Nightspots

Blue LLama

314 S. Main [map]
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This new jazz club/restaurant features live music or occasional jazz films every night, 7-10/11 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. (early show) & 9 p.m. (late show) for ticketed shows. No cover except for ticketed shows, no dancing. Advance tickets available at bluellamaclub.com.

November 5: Chanson

A mix of French chanson and selections from the Great American Songbook by vocalist Leila Shaye and Djangophonique, a local quartet led by guitarist Andrew Brown that specializes in vintage jazz in the style of gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt's 1930s Parisian swing. The show is also streamed live at facebook.com/bluellamajazzclub/ 7-10 p.m.

November 6: Marquis Hill: "Gospel Revisited"

Nov. 6 & 7 Ensemble led by Hill, a renowned Chicago composer- trumpeter whose music incorporates elements of everything from contemporary and classic jazz to hip-hop, R&B, Chicago house, and neo-soul. $65 includes dinner. 7 & 9 p.m.

November 7: Marquis Hill: "Gospel Revisited"

Nov. 6 & 7 Ensemble led by Hill, a renowned Chicago composer- trumpeter whose music incorporates elements of everything from contemporary and classic jazz to hip-hop, R&B, Chicago house, and neo-soul. $65 includes dinner. 7 & 9 p.m.

November 8: Trio Escobar

Detroit-based ensemble led by guitarist Steve Jarosz specializing in Cuban salsa. With congas player Owl DiBlassio and bassist Eddie Caraballo. The show is also streamed live at facebook.com/bluellamajazzclub/ 6:30-9 p.m.

November 12: Pete Siers New Orleans Trio

Vintage New Orleans-style jazz by an ensemble led by local drummer Siers. 7-10 p.m.

November 13: Kris Kurzawa Quartet

Local quartet guitarist Kurzawa that plays jazz, soul, and avant-funk covers and originals. 7-10 p.m.

November 15: Mercer Patterson Quintet

Jazz ensemble led y cooper-pianist Patterson, a U-M music student. With trumpeter Ryan Venora, saxophonist Connor Hoyt, bassist Tyler Thenstedt, and drummer Philip Buchman.

November 19: John E. Lawrence Quartet

Ensemble led by veteran local jazz guitarist Lawrence. 7-10 p.m.

November 28: Aguanko

Local Afro-Cuban jazz ensemble led by composer-percussionist Alberto Nacif. The show is also streamed live at facebook.com/bluellamajazzclub/ 7-10 p.m.

November 28: Gayelynn McKinney & McKinney Zone

Quintet led by veteran Detroit jazz drummer McKinney. 7-10 p.m.

December 16: George Bedard & the Kingpins

Livestream (bluellamaclub.com/live) performance by this veteran local trio led by guitar genius Bedard whose repertoire of superfine honky-tonk dance tunes ranges from swing to vintage blues, country, rockabilly, and early rock 'n' roll classics, with some memorable originals. $20. 7:30 p.m.

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