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Events
![Rodney Whitaker Quintet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/339f0a35-5653-44dd-8e82-41451f5be88a/Rodney+Whitaker+Horizontal.jpg)
Rodney Whitaker Quintet
DOORS @6PM. Innovative bassist, Rodney Whitaker, is one of the leading performers of jazz double bass in the world and is joined by a group of unique, soulful, and talented individuals to perform an exhilarating and enlightening program of Jazz.
![Rodney Whitaker Quintet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/339f0a35-5653-44dd-8e82-41451f5be88a/Rodney+Whitaker+Horizontal.jpg)
Rodney Whitaker Quintet
DOORS @9PM. Innovative bassist, Rodney Whitaker, is one of the leading performers of jazz double bass in the world and is joined by a group of unique, soulful, and talented individuals to perform an exhilarating and enlightening program of Jazz.
![Luther S. Allison Quintet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1705343754370-8KC9A70E1OWBFFPUD7CQ/2.png)
Luther S. Allison Quintet
DOORS @5:30PM. Luther hails from Charlotte, NC, currently residing in New York City, and has spent the last four years touring both nationally and internationally as a side-person amongst such artists as Rodney Whitaker, Jazzmeia Horn, The Baylor Project, Samara Joy, Gregory Tardy, Ulysses Owens Jr., and many more. Allison will be touring more throughout 2024 and 2025 as a bandleader.
![Luther S. Allison Quintet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1705343754370-8KC9A70E1OWBFFPUD7CQ/2.png)
Luther S. Allison Quintet
DOORS @8:15PM. Luther hails from Charlotte, NC, currently residing in New York City, and has spent the last four years touring both nationally and internationally as a side-person amongst such artists as Rodney Whitaker, Jazzmeia Horn, The Baylor Project, Samara Joy, Gregory Tardy, Ulysses Owens Jr., and many more. Allison will be touring more throughout 2024 and 2025 as a bandleader.
![Late Night: Nick Collins Sextet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1698336260276-0R8I22X6YO87OLLBGLXY/NickCollins+copy.jpeg)
Late Night: Nick Collins Sextet
Now in their second year of Blue LLama residency (every first and third Saturday), the Nick Collins Sextet features original arrangements of classic and modern jazz. The group's regular lineup features Dwight Adams (trumpet), Andrew Bishop (tenor sax), Vincent Chandler (trombone), Rick Roe (piano), Jeff Pedraz (bass), and Nick Collins (drums).
![Paul Keller & Sarah D’Angelo Meet the Western Michigan University Jazz Professors](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1722873538788-N70BSJ7IHLFJ3URQ3GVY/PK+and+SD+copy.jpg)
Paul Keller & Sarah D’Angelo Meet the Western Michigan University Jazz Professors
DOORS @4PM. Michigan Jazz Titans combine and collaborate for fun, exciting and entertaining musical hijinks. All Keller-ized for your maximum enjoyment!
![Paul Keller & Sarah D’Angelo Meet the Western Michigan University Jazz Professors](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1722873538788-N70BSJ7IHLFJ3URQ3GVY/PK+and+SD+copy.jpg)
Paul Keller & Sarah D’Angelo Meet the Western Michigan University Jazz Professors
DOORS @6:30PM. Michigan Jazz Titans combine and collaborate for fun, exciting and entertaining musical hijinks. All Keller-ized for your maximum enjoyment!
![Aguankó](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1698337597064-T72IT4SNQ2G9YXMC2AJB/Aguanko-2+B%26W.jpg)
Aguankó
DOORS: 6PM, SHOW: 7-8PM | DOORS: 8:30PM, SHOW: 8:45-9:45PM. Conga player and composer Alberto Nacif and the superlative musicians who make up the sizzling Latin Jazz group Aguanko have a new, all original Latin Jazz recording titled “Unidad”, which was released at the July 2023 performance at Blue LLama.
![Jean Wilson & Friends - CD Release Show!](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1723653455689-3JY5RU1TIHJUWOF2QC85/JWF-GroupEdit+-+Jean+Wilson+copy.jpeg)
Jean Wilson & Friends - CD Release Show!
DOORS: 6PM, SHOW: 7-8PM | DOORS: 8:30PM, SHOW: 8:45-9:45PM. Jean Wilson & Friends is an accomplished professional ensemble performing jazz standards, re-imagined favorites, and original tunes for audiences all across southeast Michigan.
![The Aggregation ft. Justin Dillard](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1721930134969-Z6I6S4BC54MOGD6IT8EO/image+-+Justin+Dillard+copy.jpeg)
The Aggregation ft. Justin Dillard
DOORS @6PM. Justin Dillard is a 15-year Hammond Organ- endorsed artist and was mentored by the late Dr. Lonnie Smith. The Aggregation furthers the tradition of the great hammond organ trios; while innovating a symbiotic sound that embodies the midwest's heavy influence on good music.
![The Aggregation ft. Justin Dillard](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1721930134969-Z6I6S4BC54MOGD6IT8EO/image+-+Justin+Dillard+copy.jpeg)
The Aggregation ft. Justin Dillard
DOORS @9PM. Justin Dillard is a 15-year Hammond Organ- endorsed artist and was mentored by the late Dr. Lonnie Smith. The Aggregation furthers the tradition of the great hammond organ trios; while innovating a symbiotic sound that embodies the midwest's heavy influence on good music.
![Late Night: Kramer/Rattner/Lee](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1723491796457-7RAO8INHIER9QL7BQJWF/KramerRattnerLee+-+Jesse+Kramer+copy.jpeg)
Late Night: Kramer/Rattner/Lee
Kramer/Rattner/Lee performs an eclectic mix jazz and fusion, in the tradition of guitar trios such as Pat Metheny, John Abercrombie, and John Scofield.
![Curtis Taylor Quartet ft. Marcus Elliot](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1720642858426-53RZOEXYOVVACOWSQYQE/Curtis+Taylor+2.jpg)
Curtis Taylor Quartet ft. Marcus Elliot
DOORS @5:30PM. Award-winning trumpeter Curtis Taylor’s lyrical and melodic improvisational style displays a level of maturity far beyond his counterparts. His unique blend of soulfulness, harmonic sensibilities and rhythm melt together for an unforgettable sound that directly connects with the soul of the listener.
![Curtis Taylor Quartet ft. Marcus Elliot](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1720642858426-53RZOEXYOVVACOWSQYQE/Curtis+Taylor+2.jpg)
Curtis Taylor Quartet ft. Marcus Elliot
DOORS @8:15PM. Award-winning trumpeter Curtis Taylor’s lyrical and melodic improvisational style displays a level of maturity far beyond his counterparts. His unique blend of soulfulness, harmonic sensibilities and rhythm melt together for an unforgettable sound that directly connects with the soul of the listener.
![Late Night: UMPH](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1722884666942-NSIUXHPYV1S7EER9A2IN/UMPH.jpg)
Late Night: UMPH
UMPH is a jazz fusion group based out of Ann Arbor made entirely of U of M students, hailing from all sides of the country. The group is heavily based on the genres of funk, fusion, R&B, and soul.
![Tatiana Eva-Marie](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1721927295881-AMSI4B3YOBOBL7MB5GHU/TatianaEvaMarie.jpg)
Tatiana Eva-Marie
DOORS @4PM. Tatiana Eva-Marie, known as the "Gypsy-jazz Warbler" by the New York Times, has garnered around 80 million views on YouTube and is celebrated for her French swing music, drawing from her French and Romanian-Gypsy heritage. A bandleader, singer, author, and actress based in Brooklyn, she leads the Avalon Jazz Band and continues to influence the jazz scene with her unique blend of styles and interdisciplinary artistic approach.
![Tatiana Eva-Marie](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1721927295881-AMSI4B3YOBOBL7MB5GHU/TatianaEvaMarie.jpg)
Tatiana Eva-Marie
DOORS @6:30PM. Tatiana Eva-Marie, known as the "Gypsy-jazz Warbler" by the New York Times, has garnered around 80 million views on YouTube and is celebrated for her French swing music, drawing from her French and Romanian-Gypsy heritage. A bandleader, singer, author, and actress based in Brooklyn, she leads the Avalon Jazz Band and continues to influence the jazz scene with her unique blend of styles and interdisciplinary artistic approach.
![Tumbao Bravo](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1712151281096-I4WQ4O2ONYG3Z3VPOIU3/TBravoPhoto2024+copy.jpeg)
Tumbao Bravo
DOORS: 6PM, SHOW: 7-8PM | DOORS: 8:30PM, SHOW: 8:45-9:45PM. Formed in 2004, Tumbao Bravo is a dynamic Latin Jazz ensemble from Ann Arbor. With three Detroit Music Awards under their belt, they skillfully blend the authentic rhythms of Cuba – including mambo, cha cha, rumba, and bolero – with rich and original jazz harmonics.
![James Gaiters’ MUV-MeNT](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1724096310472-GV7N84QXRUNY87W8DZ1C/James+Gaiters+MuvMent.jpg)
James Gaiters’ MUV-MeNT
DOORS: 6PM, SHOW: 7-8PM. | DOORS: 8:30PM, SHOW: 8:45-9:45PM. A Columbus, OH-based band, playing homage to the "Post-Modern/Avant Garde" tradition.
![Sean Dobbins & the Collegiate Collage](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1698343883341-S9XRHIYOYLAZMBYDK1KG/Sean+Dobbins+-+New+copy.jpeg)
Sean Dobbins & the Collegiate Collage
DOORS @6PM. Sean’s sound can best be described as hard-driving, solid rhythm with refreshing melodic sensibility. Some of Sean’s influences include Art Blakey, Jeff Hamilton, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Ed Thigpen, Sonny Payne, as well as Detroit area greats Gerald Cleaver and the one and only Elvin Jones.
![Sean Dobbins & the Collegiate Collage](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1698343883341-S9XRHIYOYLAZMBYDK1KG/Sean+Dobbins+-+New+copy.jpeg)
Sean Dobbins & the Collegiate Collage
DOORS @9PM. Sean’s sound can best be described as hard-driving, solid rhythm with refreshing melodic sensibility. Some of Sean’s influences include Art Blakey, Jeff Hamilton, Jeff “Tain” Watts, Ed Thigpen, Sonny Payne, as well as Detroit area greats Gerald Cleaver and the one and only Elvin Jones.
![Late Night: Luke Sittard & the Launch Pad](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1723131260232-O4Q5D5Z5M2FESTQCEJ2E/Luke+Sittard+New+SHORT.jpg)
Late Night: Luke Sittard & the Launch Pad
A swinging and soulful straight-ahead jazz quartet infused with elements of R&B and Neo-Soul.
![Naima Shamborguer Group](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1722351320415-6OE93167DCB7IXSRU2HV/Naima+Event+Cover+copy.jpg)
Naima Shamborguer Group
DOORS @5:30PM. Naima is a homegrown musician from Detroit. She's a 2020 Kresge Fellow and well as performed throughout the country with numerous jazz greats such as Freddie Hubbard, Larry Willis, Steve Davis, Wendall Harrison, Steve Turre and Marion Hayden. Her group is an eclectic collection of intergenerational musicians coming together to create a straight ahead sound.
![Naima Shamborguer Group](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1722351320415-6OE93167DCB7IXSRU2HV/Naima+Event+Cover+copy.jpg)
Naima Shamborguer Group
DOORS @8:15PM. Naima is a homegrown musician from Detroit. She's a 2020 Kresge Fellow and well as performed throughout the country with numerous jazz greats such as Freddie Hubbard, Larry Willis, Steve Davis, Wendall Harrison, Steve Turre and Marion Hayden. Her group is an eclectic collection of intergenerational musicians coming together to create a straight ahead sound.
![Late Night: Nick Collins Sextet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1698336260276-0R8I22X6YO87OLLBGLXY/NickCollins+copy.jpeg)
Late Night: Nick Collins Sextet
Drummer and bandleader Nick Collins is proud to present his sextet at the Blue LLama Jazz Club, featuring a fun variety of high-energy modern, classic, and original jazz.
