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 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
July 16, 2026: Moises Borges & Ava Preston. (More Info)
July 15, 2026: Sarah D’Angelo & Cliff Monear. (More Info)
July 8, 2026: Kahil El’Zabar & David Murray. (More Info)
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)
