BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blue LLama - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Blue LLama X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bluellamaclub.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Blue LLama REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260923T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260923T203000 DTSTAMP:20260824T160118Z CREATED:20260728T180201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T160118Z UID:10000355-1790190000-1790195400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Nicole Zuraitis Quartet DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/nicole-zuraitis/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Nicole-Z-Square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T213000 DTSTAMP:20260715T151921Z CREATED:20260715T151921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T151921Z UID:10000356-1790276400-1790285400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Nate Topo Group DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/nate-topo-group/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/NateTopoBNW.png.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260925T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260925T213000 DTSTAMP:20260709T201039Z CREATED:20260709T201039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T201039Z UID:10000354-1790362800-1790371800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Russ Macklem Detroit Quintet DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/russ-macklem-detroit-quintet-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/RussMacklemCOLOR-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260927T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260927T220000 DTSTAMP:20260729T204451Z CREATED:20260729T204451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T204451Z UID:10000369-1790535600-1790546400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Women in Jazz Showcase DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/women-in-jazz-showcase/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/women-in-jazz-showcase.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260930T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260930T213000 DTSTAMP:20260820T185056Z CREATED:20260805T184051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T185056Z UID:10000362-1790794800-1790803800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Date Night: Jacob Hart Piano Duo DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/jacob-hart-piano-duo-1/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jacob-hart.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261001T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261001T213000 DTSTAMP:20260907T135344Z CREATED:20260731T161709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T135344Z UID:10000380-1790881200-1790890200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Ellen Rowe Trio ft. Rob Bickley & Pete Siers DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ellen-rowe-trio/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ellen-rowe.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261002T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261002T180000 DTSTAMP:20260825T163518Z CREATED:20260731T171553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T163518Z UID:10000384-1790956800-1790964000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:WEMU 5:01 Jazz Series: Sean Dobbins Trio's Tribute to Stevie Wonder DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/wemu-501-sean-dobbins-trio/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SeanDobbinsBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261002T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261002T220000 DTSTAMP:20260803T185728Z CREATED:20260803T185728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T185728Z UID:10000387-1790967600-1790978400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Erena Terakubo Quartet DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/erena-terakubo-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/erena.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261003T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261003T213000 DTSTAMP:20260909T173239Z CREATED:20260909T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T173239Z UID:10000414-1791054000-1791063000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:John Arnold Trio ft. Pathe Jassi and Rick Beamon DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/john-arnold-trio/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/john-arnold-square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261004T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261004T203000 DTSTAMP:20260831T164343Z CREATED:20260831T164343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T164343Z UID:10000406-1791136800-1791145800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:The NOW Trio ft. Travis Aukerman DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/the-now-trio-5/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/the-now-trio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261007T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261007T220000 DTSTAMP:20260831T183742Z CREATED:20260807T162618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T183742Z UID:10000381-1791399600-1791410400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Date Night: Jacob Hart Piano Duo DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/jacob-hart-piano/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jacob-hart.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T213000 DTSTAMP:20260831T164823Z CREATED:20260831T164823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T164823Z UID:10000407-1791486000-1791495000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Rick Roe Trio DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/rick-roe-trio-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/rick-roe.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T220000 DTSTAMP:20260902T153926Z CREATED:20260731T162914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T153926Z UID:10000372-1791572400-1791583200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Marcus Elliot Quartet DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/marcus-elliot-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/marcus-elliot.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261010T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261010T213000 DTSTAMP:20260901T153840Z CREATED:20260731T163016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T153840Z UID:10000373-1791658800-1791667800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sean-dobbins-9/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SeanDobbinsBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261011T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261011T213000 DTSTAMP:20260909T160253Z CREATED:20260608T160326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T160253Z UID:10000324-1791741600-1791754200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Joshua Redman Quartet DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/joshua-redman-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/joshua-redman.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261014T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261014T213000 DTSTAMP:20260902T201439Z CREATED:20260902T201439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T201439Z UID:10000382-1792004400-1792013400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Paul Keller's Ray Brown Tribute DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/paul-keller-ray-brown-tribute/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/paul-keller.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T213000 DTSTAMP:20260831T165340Z CREATED:20260831T165340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T165340Z UID:10000408-1792090800-1792099800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Aguankó DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/aguanko-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/aguanko.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261016T220000 DTSTAMP:20260825T170343Z CREATED:20260825T170343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T170343Z UID:10000383-1792177200-1792188000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Don Hicks & Friends DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/don-hicks-and-friends-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/don-hicks.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261017T213000 DTSTAMP:20260803T190431Z CREATED:20260803T190431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T190431Z UID:10000374-1792263600-1792272600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Tumbao Bravo DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/tumbao-bravo-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/tumbao-bravo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261018T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261018T220000 DTSTAMP:20260909T195737Z CREATED:20260909T195737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T195737Z UID:10000430-1792346400-1792360800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Tim Ries Quartet DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/tim-ries-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Tim-Ries.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261021T220000 DTSTAMP:20260831T184100Z CREATED:20260831T184100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T184100Z UID:10000413-1792609200-1792620000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Date Night: Aris Chalin Piano Duo DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/aris-chalin-piano-duo-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/aris-chanlin.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261022T213000 DTSTAMP:20260825T170651Z CREATED:20260821T151458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T170651Z UID:10000402-1792695600-1792704600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Kenji Lee Quartet DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/kenji-lee-quartet-copy/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/kenji-lee-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T183000 DTSTAMP:20260831T183253Z CREATED:20260831T183253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T183253Z UID:10000412-1792771200-1792780200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Swing Happy Hour: Kerrytown Stompers DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/swing-happy-hour-kerrytown-stompers-11/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/kerrytown-stompers.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261023T213000 DTSTAMP:20260803T190704Z CREATED:20260803T190704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T190704Z UID:10000375-1792782000-1792791000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Tiffany Gridiron DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/tiffany-gridiron-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/TiffanyGridironBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261024T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261024T213000 DTSTAMP:20260803T191105Z CREATED:20260803T191105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T191105Z UID:10000376-1792868400-1792877400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Demetrius Nabors DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/demetrius-nabors-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DemetriusNaborsBW1.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261025T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261025T203000 DTSTAMP:20260831T170331Z CREATED:20260831T170331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T170331Z UID:10000409-1792951200-1792960200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Jacob Hart Quartet DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/jacob-hart-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jacob-hart.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261028T213000 DTSTAMP:20260831T175037Z CREATED:20260831T175037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T175037Z UID:10000410-1793214000-1793223000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Steve Nelson + Kzoo Jazz Collective DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/steve-nelson-kzoo-jazz-collective/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/steve-nelson.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261029T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261029T220000 DTSTAMP:20260831T181038Z CREATED:20260831T181038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T181038Z UID:10000411-1793300400-1793311200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Alex Harding & Organ Nation DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/alex-harding-organ-nation/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/alex-harding.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261030T220000 DTSTAMP:20260903T153722Z CREATED:20260803T191229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T153722Z UID:10000377-1793386800-1793397600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Rodney Whitaker Group DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/rodney-whitaker-group-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/rodney-whitaker-group.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261031T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261031T220000 DTSTAMP:20260904T151559Z CREATED:20260904T151559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T151559Z UID:10000425-1793473200-1793484000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Dave McMurray DESCRIPTION:Fri | Aug 28 \n\n \n \n Xavier Davis Quartet\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Xavier Davis’ professional career as a Jazz pianist took off when the legendary vocalist Betty Carter spotted his outstanding talent at the 1994 International Association of Jazz Educators convention in Boston while he was performing with his college ensemble. It was her who brought Xavier to New York\, hiring him exclusively as the pianist of her working trio.  Today\, Xavier is one of the most accomplished Jazz pianists world wide.  Having led master classes and clinics all over the world and coming from a family of music educators\, passing on knowledge and skills to young musicians is very important to Xavier. As such\, he is proud to be Associate Professor of Jazz Piano at Michigan State University. Xavier was also member of the teaching staff in the Jazz department of the Juilliard School of Music in New York for six years prior to that. \nXavier’s development as a musician has been greatly influenced by the inspiration and guidance he has received from Carl Allen\, James Williams\, and Billy Hart\, whom he sees and respects as his great mentors.  In addition to Betty and Carl\, Xavier has performed and recorded with many other world-famous Jazz artists like the legendary Freddie Hubbard\, Tom Harrell\, Christian McBride\, Regina Carter\, Stefon Harris\, Abbey Lincoln\, Wynton Marsalis\, Don Byron\, Nat Adderley\, Nicholas Payton\, Jon Faddis\, Jimmy Greene\, Steve Turre\, Al Foster\, and Jeremy Pelt among others. During the 1999 – 2000 season\, Xavier worked with the Boy’s Choir of Harlem as their Musical Director. He also played keyboard for the television series “Cosby.” His talent has been featured on more than 50 albums.  Xavier is part of the Christian McBride Big Band and was featured on Christian’s album ‘The Good Feeling’\, which won a GRAMMY award in 2012. \nAs a bandleader\, Xavier has released two critically acclaimed albums – ‘Dance of Life’ and ‘The Innocence of Youth’. “The pianist [Xavier Davis] simply knows how to make every note on his instrument sing\, and he invariably finds the richest area of the keyboard for voicing his chords.” says writer Bob Blumenthal. Jazz Times reviewer John Murph writes “…the music exudes a mature\, nonchalant ease and cozy empathy that make this…a rewarding listen.” Down Beat gave the CD\, “Dance of Life\,” four stars\, stating\, “Davis steps out with an accomplished debut.”  Xavier is currently working on his long awaited follow-up to these albums. \nIn 2005\, Xavier became the first person to receive the prestigious “New Works Grant” twice from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation under the auspices of Chamber Music America. He has won awards at several festivals as well as in Down Beat magazine. \nBeing a gifted composer\, arranger\, and producer of music\, Xavier has composed and arranged music for outstanding artists like Carl Allen\, Regina Carter\, and Hans Schuman. He has co-produced the album “Wise Children” by Tom Harrell and recently produced the new album of singer Lizzie Thomas.  Xavier is also a passionate and experienced film and commercial music composer/producer. \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n RESERVE TABLE(opens in new tab) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/dave-mcmurray-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/dave-mcmurray.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR