314 S. Main, Ann Arbor
372–3200
bluellamaclub.com

This jazz club/restaurant features live music Sun. 6-8:30 p.m., Tues. 7–9:30 p.m., Wed.–Fri., 7–10:15 p.m., & Sat. dinner show 7–10:15 p.m. $10 cover on Tues.–Fri.; reservations recommended at OpenTable.com or by calling the club. Sat. ticket piece (variable) includes a 7-course dinner; advance tickets available at BlueLlamaClub.com. No dancing except for Wed. Latin jazz shows and as otherwise noted.

Upcoming Events

October 22, 2025: Third Coast Swing.

Veteran Ludington trio specializes in swing-era Gypsy jazz. Tonight they are joined tonight by clarinetist Dave Bennett.

October 23, 2025: Arturo O’Farrill.

Afro-Latin jazz ensemble led by this acclaimed Mexican-born pianist, son of Chico O’Farrill, the renowned bandleader widely considered the Duke Ellington of Latin jazz. Downbeat critic Frank Alkyer calls him “one of our greatest living pianists. Period.” Dinner shows: 7 & 9:30 p.m. $85.

October 24, 2025: Sean Dobbins Organ Trio.

Jazz ensemble led by local drummer Dobbins.

October 25, 2025: Dmitri Matheny.

Ensemble led by this San Francisco-based jazz flugelhornist celebrated for his warm tone, soaring lyricism, and masterful technique.

October 29, 2025: Ken Kozora Quartet.

World fusion ensemble led by multi-instrumentalist Kozora, a veteran local jazz luminary. With saxophonist/flutist Paul VornHagen, drummer John Churchville, and Robert Spalding Newcomb on guitar, sitar, & synths.

October 30, 2025: Ellen Rowe Quartet.

Ensemble led by U-M jazz piano professor Rowe.

October 31, 2025: Rodney Whitaker Group.

Jazz ensemble led by MSU jazz professor Whitaker, a former member of Wynton Marsalis’ Sextet and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra.

Past Events

October 22, 2025: Third Coast Swing. (More Info)

October 19, 2025: Sarah D’Angelo & Cliff Monear. (More Info)

October 18, 2025: Jeff Haas Quintet. (More Info)

October 17, 2025: Olivia Van Goor Quartet. (More Info)

October 17, 2025: “Swing Happy Hour.” (More Info)

October 16, 2025: Goldings, Bernstein, & Stewart Organ Trio. (More Info)

October 15, 2025: Kenji Lee Elmo Hope Quartet. (More Info)

October 12, 2025: Firas Zreik Jazz Quartet. (More Info)

October 11, 2025: La Tanya Hall. (More Info)

October 10, 2025: Catherine Russell. (More Info)

October 9, 2025: Ajde Aman. (More Info)

October 8, 2025: Max Bowen Quartet. (More Info)

October 5, 2025: Diego Rivera Quartet. (More Info)

October 4, 2025: Nick Collins Sextet. (More Info)

October 3, 2025: Luther Allison Trio. (More Info)

October 3, 2025: WEMU 5:01 Jazz Series. (More Info)

October 2, 2025: Tumbao Bravo. (More Info)

October 1, 2025: Tiffany Gridiron Trio. (More Info)

September 28, 2025: Anthony Stanco. (More Info)

September 27, 2025: Sean Dobbins & The Collegiate Collage. (More Info)

September 27, 2025: Andrew Rathbun & Gary Versace. (More Info)

September 26, 2025: Shahida Nurullah. (More Info)

September 24, 2025: Ron Brooks Quintet. (More Info)

September 21, 2025: Nicole Heitger Quartet. (More Info)

September 20, 2025: Aguankó. (More Info)

September 19, 2025: Etienne Charles. (More Info)

September 18, 2025: Michael Mayo. (More Info)

September 17, 2025: Sky Covington & November Fourth. (More Info)

September 14, 2025: Noah Hogan Quartet. (More Info)

September 13, 2025: Langston M. Kitchen & The Mahogany Collective. (More Info)