![Jonathon Muir-Cotton Trio](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1704219615817-R805T6JF4MYFVYU3EDHL/Jonathon+Muir-Cotton+copy.jpg)
Jonathon Muir-Cotton Trio
DOORS @4PM. Jonathon S. Muir-Cotton is a multi-award winning young, up and coming double bassist and bassist trained in both the jazz and classical traditions; playing many genres including jazz, funk, gospel, blues, R&B and neo-soul.
![Jonathon Muir-Cotton Trio](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1704219615817-R805T6JF4MYFVYU3EDHL/Jonathon+Muir-Cotton+copy.jpg)
Jonathon Muir-Cotton Trio
DOORS @6:30PM. Jonathon S. Muir-Cotton is a multi-award winning young, up and coming double bassist and bassist trained in both the jazz and classical traditions; playing many genres including jazz, funk, gospel, blues, R&B and neo-soul.
![Ellen Rowe Quartet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1723652743714-H0N3OGRGZYBVLFMRR4KV/Ellen+Rowe+Quartet+-+Sept+copy.jpg)
Ellen Rowe Quartet
DOORS: 6PM, SHOW: 7-8PM. | DOORS: 8:30PM, SHOW: 8:45-9:45PM. Ellen Rowe, jazz pianist and composer, is currently the Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation at the University of Michigan. She is excited to bring this new quartet to the Blue LLama ahead of the group’s recording dates this fall.
![Wesley Reynoso Quartet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1698333642583-0S2FGABF1U2XFUCEJ591/WesleyReynoso+copy.jpeg)
Wesley Reynoso Quartet
DOORS: 6PM, SHOW: 7-8PM | DOORS: 8:30PM, SHOW: 8:45-9:45PM. Born in La Isabela, Dominican Republic, Wesley Reynoso played alongside some of the greatest musicians in the industry including salsa greats like Alfredo De La Fe, Rey De La Paz, and jazz greats James Carter, Joe Lovano, Steve Turre, and Antonio Sanchez.
![Patio Grooves ft. Wyatt Forhan Unity Quartet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1700146999021-RY1FT2S9OT798QMRPB9K/Wyatt+Forhan+-+Keys+copy.jpeg)
Patio Grooves ft. Wyatt Forhan Unity Quartet
Unwind with live music on the patio, where the grooves are smooth and the vibe is just right with the Wyatt Forhan Unity Quartet!
![Allan Harris](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1721244161068-RSZOHQFH0U4YOP392D7U/AH+Orange+edit2+-+Allan+Harris+copy.jpg)
Allan Harris
DOORS@6PM. The Allan Harris Band is a dynamic ensemble of highly trained artists whose musical styles encompass jazz, funk, country, and classical. Their masterful interpretations of each piece create an exhilarating journey for the audience, evoking a wide spectrum of emotions and wonder.
![Allan Harris](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1721244161068-RSZOHQFH0U4YOP392D7U/AH+Orange+edit2+-+Allan+Harris+copy.jpg)
Allan Harris
DOORS@9PM. The Allan Harris Band is a dynamic ensemble of highly trained artists whose musical styles encompass jazz, funk, country, and classical. Their masterful interpretations of each piece create an exhilarating journey for the audience, evoking a wide spectrum of emotions and wonder.
![Late Night: Houston Patton Quartet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1724441456956-TVHTBFML072XRG7UTB15/HPatt+Sax+BW+cropped.jpg)
Late Night: Houston Patton Quartet
The Houston Patton Quartet is an ensemble that provides a high energy and diverse experience, pulling from all aspects of Black American music and beyond.
![Allan Harris](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1721244161068-RSZOHQFH0U4YOP392D7U/AH+Orange+edit2+-+Allan+Harris+copy.jpg)
Allan Harris
DOORS@5:30PM. The Allan Harris Band is a dynamic ensemble of highly trained artists whose musical styles encompass jazz, funk, country, and classical. Their masterful interpretations of each piece create an exhilarating journey for the audience, evoking a wide spectrum of emotions and wonder.
![Allan Harris](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1721244161068-RSZOHQFH0U4YOP392D7U/AH+Orange+edit2+-+Allan+Harris+copy.jpg)
Allan Harris
DOORS@8:15PM. The Allan Harris Band is a dynamic ensemble of highly trained artists whose musical styles encompass jazz, funk, country, and classical. Their masterful interpretations of each piece create an exhilarating journey for the audience, evoking a wide spectrum of emotions and wonder.
![Late Night: Blou Reed](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1710094173341-CXU0Z5QQUFW982Q46SM1/Blou+Reed+Electric+1.jpg)
Late Night: Blou Reed
Blou Reed is a band which combines the funk stylings of Roy Hargrove and Endea Owens with the beat and groove of The jazz messengers.
![Russ Macklem Quartet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1719246898399-ZJBFSE67GYKDHSBVLW5E/Russ+Macklem+-+Calendar+Photo.jpg)
Russ Macklem Quartet
DOORS @4PM. Russ Macklem is a Detroit/Windsor-based trumpeter, composer, and educator with a rich career performing alongside renowned artists like Jimmy Heath, Dave Holland, and Quincy Jones. He holds advanced degrees in jazz from McGill University, the New England Conservatory, and the University of Miami, where he was a Henry Mancini Institute Fellow, and he currently teaches at the University of Windsor.
![Russ Macklem Quartet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1719246898399-ZJBFSE67GYKDHSBVLW5E/Russ+Macklem+-+Calendar+Photo.jpg)
Russ Macklem Quartet
DOORS @6:30PM. Russ Macklem is a Detroit/Windsor-based trumpeter, composer, and educator with a rich career performing alongside renowned artists like Jimmy Heath, Dave Holland, and Quincy Jones. He holds advanced degrees in jazz from McGill University, the New England Conservatory, and the University of Miami, where he was a Henry Mancini Institute Fellow, and he currently teaches at the University of Windsor.
![Demetrius Nabors Band](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1698335747907-S3AZS7SRGAM69P0GXZQA/Demetrius+Nabors+BW.jpg)
Demetrius Nabors Band
DOORS @6PM. Pianist, composer, producer and arranger Demetrius “Krayon” Nabors is well known and in demand in the Detroit area and on the national contemporary jazz scene. He is a two-time Detroit Music Award Winner in the Outstanding Gospel/Christian Musician category.
![Demetrius Nabors Band](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1698335747907-S3AZS7SRGAM69P0GXZQA/Demetrius+Nabors+BW.jpg)
Demetrius Nabors Band
DOORS @9PM. Pianist, composer, producer and arranger Demetrius “Krayon” Nabors is well known and in demand in the Detroit area and on the national contemporary jazz scene. He is a two-time Detroit Music Award Winner in the Outstanding Gospel/Christian Musician category.
![Late Night: Houston Patton Quartet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/66af551a-13a8-4ebe-b69e-2d9707e220b8/Houston+Patton+A2+Jazz+Fest+copy.jpg)
Late Night: Houston Patton Quartet
The Houston Patton Quartet is an ensemble that provides a high energy and diverse experience, pulling from all aspects of Black American music and beyond. This show is sponsored by A2 Jazz Fest.
![Dave McMurray](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1725459901990-RRR5VBBD86GODKL2KW3I/DaveMcMurray+copy.jpg)
Dave McMurray
DOORS @5:30PM. Detroit-born saxophonist Dave McMurray is known for his versatile sound, blending rock, R&B, funk, and jazz with a unique, vocal-like quality inspired by his city's rich musical heritage. His diverse career includes collaborations with legends like B.B. King, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and Herbie Hancock, cementing his reputation as a genre-defying musician.
![Dave McMurray](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1725459901990-RRR5VBBD86GODKL2KW3I/DaveMcMurray+copy.jpg)
Dave McMurray
DOORS @8:15PM. Detroit-born saxophonist Dave McMurray is known for his versatile sound, blending rock, R&B, funk, and jazz with a unique, vocal-like quality inspired by his city's rich musical heritage. His diverse career includes collaborations with legends like B.B. King, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and Herbie Hancock, cementing his reputation as a genre-defying musician.
![Late Night: Joshua Watkins & Ascension](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1724768220470-BU77TT2Z3UDQTZS9SYS2/A2+Jazz+Fest+-+Joshua+Watkins+Cover-2.png)
Late Night: Joshua Watkins & Ascension
The term "Ascension" embodies the journey of elevating oneself to a realm of greater significance, status, or achievement. Joshua Watkins and Ascension takes listeners on an evocative exploration of life's peaks and troughs, navigating through trials and tribulations, experiencing the highs and lows. Throughout this captivating journey, the only trajectory is upwards. This show is sponsored by A2 Jazz Fest.
