BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blue LLama - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bluellamaclub.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Blue LLama REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260116T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260116T220000 DTSTAMP:20260116T182536Z CREATED:20251124T201709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T182536Z UID:10000191-1768590000-1768600800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Shahida Nurullah & Good Company 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-good-company/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/shahida-nurullah.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260117T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260117T213000 DTSTAMP:20260109T154442Z CREATED:20251120T214809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T154442Z UID:10000181-1768674600-1768685400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins Organ 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/sean-dobbins-2-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SeanDobbinsBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260118T203000 DTSTAMP:20251120T214940Z CREATED:20251120T214940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T214940Z UID:10000167-1768759200-1768768200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Sarah D'Angelo & Cliff Monear 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/sarah-dangelo-cliff-monear-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/CliffMonearCliffMonear.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260121T213000 DTSTAMP:20260118T193809Z CREATED:20251203T164517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T193809Z UID:10000210-1769022000-1769031000@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-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/tumbao-bravo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260122T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260122T213000 DTSTAMP:20260112T172902Z CREATED:20251120T215137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T172902Z UID:10000187-1769108400-1769117400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Max Bowen Special 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/max-bowen-special-quintet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MaxBowenBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260123T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260123T213000 DTSTAMP:20260112T173400Z CREATED:20251120T215253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T173400Z UID:10000188-1769194800-1769203800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Ona ft. Gayelynn McKinney\, Laura-Simone & 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/ona/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/GayelynnMcKinneyBNW_copy.png.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260124T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260124T213000 DTSTAMP:20260112T173719Z CREATED:20251120T215417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T173719Z UID:10000182-1769281200-1769290200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Nick Collins Sextet 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/nick-collins-sextet-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/nick-collins.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260125T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260125T220000 DTSTAMP:20260112T184950Z CREATED:20251205T185402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T184950Z UID:10000175-1769362200-1769378400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Hamilton de Holanda 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/hamilton-de-holanda/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/hamilton-de-holanda.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T213000 DTSTAMP:20260119T163456Z CREATED:20251128T221137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T163456Z UID:10000189-1769626800-1769635800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Elvin Sharp 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/elvin-sharp-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/elvin-sharp.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T213000 DTSTAMP:20260122T185142Z CREATED:20251120T215546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T185142Z UID:10000183-1769713200-1769722200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Aya Sekine 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/aya-sekine-trio/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Aya-Sekine-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T183000 DTSTAMP:20260119T163624Z CREATED:20251124T212552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T163624Z UID:10000184-1769788800-1769797800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Swing Happy Hour: Kerrytown Stompers 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/swing-happy-hour-kerrytown-stompers-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/kerrytown-stompers.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T213000 DTSTAMP:20260119T163716Z CREATED:20251120T215720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T163716Z UID:10000185-1769799600-1769808600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Dwight Adams 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/dwight-adams-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/dwight-adams.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T213000 DTSTAMP:20260119T163825Z CREATED:20251120T215809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T163825Z UID:10000169-1769886000-1769895000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Russ Macklem Detroit 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/russ-macklem-detroit-quintet-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/RussMacklemCOLOR-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T203000 DTSTAMP:20260119T163939Z CREATED:20251215T184620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T163939Z UID:10000212-1769968800-1769977800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Sandra Bomar 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/sandra-bomar/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SandraBomarBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T213000 DTSTAMP:20260126T154429Z CREATED:20260105T183803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T154429Z UID:10000233-1770231600-1770240600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Jauron Perry 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/jauron-perry-quartet-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot-2025-07-25-at-11.32.24 AM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T213000 DTSTAMP:20260126T154732Z CREATED:20251215T185131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T154732Z UID:10000213-1770318000-1770327000@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-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/RonBrooksBNW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260206T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260206T180000 DTSTAMP:20260119T165448Z CREATED:20251215T185507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T165448Z UID:10000193-1770393600-1770400800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:WEMU 5:01 Jazz Series: organissimo 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-organissimo/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/organissmo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260206T213000 DTSTAMP:20260119T165600Z CREATED:20251215T185842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T165600Z UID:10000214-1770404400-1770413400@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-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/space-odyssey.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260207T213000 DTSTAMP:20260126T155944Z CREATED:20251215T185951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T155944Z UID:10000170-1770490800-1770499800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Olivia Van Goor 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/olivia-van-goor-quartet-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/OliviaVanoorBNW2.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260208T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260208T203000 DTSTAMP:20260119T165949Z CREATED:20251215T190639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T165949Z UID:10000215-1770573600-1770582600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:An Evening with Bob Mervak 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/bob-mervak-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/bob-mervak.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T213000 DTSTAMP:20260202T154223Z CREATED:20260107T155545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T154223Z UID:10000235-1770836400-1770845400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Great Lakes Brass 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/great-lakes-brass/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/great-lakes-brass.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T213000 DTSTAMP:20260202T154626Z CREATED:20251216T153121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T154626Z UID:10000219-1770922800-1770931800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Aguankó 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-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/aguanko.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260213T213000 DTSTAMP:20260212T213432Z CREATED:20260114T212019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T213432Z UID:10000194-1771009200-1771018200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:La Tanya Hall 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/la-tanya-hall-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/la-tanya-hall.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260214T213000 DTSTAMP:20260205T152707Z CREATED:20260114T212056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T152707Z UID:10000171-1771095600-1771104600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Isis Damil 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/isis-damil/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/isis-damil.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260215T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260215T203000 DTSTAMP:20260202T160120Z CREATED:20251217T151119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T160120Z UID:10000220-1771178400-1771187400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Chris Glassman 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/chris-glassman/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Chris-Glassman-the-Technocats.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T213000 DTSTAMP:20260209T160938Z CREATED:20251215T191130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T160938Z UID:10000216-1771441200-1771450200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Nate Topo 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/nate-topo-quintet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/NateTopoBNW.png.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T213000 DTSTAMP:20260209T161402Z CREATED:20251215T191417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T161402Z UID:10000217-1771527600-1771536600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Ken Kozora 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/ken-kozora-quartet-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ken-kozora-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260220T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260220T183000 DTSTAMP:20260119T171100Z CREATED:20251215T191734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T171100Z UID:10000196-1771603200-1771612200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Swing Happy Hour: Kerrytown Stompers 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/swing-happy-hour-kerrytown-stompers-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/kerrytown-stompers.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260220T213000 DTSTAMP:20260209T162151Z CREATED:20251215T191936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T162151Z UID:10000172-1771614000-1771623000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Nate Winn Group 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/nate-winn-group/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/nate-winn.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T213000 DTSTAMP:20260209T162636Z CREATED:20251215T192055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T162636Z UID:10000173-1771700400-1771709400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins 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/sean-dobbins-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SeanDobbinsBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR