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SUMMARY:Shahida Nurullah & Good Company
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260117T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042039
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SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins Organ Trio
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260118T180000
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SUMMARY:Sarah D'Angelo & Cliff Monear
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260121T190000
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SUMMARY:Tumbao Bravo
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260122T213000
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SUMMARY:Max Bowen Special Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260123T213000
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SUMMARY:Ona ft. Gayelynn McKinney\, Laura-Simone & Redwood
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260124T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042040
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SUMMARY:Nick Collins Sextet
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260125T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260125T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042040
CREATED:20251205T185402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T184950Z
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SUMMARY:Hamilton de Holanda
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042040
CREATED:20251128T221137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T163456Z
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SUMMARY:Elvin Sharp Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042040
CREATED:20251120T215546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T185142Z
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SUMMARY:Aya Sekine Trio
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T183000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042040
CREATED:20251124T212552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T163624Z
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SUMMARY:Swing Happy Hour: Kerrytown Stompers
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042040
CREATED:20251120T215720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T163716Z
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SUMMARY:Dwight Adams Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042040
CREATED:20251120T215809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T163825Z
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SUMMARY:Russ Macklem Detroit Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042040
CREATED:20251215T184620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T163939Z
UID:10000212-1769968800-1769977800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Sandra Bomar Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042040
CREATED:20260105T183803Z
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SUMMARY:Jauron Perry Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042040
CREATED:20251215T185131Z
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SUMMARY:Ron Brooks Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260206T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042040
CREATED:20251215T185507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T165448Z
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SUMMARY:WEMU 5:01 Jazz Series: organissimo
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260206T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042040
CREATED:20251215T185842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T165600Z
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SUMMARY:Tariq Gardner & Evening Star
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260207T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042040
CREATED:20251215T185951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T155944Z
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SUMMARY:Olivia Van Goor Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042040
CREATED:20251215T190639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T165949Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Bob Mervak
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042040
CREATED:20260107T155545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T154223Z
UID:10000235-1770836400-1770845400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Brass
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042040
CREATED:20251216T153121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T154626Z
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SUMMARY:Aguankó
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260213T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042040
CREATED:20260114T212019Z
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SUMMARY:La Tanya Hall
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260214T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042040
CREATED:20260114T212056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T152707Z
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SUMMARY:Isis Damil
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260215T203000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042040
CREATED:20251217T151119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T160120Z
UID:10000220-1771178400-1771187400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Chris Glassman
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042040
CREATED:20251215T191130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T160938Z
UID:10000216-1771441200-1771450200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Nate Topo Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042040
CREATED:20251215T191417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T161402Z
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SUMMARY:Ken Kozora Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260220T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260220T183000
DTSTAMP:20260410T042040
CREATED:20251215T191734Z
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SUMMARY:Swing Happy Hour: Kerrytown Stompers
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260220T190000
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SUMMARY:Nate Winn Group
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T213000
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SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins All Star Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Sat | June 6	\n\n	\n		\n		Straight Ahead\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	Out of Detroit's lively jazz scene\, which has produced some of the best musicians in the world\, comes the ground breaking all female jazz group\, Straight Ahead. A group of strong\, inventive instrumentalists and vocalists\, they have shown themselves to be powerful and imaginative composers and arrangers. \nWidely recognized for their eclectic and soulful approach to creating music\, the Straight Ahead sound ranges comfortably from mainstream jazz R&B ballads\, avant-garde to Brazilian funk. Their live performances are a dynamic celebration of power and joy. The ladies delight in changing textures\, moods\, and tempos and love to throw in the occasional musical joke! \nIntroduced in 1989 as a product of their hometown's lively jazz scene\, Straight Ahead was named the finalist in that year's "Sony Innovators" competition. The new decade saw the ladies receive their first international exposure when they were invited to open for the legendary Nina Simone at the Montreaux-Switzerland Jazz Festival. \nIn 1990\, the group recorded the first album for Atlantic Jazz\, "Look Straight Ahead"\, with made the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart "Top 20". They followed that up with "Body and Soul" and in 1995 with their third album "Dance Of the Forest Rain"\, which received rave reviews that include Branford Marsalis\, who called the group "a monster outfit that truly swings!" \nThese Grammy-nominated Atlantic Jazz recording artists have traveled extensively in the United States\, the Caribbean\, and Europe\, garnering rave reviews. Recent appearances include a concert at the prestigious Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C.\, where Ms. Sorab Modi\, a reviewer for "JazzIz" Magazine wrote that the band was"particularly impressive." (JazzIz\, August\, 1997); and the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Festival\, where "This tight\, dynamic\, outfit stole the show with it's high-energy tour-de-force of musical styles." (Kansas City Star\, July 21\, 1997). Recent awards include The Motor City Music Awards HALL OF FAME and Talent Deserving Wider Recognition (Downbeat Magazine\, April\, 1997) Joy\, Power\, Love\, Wisdom...Magic! This is the sound of what is to come. This is Straight Ahead! \nEach individual member of Straight Ahead is an accomplished musician in her own right. Together they bring a unique musical personality to the group. Straight Ahead's founding members\, the "Rhythm Sister" - Marion Hayden on bass\, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by an exciting line-up\, which features they dynamic Kymberli Wright on vocals and the electrifying Althea Rene on the flute. \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
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