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
May 20, 2026: Houston Patton & Hidden Nomination.
U-M music student ensemble led by Detroit saxophonist Patton.
May 21, 2026: Noah Jackson.
Ensemble led by this acclaimed Detroit jazz cellist & composer, the curator, creative director, and artist-in-residence at Detroit’s Cliff Bell’s jazz club.
May 21, 2026: Tumbao Bravo.
Veteran local Afro-Cuban jazz band led by multi-instrumental reeds player Paul VornHagen.
May 22, 2026: Dave McMurray.
Groove-oriented Detroit jazz-funk ensemble led by Was (Not Was) saxophonist McMurray. He’s recently released a pair of albums of jazz covers of Grateful Dead songs.
May 23, 2026: Sean Dobbins & Dave Stryker.
Duo of veteran local drummer Dobbins and versatile Detroit-area guitarist Stryker.
May 24, 2026: Jacob Hart Trio.
Ensemble led by award-winning 17-year-old Detroit pianist Hart.
May 27, 2026: Bob Sweet Quartet.
Ensemble led by veteran local drummer Sweet, an original member of the versatile Sun Messengers big band.
May 28, 2026: Brian Charette Trio.
Modern jazz ensemble led by award-winning NYC organist Charette.
May 29, 2026: Michael Mayo.
Jazz ensemble led by acclaimed young L.A.–based vocalist-arranger Mayo. Pop Matters praises his “stunning voice and unique approach that blends tradition and his own material into one hypnotic sound.” Dinner & show only; $95.
May 30, 2026: Michael Dease.
Ensemble led by this widely recorded MSU trombone professor, winner of a prestigious Downbeat poll for Trombonist of the Year.
May 31, 2026: The Now Trio.
Detroit ensemble that plays standards and originals, along with lesser-known arrangements by prolific composers.
Past Events
May 17, 2026: Marlena Studer’s Jazz Ensemble. (More Info)
May 15, 2026: “Detroit Jazz Fest All-Stars: Beyond Take Five.” (More Info)
April 19, 2026: Sarah D’Angelo & Cliff Monear. (More Info)
April 15, 2026: Jonathan Barahal Taylor Quartet. (More Info)
