BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blue LLama - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Blue LLama X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bluellamaclub.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Blue LLama REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251003T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251003T180000 DTSTAMP:20250909T202021Z CREATED:20250909T202021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T202021Z UID:10000119-1759507200-1759514400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:WEMU 5:01 Jazz Series: Sean Dobbins Trio DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/wemu-501-jazz-series-sean-dobbins-trio/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SeanDobbinsBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251002T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251002T213000 DTSTAMP:20250811T182755Z CREATED:20250811T182755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T182755Z UID:10000093-1759431600-1759440600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Tumbao Bravo DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/tumbao-bravo/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/tumbao-bravo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T213000 DTSTAMP:20250920T010912Z CREATED:20250811T181944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T010912Z UID:10000092-1759345200-1759354200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Tiffany Gridiron Trio DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/tiffany-gridiron-trio-oct/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/TiffanyGridironBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250928T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250928T203000 DTSTAMP:20250804T204634Z CREATED:20250804T204634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T204634Z UID:10000091-1759082400-1759091400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Anthony Stanco DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/anthony-stanco/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/anthony-stanco.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T221500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T234500 DTSTAMP:20250804T203751Z CREATED:20250804T203751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T203751Z UID:10000090-1759011300-1759016700@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:LATE NIGHT: Andrew Rathbun & Gary Versace DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/late-night-andrew-rathbun-gary-versace/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/andrew-rathbun.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250927T213000 DTSTAMP:20250816T213731Z CREATED:20250804T202332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T213731Z UID:10000089-1758997800-1759008600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins & The Collegiate Collage DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sean-dobbins-the-collegiate-collage/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SeanDobbinsBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T220000 DTSTAMP:20250804T190749Z CREATED:20250804T190749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T190749Z UID:10000088-1758913200-1758924000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Shahida Nurullah DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/shahida-nurullah/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/shahida-nurullah.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T220000 DTSTAMP:20250924T184857Z CREATED:20250821T193413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T184857Z UID:10000087-1758826800-1758837600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Ekep Nkwelle DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ekep-nkwelle/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ekep-nkwelle.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250924T213000 DTSTAMP:20250924T221052Z CREATED:20250804T184501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T221052Z UID:10000069-1758740400-1758749400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Ron Brooks Quintet DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ron-brooks-quintet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/RonBrooksBNW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250921T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250921T203000 DTSTAMP:20250814T161301Z CREATED:20250804T221835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T161301Z UID:10000086-1758477600-1758486600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Nicole Heitger Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/nicole-heitger-quartet-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/NicoleHeitgerBNW2.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250920T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250920T213000 DTSTAMP:20250804T183950Z CREATED:20250804T181911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T183950Z UID:10000085-1758393000-1758403800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Aguanko DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/aguanko/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/aguanko.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T220000 DTSTAMP:20250804T174646Z CREATED:20250804T174646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T174646Z UID:10000083-1758308400-1758319200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Etienne Charles DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/etienne-charles/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/etienne-charles.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T220000 DTSTAMP:20250915T223459Z CREATED:20250801T205709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T223459Z UID:10000082-1758222000-1758232800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Michael Mayo DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/michael-mayo/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/michael-mayo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250917T213000 DTSTAMP:20250801T203401Z CREATED:20250801T203401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T203401Z UID:10000081-1758135600-1758144600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Sky Covington & November Fourth DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sky-covington-november-fourth/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/sky-covington.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250914T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250914T203000 DTSTAMP:20250801T202438Z CREATED:20250801T202438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T202438Z UID:10000080-1757872800-1757881800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Noah Hogan Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/noah-hogan/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/noah-hogan.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T221500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T234500 DTSTAMP:20250831T215414Z CREATED:20250801T201302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T215414Z UID:10000079-1757801700-1757807100@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:LATE NIGHT: Langston M. Kitchen & The Mahogany Collective DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/late-night-langston-m-kitchen-the-mahogany-collective/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/langston-kitchen.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250913T213000 DTSTAMP:20250817T010347Z CREATED:20250801T200246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T010347Z UID:10000078-1757788200-1757799000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Michael Dease All-Star Quintet DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/michael-dease/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/michael-dease.