The Robert Hurst Blaxination

The Robert Hurst Blaxination | Blue LLama Jazz Club, Ann Arbor https://www.bluellamaclub.com Thursday November 11th, 7-10:15pm (three 45-min sets) | Tickets (by phone only): 734-372-3200 | Featuring Robert Hurst-bass, Monica Blaire-vocals, Rafael Leafar-woodwinds, Everett Reid-drums, electronics, and Sasha Kashperko-guitar. The acclaimed Detroit bassist-composer-arranger and educator (Univ-Michigan School of Music) brings a newly christened, stalwart quintet line-up for an invigorating performance. Crafting new arrangements using a buoyant band blend with attitude, Hurst provides an excitable backdrop presenting reworked jazz vitality and when played by musicians of color. This time a cherished national holiday shines on Veterans and jazz heroes.