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

November 21, 2025: Dave McMurray.

Groove-oriented Detroit jazz-funk ensemble led by Was (Not Was) saxophonist McMurray.

November 22, 2025: Alune Wade.

Ensemble led by this Senegalese bandleader-bassist whose music blends jazz with a multiplicity of African idioms. His new album, New African Orleans, explores the connection between West African rhythms and the bold brass sounds of New Orleans. Dinner Shows: 6:30 & 9 p.m. $90.

November 23, 2025: Bob Mervak.

Veteran Detroit jazz and pop singer-songwriter & pianist.

November 26, 2025: Nate Topo Quartet.

Detroit jazz-funk ensemble led by the young saxophonist Nate Topolewski. Tonight they are joined by Detroit vocalist Zania Alaké.

November 28, 2025: Don Hicks & Friends.

An ad hoc local ensemble led by trumpeter (and Blue Llama owner) Hicks.

November 29, 2025: Demetrius Nabors.

Jazz ensemble led by this veteran Detroit composer-pianist, a 2-time winner of a Detroit Music Award for Outstanding Gospel/Christian Musician. 6:30 & 8:30 p.m.

November 29, 2025: Blou Reed.

Young jazz sextet that plays funky original compositions along with classics from the hard-bop and post-bop catalog. 10:30 p.m.–midnight.

November 30, 2025: Organissimo.

Lansing jam-oriented jazz ensemble led by Hammond B3 organist Jim Alfredson. With guitarist Larry Barris and drummer Randy Marsh. Tonight they are joined by veteran New York saxophonist Ron Blake.

Past Events

November 21, 2025: Dave McMurray. (More Info)

November 20, 2025: Bob Sweet Quartet. (More Info)

November 19, 2025: Cyrus Chestnut. (More Info)

November 16, 2025: The NoW Trio. (More Info)

November 15, 2025: Sean Dobbins. (More Info)

November 15, 2025: Annie Hayes Trio. (More Info)

November 14, 2025: Allen Dennard. (More Info)

November 12, 2025: Bobby Watson Group. (More Info)

November 9, 2025: Naima Shamborguer Trio. (More Info)

November 8, 2025: Brandon Woody. (More Info)

November 7, 2025: WEMU 5:01 Jazz Series. (More Info)

November 7, 2025: Paxton / Spangler Band. (More Info)

November 6, 2025: Charlie Hunter Trio. (More Info)

November 5, 2025: Jean Wilson & Friends. (More Info)

November 2, 2025: James Carter Quintet. (More Info)

November 1, 2025: James Carter Organ Trio. (More Info)

October 31, 2025: Rodney Whitaker Group. (More Info)

October 30, 2025: Ellen Rowe Quartet. (More Info)

October 29, 2025: Ken Kozora Quartet. (More Info)

October 25, 2025: Dmitri Matheny. (More Info)

October 24, 2025: Sean Dobbins Organ Trio. (More Info)

October 23, 2025: Arturo O’Farrill. (More Info)

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: “Swing Happy Hour.” (More Info)

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