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SUMMARY:Paul Cornish Trio
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/paul-cornish-trio/
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SUMMARY:LATE NIGHT: Junk Jazz-Djallo Djakate & Aya Sekine
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/late-night-junk-jazz-djallo-djakate-aya-sekine/
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SUMMARY:Straight Ahead
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/straight-ahead-6/
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SUMMARY:Straight Ahead
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/straight-ahead-5/
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SUMMARY:George Porter Jr.
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/george-porter-jr/
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SUMMARY:Rick Roe Trio
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/rick-roe-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250831T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250831T203000
DTSTAMP:20250820T202237Z
CREATED:20250820T202237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T202237Z
UID:10000107-1756663200-1756672200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:The Triumvirate
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/the-triumvirate/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250830T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250830T213000
DTSTAMP:20250817T011335Z
CREATED:20250713T130826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T011335Z
UID:10000050-1756578600-1756589400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Gene Dunlap Band
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/gene-dunlap-band/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250829T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250829T220000
DTSTAMP:20250817T011203Z
CREATED:20250721T222030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T011203Z
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SUMMARY:Tariq Gardner & Evening Star
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/tariq-gardner-evening-star/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250828T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250828T213000
DTSTAMP:20250817T011034Z
CREATED:20250721T223041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T011034Z
UID:10000061-1756407600-1756416600@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Laura-Simone Trio ft. Xavier Davis & Nate Winn
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/laura-simone-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250827T213000
DTSTAMP:20250820T135744Z
CREATED:20250721T230725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T135744Z
UID:10000066-1756321200-1756330200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:The NoW Trio
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/the-now-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250824T203000
DTSTAMP:20250817T010854Z
CREATED:20250721T230332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T010854Z
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SUMMARY:Keigo Hirakawa Trio
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/keigo-hirakawa-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250823T221500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250823T233000
DTSTAMP:20250729T144741Z
CREATED:20250721T224633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T144741Z
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SUMMARY:LATE NIGHT: Alonso Umana Quartet
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/alonso-umana-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250823T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250823T213000
DTSTAMP:20250817T010236Z
CREATED:20250713T130410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T010236Z
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SUMMARY:Nick Collins Sextet
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/nick-collins-sextet-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250822T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250822T220000
DTSTAMP:20250817T010807Z
CREATED:20250711T180654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T010807Z
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SUMMARY:Walter Blanding Quintet
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/walter-blanding-quintet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250821T213000
DTSTAMP:20250817T010725Z
CREATED:20250721T222535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T010725Z
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SUMMARY:Sam Corey Trio
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sam-corey-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250820T213000
DTSTAMP:20250817T010442Z
CREATED:20250721T224119Z
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SUMMARY:Wesley Reynoso Quintet
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/wesley-reynoso-quintet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250817T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250817T203000
DTSTAMP:20250817T010529Z
CREATED:20250721T231031Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Bob Mervak
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/an-evening-with-bob-mervak/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250816T221500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250816T233000
DTSTAMP:20250729T145630Z
CREATED:20250721T223519Z
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SUMMARY:LATE NIGHT: Phillip Buchman Quartet
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/phillip-buchman-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250816T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250816T213000
DTSTAMP:20250729T145950Z
CREATED:20250715T161836Z
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SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins Organ Trio
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sean-dobbins-organ-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250815T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250815T220000
DTSTAMP:20250729T150120Z
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SUMMARY:Roger Jones & Higher Calling
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/roger-jones-higher-calling/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250814T213000
DTSTAMP:20250729T150217Z
CREATED:20250713T125550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T150217Z
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SUMMARY:Chris Glassman & the Technocats
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/chris-glassman-the-technocats/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250813T213000
DTSTAMP:20250807T152355Z
CREATED:20250721T160041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T152355Z
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SUMMARY:Ralphe Armstrong Trio
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ralphe-armstrong/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250810T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250810T203000
DTSTAMP:20250808T124758Z
CREATED:20250710T210341Z
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SUMMARY:Marquis Hill
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/marquis-hill/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250809T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250809T213000
DTSTAMP:20250722T145128Z
CREATED:20250710T205759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T145128Z
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SUMMARY:Sheila E. & The E. Train
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sheila-e-the-e-train/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250808T220000
DTSTAMP:20250729T150522Z
CREATED:20250713T125027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T150522Z
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SUMMARY:Joshua Watkins & Ascension
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/joshua-watkins-ascension/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250807T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250807T213000
DTSTAMP:20250805T225635Z
CREATED:20250715T161245Z
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SUMMARY:Lisa Sung Trio
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/lisa-sung-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250806T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250806T213000
DTSTAMP:20250729T150717Z
CREATED:20250725T193821Z
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SUMMARY:Sarah D'Angelo & Cliff Monear
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sarah-dangelo-cliff-monear/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250803T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250803T203000
DTSTAMP:20250729T150826Z
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SUMMARY:Paul Vornhagen Quartet
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/paul-vornhagen-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250802T221500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250802T233000
DTSTAMP:20250729T151048Z
CREATED:20250725T153621Z
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SUMMARY:LATE NIGHT: Jauron Perry Quartet
DESCRIPTION:THURS | Aug 14	\n\n	\n		\n			CHRIS GLASSMAN & THE TECHNOCATS ft. WALTER BLANDING\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Music 7:00-9:30pm With Set Breaks\n$25 Cover \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			About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	FEATURING THE MUSIC OF GREGG HILL \nHailed by International Trombone Journal as someone whose “ warm sound\, beautiful phrasing\, and ability to perform in various styles convincingly sets him apart as a truly exceptional musician”\, Chris Glassman is a rising star jazz performer on bass trombone\, Director of Jazz at Interlochen Center for the Arts\, and Michigan based musician. He has performed and/or recorded with legendary musicians Michael Bublé\, The Temptations\, The Four Tops\, Sarah McLachlan\, Kurt Elling\, Danilo Perez\, Dee Dee Bridgewater\, Rene Marie\, Wayne Bergeron\, Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr.\, and Etienne Charles among others. \nRaised in Littleton\, Colorado\, Chris has been passionate and engaged in music since the age of five when he began learning drums from his father. He later transitioned into playing the trombone during grade school\, and was enchanted with the instruments gorgeous sound\, unique abilities\, and outstanding universality. Glassman is deeply rooted in the classical tradition of trombone\, having received his Bachelor’s in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Denver. He went on to a Teaching Assistantship and Master’s in Jazz Studies at Michigan State University with legendary pedagogues Michael Dease and Rodney Whitaker. Between 2017-2019\, during his Master’s\, Chris was a finalist or won every international competition for jazz trombone in the United States\, a feat which he accomplished on Bass Trombone nonetheless. These competitions included the International Trombone Festival’s Carl Fontana\, JJ Johnson\, and Kai Winding Competitions\, the American Trombone Workshop Jazz Trombone Competition\, Curtis Fuller International Trombone Competition\, and the UNT Jazz Trombone Day Competition. He was also a finalist for the U.S. Army Blues Bass Trombone audition in 2017. Glassman capped off his time at MSU by receiving over $3000 in grant funding to create a free performance series designed to engage students age 5-12 in Jazz Music. \nSince then\, Chris hasn't let up\, and most recently was appointed as Director of Jazz at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Previously\, Glassman toured with renowned vocalist Michael Bublé for his “Higher” world tour\, including a performances at Madison Square Garden\, and all throughout the U.S.\, U.K.\, South America\, and Canada. He has given masterclasses at the University of North Texas\, Ohio State University\, Mary Hardin-Baylor University\, New Trier Jazz Festival\, and for Wisconsin All State Jazz\, as well as being a featured guest artist performer at the International Trombone Festival\, Midatlantic Jazz Festival\, Summer Solstice Jazz Festival\, Big Rapids Festival of the Arts\, and other acclaimed festivals. Glassman currently has four bandleader recordings and they have received high acclaim from magazines like Stereophile Magazine\, The International Trombone Journal\, and Outside in Music. His most recent recording “The Technocats - The Music of Gregg Hill” was the 18th most played jazz record internationally in 2023\, according to Roots Music Report. In addition\, he is a featured sidemen on recordings by Rodney Whitaker\, Ulysses Owens Jr. and Walter White. Also an avid arranger\, Chris has recently had numerous commissions\, including for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival Fan Favorite film “Radical”\, Gaby Moreno \, the USAF Airmen of Note\, the USAF Academy Band\, Brevard Music Center\, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, The Carr Center\, the Wisconsin All State Jazz band\, on Posi-tone Records\, and for esteemed musicians David Sanborn\, Steve Davis\, Ulysses Owens Jr\, Rodney Whitaker\, Michael Dease\, Randy Napoleon\, and others. \nPassionate about igniting students to their path in music\, Chris was previously the Arts Entrepreneurship and Career Programs Coordinator at Michigan State University's College of Music. In this work\, he focused on helping undergraduates and graduates develop entrepreneurship skills in the arts\, including networking\, professional materials\, online presence\, and project development. He also has facilitated entrepreneurship masterclasses with musicians like Damien Sneed\, Branford Marsalis\, Sö Percussion\, and Anthony Davis among others. He continues this entrepreneurship focused pedagogy in all of his teaching. When not performing\, teaching\, or arranging\, Glassman enjoys playing too many board games with his wife Christine\, reading\, and doting over his cats Muffin and Dobby. \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\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/jauron-perry-quartet/
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