BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blue LLama - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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:20260606T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T220000 DTSTAMP:20260526T152208Z CREATED:20260129T154259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T152208Z UID:10000253-1780772400-1780783200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Straight Ahead DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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/straight-ahead-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/straight-ahead.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260607T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260607T203000 DTSTAMP:20260518T162420Z CREATED:20260310T192432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T162420Z UID:10000291-1780855200-1780864200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Alain Sullivan's SoulHeart Collective DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/AlainSullivanBNW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260610T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260610T220000 DTSTAMP:20260327T164022Z CREATED:20260327T163907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T164022Z UID:10000305-1781118000-1781128800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:James Gaiters Quartet DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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/james-gaiters-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/james-gaiters.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T220000 DTSTAMP:20260310T192930Z CREATED:20260310T192930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T192930Z UID:10000292-1781204400-1781215200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Kasan Belgrave DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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/kasan-belgrave/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/KasanBelgrave-Newcropped.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260612T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260612T220000 DTSTAMP:20260519T170016Z CREATED:20260310T193050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T170016Z UID:10000281-1781290800-1781301600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Jordan VanHemert Sextet DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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/jordan-vanhemert/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/tristan-cappel-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260612T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260612T233000 DTSTAMP:20260612T195105Z CREATED:20260527T201146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T195105Z UID:10000327-1781301600-1781307000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Late Night: Don Hicks & Friends DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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/late-night-don-hicks-and-friends/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/don-hicks.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260613T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260613T220000 DTSTAMP:20260611T193953Z CREATED:20260310T193355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T193953Z UID:10000282-1781377200-1781388000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins All-Star Quintet DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SeanDobbinsBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260614T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260614T203000 DTSTAMP:20260612T170835Z CREATED:20260310T193516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T170835Z UID:10000279-1781460000-1781469000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Nick Collins Trio DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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-trio-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/nick-collins.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T213000 DTSTAMP:20260316T155142Z CREATED:20260316T155142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T155142Z UID:10000300-1781722800-1781731800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Third Coast Swing DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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/third-coast-swing-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/third-coast-swing.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T213000 DTSTAMP:20260612T182618Z CREATED:20260310T195017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T182618Z UID:10000293-1781809200-1781818200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Hannah Marks Quartet DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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/hannah-marks/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hannah-marks-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260619T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260619T220000 DTSTAMP:20260612T183158Z CREATED:20260420T154520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T183158Z UID:10000283-1781895600-1781906400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Joan Belgrave's Marcus Belgrave 90th Birthday Celebration DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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/joan-belgrave-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Joan-Belgrave-90th-w-Lin-Rountree.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T213000 DTSTAMP:20260617T205600Z CREATED:20260326T195555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T205600Z UID:10000304-1781982000-1781991000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Keigo Hirakawa Quartet DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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/keigo-hirakawa-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/hands.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260621T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260621T203000 DTSTAMP:20260611T194330Z CREATED:20260310T195301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T194330Z UID:10000294-1782064800-1782073800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Rossano Sportiello Trio ft. Paul Keller & Ed Metz DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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/rossano-sportiello-trio-ft-paul-keller-ed-metz/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/rossano-sportiello.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T213000 DTSTAMP:20260624T181212Z CREATED:20260310T195532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T181212Z UID:10000295-1782327600-1782336600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Chuck Redd DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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/chuck-redd/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/chuck-redd.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T213000 DTSTAMP:20260310T195716Z CREATED:20260310T195716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T195716Z UID:10000274-1782414000-1782423000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Michael Malis Quartet DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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/michael-malis/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/michael-malis-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T180000 DTSTAMP:20260625T143515Z CREATED:20260316T160640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T143515Z UID:10000297-1782489600-1782496800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Happy Hour: University of Michigan Jazz Ambassadors DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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/university-of-michigan-jazz-ambassadors/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/UofMJazzAmbassadorsBNW.png.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T220000 DTSTAMP:20260323T202715Z CREATED:20260310T195823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T202715Z UID:10000296-1782500400-1782511200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Marion Hayden Legacy Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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/marion-hayden-legacy-ensemble/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/marion-hayden.