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250912T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250912T220000 DTSTAMP:20250831T214854Z CREATED:20250801T195343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250831T214854Z UID:10000077-1757703600-1757714400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Jimmy Greene Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/jimmy-greene-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Jimmy-Greene.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250911T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250911T213000 DTSTAMP:20250802T223305Z CREATED:20250801T193737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T223305Z UID:10000076-1757617200-1757626200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:REDWOOD DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/redwood/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/RedwoodCrop.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250910T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250910T213000 DTSTAMP:20250801T193006Z CREATED:20250801T192726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T193006Z UID:10000075-1757530800-1757539800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Houston Patton & Hidden Nomination DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/houston-patton-hidden-nomination/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/houston-patton.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250907T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250907T223000 DTSTAMP:20250801T154232Z CREATED:20250801T154232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T154232Z UID:10000071-1757271600-1757284200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Paul Cornish Trio DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/paul-cornish-trio/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/paul-square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250906T221500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250906T234500 DTSTAMP:20250816T134330Z CREATED:20250801T191926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T134330Z UID:10000074-1757196900-1757202300@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:LATE NIGHT: Junk Jazz-Djallo Djakate & Aya Sekine DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/late-night-junk-jazz-djallo-djakate-aya-sekine/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/image1-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250906T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250906T213000 DTSTAMP:20250801T212407Z CREATED:20250801T190659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T212407Z UID:10000073-1757183400-1757194200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Straight Ahead DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/straight-ahead-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/straight-ahead.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250905T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250905T220000 DTSTAMP:20250801T190751Z CREATED:20250801T185950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T190751Z UID:10000072-1757098800-1757109600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Straight Ahead DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/straight-ahead-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/straight-ahead.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250904T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250904T223000 DTSTAMP:20250717T213009Z CREATED:20250717T212521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T213009Z UID:10000058-1757012400-1757025000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:George Porter Jr. DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/george-porter-jr/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/GPJ-Solo-4-Steve-Rapport-SM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250903T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250903T213000 DTSTAMP:20251124T201550Z CREATED:20250804T180812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T201550Z UID:10000084-1756926000-1756935000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Rick Roe Trio DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/rick-roe-trio/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/rick-roe.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/the-triumvirate/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IMG_4707.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/gene-dunlap-band/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/gene-dunlap.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250829T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250829T220000 DTSTAMP:20250817T011203Z CREATED:20250721T222030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T011203Z UID:10000059-1756494000-1756504800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Tariq Gardner & Evening Star DESCRIPTION:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/tariq-gardner-evening-star/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/space-odyssey.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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:Sat | Aug 29 \n\n \n \n Ben Paterson Organ Trio ft. Randy Napoleon\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Combining a joyful swing feel with an impeccable touch\, Steinway Artist Ben Paterson has established himself as one of the most exciting pianists on the Jazz scene today\, garnering international acclaim for his superb musicianship and engaging performances.  Originally from Philadelphia\, Ben studied both classical and jazz music before moving to the great city of Chicago\, absorbing the unique blend of Jazz and Blues that can only be found in the Windy City.  \nNow based in New York\, Ben is poised to bring his unique talents and style to a wider audience\, performing regularly at top notch venues around town\, and at clubs and festivals around the world. \nStarting in 2005\, Ben was honored to join the band of NEA Jazz Master Von Freeman\, performing with him regularly until Von’s passing in August 2012. Other notable collaborations include work with Catherine Russell\, Bobby Broom\, Houston Person\, Samara Joy\, Johnny O’Neal\, Red Holloway\, Eldee young\, Peter Bernstein\, Jerry Weldon and Ed Cherry to name a few\, with performances opening for groups like Steely Dan and B.B. King. \nIn 2018 Ben was named as the First Place Winner of the Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition\, with judges including Ellis and Branford Marsalis\, Arturo O'Farrill and Jonathan Batiste.  In 2019 he performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center as part of their tribute to Oscar Peterson\, playing alongside John Clayton\, Jeff Hamilton\, and fellow pianists including Benny Green and Kenny Barron.   In 2023 Ben was the pianist on the Grammy Winning record ‘Linger Awhile’ from Samara Joy\, joined by David Wong on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. \nBen has released 9 CD's under his own name: Breathing Space (OA2 Records 2007) Blues For Oscar (Meetinghouse Records 2012)\, Essential Elements (MAXJAZZ 2013)\, For Once In My Life (Origin 2015)\, That Old Feeling (Cellar Live 2018)\, Live at Van Gelder's (Cellar Live 2018)\,  I'll Be Thanking Santa (Meetinghouse Records 2019)\,  Just The Way We Are (2024)\, and Cookin In The Couve' (Cellar Live 2024). \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/laura-simone-trio/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/laura-simone.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR