated by “The Way” and “You and You.” Earning critical acclaim\, Jazzwise rated it “4-stars\,” and JAZZIZ raved\, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush\, neo-soul sound that adroitly showcases his clear tenor\, which glides over luxuriant clouds of his multi-tracked vocals.” He captivated audiences worldwide\, headlining his own gigs and touring with the likes of Herbie Hancock. Not to mention\, he even garnered the German Jazz Pride award. \nIn October 2023\, he relocated from Brooklyn back to L.A. Getting into a groove\, he wrote the majority of what would become FLY at home. During January 2024\, he retreated to Bunker Studio in Brooklyn\, recording the album in just two days with pianist Shai Maestro as well as Linda May Han Oh on upright and electric bass\, and in-demand drummer extraordinaire Nate Smith. Together\, the musicians collectively harnessed their incredible chemistry during the sessions\, giving the music gravity\, muscle\, and soul anchored by their performances. \nNow\, he introduces FLY with the single “Four.” On the track\, he delivers a lively arrangement of the original Miles Davis melody of the same name. Opening up this world\, jazzy piano gives way to steady claps. Michael alternates between fluttering vocals and a buoyant bebop-style harmony bouncing and surging with flare and finesse. A loose bassline propels the bridge\, and his words strike a deep chord\, “Of the wonderful things that you get out of life\, there are four.” \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\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/new-years-eve-with-thornetta-davis/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/thornetta-davis.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR