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RANDY NAPOLEAN QUARTET

August 24, 2023 @ 6:30 pm ~9:45 pm EDT

$15

Known as a forward-thinking musician with a passion for the jazz tradition, guitarist Randy Napoleon is an Associate Professor at Michigan State University. He is currently touring as a leader after twenty years of road apprenticeship with some of the most celebrated musicians and groups of our time.

Napoleon cut his teeth touring with pianist Benny Green, The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Michael Buble, and a thirteen year tenure with Freddy Cole. He has also performed with artists across the jazz spectrum such as Bill Charlap, Natalie Cole, Monty Alexander, Rodney Whitaker and John Pizzarelli.

Napoleon has performed or arranged on over seventy records. He arranged as well as performed on Freddy Cole’s seven most recent records including the Grammy-nominated releases, Freddy Cole Sings Mr. B and My Mood Is You. He performed on The Clayton Hamilton Orchestra: Live at MCG. Napoleon is featured on Buble’s Grammy-nominated CD/DVD Caught in the Act.

Napoleon has played on The Tonight Show, Late Night With David Letterman, The View, The Today Show, and The Ellen DeGeneres show as well as TV shows in South America, Europe and Asia. He has performed across the globe at notable venues including Royal Albert Hall, The Sydney Opera House, The Hollywood Bowl, and Lincoln Center.

THE BAND:

Randy Napoleon-Guitar
Rick Roe-Piano
Reuben Stump-Bass
David Alvarez III-Drums

Details

Date:
August 24, 2023
Time:
6:30 pm ~9:45 pm EDT
Cost:
$15
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Website:
bluellamaclub.com

Venue

The Blue Llama
314 S Main Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104 United States
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Phone
734-372-3200
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