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
July 1, 2026: Arnold/Jassi/Kramer.
Local world music–inflected jazz ensemble of drummer Jesse Kramer, guitarist John Arnold, and bassist & vocalist Pathe Jassi.
July 2, 2026: Nicole Heitger Quartet.
Toledo jazz ensemble, led by vocalist Heitger, that plays a blend of Dixieland, swing, and bebop from the 1920s through the 40s.
July 8, 2026: Kahil El’Zabar & David Murray.
Jazz ensemble, led by World Saxophone Quartet cofounder Murray and Chicago-based percussionist El’Zabar, which draws on African rhythms, contemporary hip-hop, and R&B to perform avant-garde arrangements of material from the American Songbook, early 20th-century jazz standards, show tunes, and popular songs. 8 p.m. $40 (dinner & show, $80).
July 9, 2026: 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.
July 10, 2026: Noah Hogan Quartet.
Jazz ensemble led by this local guitarist, a U-M grad currently pursuing a degree in jazz performance at NYU.
July 11, 2026: Sean Dobbins Organ Trio.
Ensemble led by veteran local drummer Dobbins. Tonight it is joined by Indiana saxophonist Rob Dixon.
July 12, 2026: The Triumvirate.
Young local jazz trio that plays a mix of originals and bebop standards.
July 15, 2026: Sarah D’Angelo & Cliff Monear.
Quiet & sultry jazz by this duo of veteran Paul Keller Orchestra vocalist-clarinetist D’Angelo and local pianist Monear.
July 16, 2026: Moises Borges & Ava Preston.
Cleveland-area Bossa Nova duo of Brazilian-born guitarist Borges and vocalist Preston.
July 17, 2026: Gene Dunlap Band.
Jazz ensemble led by this veteran Detroit-bred drummer, a former member of Earl Klugh’s band.
July 18, 2026: Tiffany Gridiron.
Ensemble led by this sultry-voiced Lansing jazz singer.
July 19, 2026: Bryan Eng.
Broadway showtunes and jazz standards by this rising star on the NYC cabaret scene. He’s the youngest ever resident performer at the famed Carlyle Hotel, where BroadwayWorld hailed him as “the heir apparent to evenings with Bobby Short.” Dinner show: 6 p.m. $95.
July 22, 2026: Oliver Mayman Quartet.
Jazz ensemble led by composer-vibraphonist Mayman, a Community/Huron High grad now based in Philadelphia.
July 23, 2026: Kenji Lee Quartet.
Ensemble led by saxophonist Lee, whose expressive brand of jazz draws on Japanese folk music, Western classical music, and punk.
July 24, 2026: “Swing Happy Hour.”
With the Kerrytown Stompers, a local ensemble led by drummer Pete Siers that performs a range of vintage jazz styles, from struts, stomps, cakewalks, and rags to pop tunes, marches, and classical favorites. 5–6:30 p.m. Free.
July 24, 2026: Jocelyn Gould.
Acclaimed Canadian jazz guitar virtuoso and vocalist whose playing style is influenced by the likes of Wes Montgomery, Grant Green, Joe Pass, and Kenny Burrell.
July 26, 2026: Paul Vornhagen Quartet.
Jazz standards by this local ensemble led by veteran saxophonist and flutist Vornhagen.
July 29, 2026: Michael Dease Organ Quartet.
Ensemble led by this widely recorded MSU trombone professor, winner of a prestigious Downbeat poll for Trombonist of the Year.
July 30, 2026: Zen Zadravec Quintet.
Jazz standards & originals by an ensemble led by this young Canadian composer-pianist.
July 31, 2026: Paxton/Spangler Band.
Veteran Detroit drummer RJ Spangler and trombonist-vocalist John “Tbone” Paxton lead a band of area musicians in swing, modern jazz, and swinging blues.
Past Events
June 26, 2026: Marion Hayden Legacy Ensemble. (More Info)
June 13, 2026: Sean Dobbins All-Star Quintet. (More Info)
June 7, 2026: Alain Sullivan’s Soulheart Collective. (More Info)