![Dee Dee Bridgewater with Bill Charlap](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1d9a6b39-8cdb-45a8-acf4-71b1368a7025/DDB+%26+BC+Event+Cover-3.png)
Dee Dee Bridgewater with Bill Charlap
DOORS @4PM. GRAMMY® and Tony Award-winning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater will put her trademark spin on standards and jazz classics as she’s joined by one of the jazz world’s leading pianists, Bill Charlap. Experience a magical evening as this extraordinary duo dives into a diverse musical repertoire, showcasing their remarkable skills, flair, and expertise. This show is sponsored by A2 Jazz Fest.
![Dee Dee Bridgewater with Bill Charlap - SOLD OUT](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1d9a6b39-8cdb-45a8-acf4-71b1368a7025/DDB+%26+BC+Event+Cover-3.png)
Dee Dee Bridgewater with Bill Charlap - SOLD OUT
DOORS @6:30PM. GRAMMY® and Tony Award-winning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater will put her trademark spin on standards and jazz classics as she’s joined by one of the jazz world’s leading pianists, Bill Charlap. Experience a magical evening as this extraordinary duo dives into a diverse musical repertoire, showcasing their remarkable skills, flair, and expertise. This show is sponsored by A2 Jazz Fest.
![Christian McBride & Ursa Major - SOLD OUT](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1715014084084-ARLSN2UZYIHIO6KPT923/ChristianMcBride_BW.jpg)
Christian McBride & Ursa Major - SOLD OUT
DOORS @6PM. Christian McBride is an eight-time GRAMMY-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader. From jazz to R&B, and pop/rock and hip-hop/neo-soul to classical, he is a luminary with one hand ever reaching for new heights, and the other extended in fellowship—and perhaps the hint of a challenge—inviting us to join him.
![Christian McBride & Ursa Major](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1715014084084-ARLSN2UZYIHIO6KPT923/ChristianMcBride_BW.jpg)
Christian McBride & Ursa Major
DOORS @9PM. Christian McBride is an eight-time GRAMMY-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader. From jazz to R&B, and pop/rock and hip-hop/neo-soul to classical, he is a luminary with one hand ever reaching for new heights, and the other extended in fellowship—and perhaps the hint of a challenge—inviting us to join him.
![Christian McBride & Ursa Major - SOLD OUT](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1715014084084-ARLSN2UZYIHIO6KPT923/ChristianMcBride_BW.jpg)
Christian McBride & Ursa Major - SOLD OUT
DOORS @6PM. Christian McBride is an eight-time GRAMMY-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader. From jazz to R&B, and pop/rock and hip-hop/neo-soul to classical, he is a luminary with one hand ever reaching for new heights, and the other extended in fellowship—and perhaps the hint of a challenge—inviting us to join him.
![Christian McBride & Ursa Major - SOLD OUT](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1715014084084-ARLSN2UZYIHIO6KPT923/ChristianMcBride_BW.jpg)
Christian McBride & Ursa Major - SOLD OUT
DOORS @9PM. Christian McBride is an eight-time GRAMMY-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader. From jazz to R&B, and pop/rock and hip-hop/neo-soul to classical, he is a luminary with one hand ever reaching for new heights, and the other extended in fellowship—and perhaps the hint of a challenge—inviting us to join him.
![Brian Charette Trio (NYC)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1725381509566-NPTNRVWX4KDVY57RDNVR/Brian+Charette+BW+Smaller+copy.jpg)
Brian Charette Trio (NYC)
SET 1: DOORS @6PM, SHOW @7-8PM | SET 2: DOORS @8:30PM, SHOW @8:45-9:45PM. The Brian Charette Trio, featuring Jordan Young and Ralph Tope, has been playing together for 10 years, bringing a hard-swinging, modern approach to Organ Trio music.
