Nightspots

Blue LLama

314 S. Main [map]
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This jazz club/restaurant has re-opened Fri. & Sat. for both in-person shows and occasional livestreams.

April 16: Brendon Davis Trio

Originals & jazz standards by this ensemble led by U0M jazz piano student Davis. $10. 7-10 p.m.

April 17: Kris Kurzawa Quartet

Local quartet guitarist Kurzawa that plays jazz, soul, and avant-funk covers and originals. $125 (in advance only at bluellamaclub.com/event/dinner-and-a-show-kris-kurzawa-quartet) includes 7 & 8:30 p.m.sets and a 7-course dinner; $10 (available at stageit.com/kris_kurzawa_quartet/live_at_blue_llama_jazz_club/97251) includes livestream access only to 8:30 p.m. show. 6-10 p.m.

April 24: Roger Jones & Trioisms

Detroit-area jazz ensemble led by pianist Jones. Local quartet guitarist Kurzawa that plays jazz, soul, and avant-funk covers and originals. $125 (in advance only at bluellamaclub.com/event/roger-jones-higher-calling-1) includes a 7-course dinner. 6-10 p.m.

April 30: Marion Hayden Trio

Straight-ahead jazz standards & originals by this Detroit ensemble led by veteran bassist Hayden, a member of the Detroit International Jazz Festival All-Star Ambassadors touring ensemble. $75. 5:30 & 8:30 p.m.

May 1: Organissimo

Lansing jam-oriented jazz trio led by Hammond B3 organist Jim Alfredson. According to Jazzweek, the band "stretches the boundaries of the traditional organ trio with bits of funk, blues, Latin, groove, and New Orleans influences." With With guitarist Larry Barris and drummer Randy Marsh. $70. 5:30 & 8:30 p.m.

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