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260627T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260627T213000 DTSTAMP:20260310T200032Z CREATED:20260310T200032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T200032Z UID:10000284-1782586800-1782595800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Olivia Van Goor Quartet DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/OliviaVanoorBNW2.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T220000 DTSTAMP:20260617T184214Z CREATED:20260319T162427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T184214Z UID:10000302-1782673200-1782684000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Erena Terakubo Quartet DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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/erena-terakubo/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/erena.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260701T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260701T213000 DTSTAMP:20260504T181927Z CREATED:20260504T181927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T181927Z UID:10000321-1782932400-1782941400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Arnold/Jassi/Kramer: World Transcendence DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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-2/ 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:20260702T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260702T213000 DTSTAMP:20260616T190005Z CREATED:20260424T181635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T190005Z UID:10000315-1783018800-1783027800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Nicole Heitger Quartet DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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/nicole-heitger-quartet-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/NicoleHeitgerBNW2.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260708T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260708T213000 DTSTAMP:20260618T152755Z CREATED:20260527T191458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T152755Z UID:10000322-1783537200-1783546200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Kahil El'Zabar & David Murray DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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/kahil-el-zabar-david-murray/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/kahil-david.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260709T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260709T213000 DTSTAMP:20260625T172051Z CREATED:20260427T165347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T172051Z UID:10000316-1783623600-1783632600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Ken Kozora Quartet DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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/ken-kozora-quartet-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ken-kozora-group.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260710T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260710T213000 DTSTAMP:20260530T011014Z CREATED:20260512T193418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T011014Z UID:10000325-1783710000-1783719000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Noah Hogan Quartet DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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/noah-hogan-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/noah-hogan.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260711T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260711T220000 DTSTAMP:20260427T170120Z CREATED:20260427T170120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T170120Z UID:10000317-1783796400-1783807200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins Organ Trio ft. Rob Dixon DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SeanDobbinsBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260712T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260712T203000 DTSTAMP:20260624T181410Z CREATED:20260427T170524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T181410Z UID:10000318-1783879200-1783888200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:The Triumvirate DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_4707.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260715T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260715T220000 DTSTAMP:20260520T133232Z CREATED:20260520T133232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T133232Z UID:10000326-1784142000-1784152800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Sarah D'Angelo & Cliff Monear DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/CliffMonearCliffMonear.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T213000 DTSTAMP:20260710T135526Z CREATED:20260526T155417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T135526Z UID:10000330-1784228400-1784237400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Moises Borges & Ava Preston DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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/moises-borges-ava-preston/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ava-moises.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260717T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260717T220000 DTSTAMP:20260427T170854Z CREATED:20260427T170854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T170854Z UID:10000319-1784314800-1784325600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Gene Dunlap Band DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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/gene-dunlap-band-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/gene-dunlap.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260718T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260718T213000 DTSTAMP:20260427T185213Z CREATED:20260427T171338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T185213Z UID:10000320-1784401200-1784410200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Tiffany Gridiron DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 22 \n\n \n \n Walter Blanding Quintet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 7pm & 9pm\n$25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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 For the past three decades as a music educator\, performing artist\, and composer\, Walter has been bringing joy through music to people across the globe\, from New York to China and everywhere in between. His career includes performances and recordings with some of the great artists of our times: Paul Simon\, Aretha Franklin\, Chick Corea\, Wayne Shorter\, Willie Nelson\, Diana Ross\, Count Basie Orchestra\, Cab Calloway\, Branford Marsalis\, Illinois Jacquet Big Band\, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, Wynton Marsalis Quintet\, Roy Hargrove\, Tony Bennet\, New York Philharmonic\, Berlin Philharmonic\, London Symphony Orchestra\, Paris Radio Orchestra\, Los Angeles Philharmonic\, Boston Symphony Orchestra\, and many others. \nHis latest album\, Fantasy in Blue\, launched with this statement: \n“The music on this album is designed to bring us closer to understanding the beauty of our differences and the things we all have in common. We discover the profound depth and importance of cultural awareness and well-being.” \nWalter was born in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and grew up in New York City. His artistry began to impress critics and listeners alike in 1991 with his debut on Tough Young Tenors\, acclaimed as one of the year’s best jazz albums. Since then\, his musical and spiritual presence on this earth has continued to evolve. In 1999\, a feature article in Newsweek International described Walter as the “Jazz Ambassador to Israel.” Walter lived in Israel for four years and made a significant impact on the music scene\, touring the country with his ensemble and with invited artists from the United States. His presence and influence in the country have inspired the making of the film “Caravan 841\,” in which he was a featured actor. Walter also taught music in several Israeli schools and even opened his private school in Tel Aviv. With his dedication to enriching lives by using the arts as a means of cultural exchange\, Walter served as the Jazz Ambassador in Shanghai\, China\, for Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai from 2018 to 2020. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \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/tiffany-gridiron/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/TiffanyGridironBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR