DOORS @5:30PM, SHOWTIME @6:30PM

Master trombonist and four-time Downbeat Critic's Poll Winner for Trombonist of the Year Michael Dease honors the spirit of his former bandleader Roy Hargrove with a star-studded quintet. Dease is a prolific session musician, longtime fixture in the bands of Jimmy Heath, David Sanborn and Christian McBride and a fiery, soulful improviser on several instruments.

Dease is a committed educator and serves as Full Professor of Jazz Trombone at the prestigious Jazz Studies program at Michigan State University. One of the most versatile musicians of his generation, he has also performed and recorded with Elton John, Usher, Jon Batiste, Demi Lovato, and earned a GRAMMY recording with Alicia Keys for her 2007 hit "Superwoman". His band features rising stars in the national and international jazz community.

Join us at Blue LLama to celebrate his 19th recording as a leader, "Grove's Groove" on Le Coq records!

THE BAND:

Michael Dease - Baritone Saxophone and Trombone

Nanami Haruta - Trombone

Max Gage - Piano

Laura-Simone Martin - Bass

David Alvarez III - Drums