![Marcus Elliot Quintet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1699037230116-6V1XVGSB753EFZHYEOG6/Marcus+Elliot+Headshot+-+Marcus+Elliot+copy.jpeg)
Marcus Elliot Quintet
DOORS @5:30PM. Marcus Elliot is a saxophonist, composer, improviser, and educator based in Detroit. His compositions and improvisations have been described by the New York Times as "convincing and confident, evolved in touch and tone...", and the Detroit Free Press has said, "Marcus Elliot represents next generation of jazz".
![Marcus Elliot Quintet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1699037230116-6V1XVGSB753EFZHYEOG6/Marcus+Elliot+Headshot+-+Marcus+Elliot+copy.jpeg)
Marcus Elliot Quintet
DOORS @8:15PM. Marcus Elliot is a saxophonist, composer, improviser, and educator based in Detroit. His compositions and improvisations have been described by the New York Times as "convincing and confident, evolved in touch and tone...", and the Detroit Free Press has said, "Marcus Elliot represents next generation of jazz".
![Ron Brooks Quartet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1698773983811-WT8AGE2DX6V9MW2O0H6M/Ron+Brooks+New+copy.jpeg)
Ron Brooks Quartet
SET 1: DOORS @6PM, SHOW @7-8PM | SET 2: DOORS @8:30PM, SHOW @8:45-9:45PM. Ron Brooks has recorded with the Bob James Trio, received an opportunity from Quincy Jones to record on Mercury Records, and contributed to the success of the Contemporary Jazz Quintet, culminating in the release of the previously unreleased set, "The Black Hole," in 2020.
![Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance ft. Luther S. Allison](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/8d87b1e8-2237-4aab-b479-f87bbe297280/Black+Renaissance+with+Luther+Allison.png)
Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance ft. Luther S. Allison
SET 1: DOORS @6PM, SHOW @7-8PM | SET 2: DOORS@ 8:30PM, SHOW @8:45-9:45PM. Through an exquisite fusion of contemporary, straight-ahead, gospel, R&B, and original compositions, Black Renaissance spearheads a captivating movement that heralds a fresh chapter in the evolution of jazz.
![Late Night: Bob Sweet Quartet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1710878703609-LMZXW1H2CJR2XECNFCP1/Sweet_Bob_BL_11-29-22+-+Robert+Sweet+copy.jpeg)
Late Night: Bob Sweet Quartet
Bob Sweet (drums), Max Bowen (guitar), Andrew Bishop (saxophone), and Kurt Krahnke (bass) adventurously explore compositions by Black American Music masters like Thelonious Monk, Joe Henderson, Duke Ellington, Jackie McLean, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Ornette Coleman, Wayne Shorter, Pharoah Sanders, and many others.
![Olivia Van Goor](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1718737005241-TIXHWKWW9UT46B4Q40Z4/oliva+van+goor-4+-+Olivia+Van+Goor+copy.jpeg)
Olivia Van Goor
DOORS @8:15PM. Olivia Van Goor is a Detroit-based rising star jazz vocalist. Joined by 3 excellent local musicians and a fabulous repertoire of standards, she is sure to entertain, delight, and of course, swing!
![Olivia Van Goor](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1718737005241-TIXHWKWW9UT46B4Q40Z4/oliva+van+goor-4+-+Olivia+Van+Goor+copy.jpeg)
Olivia Van Goor
DOORS @5:30PM. Olivia Van Goor is a Detroit-based rising star jazz vocalist. Joined by 3 excellent local musicians and a fabulous repertoire of standards, she is sure to entertain, delight, and of course, swing!
![Late Night: Alain Sullivan's Backwards Compatibility](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1708454429678-Q87SC63ACWRWNI1HG644/Alain+Sullivan.jpg)
Late Night: Alain Sullivan's Backwards Compatibility
Backwards Compatibility is a project to bridge the world of jazz with video game and Japanese Music. The group will feature tunes from the jazz, funk, and R&B idiom, as well as Japanese Music and VGM.
![Dr. Prof. Leonard King & OOPAPADA](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1707409547130-QP5KMYLORZUEG94HGG3W/Leonard+King+copy.jpeg)
Dr. Prof. Leonard King & OOPAPADA
DOORS @9PM. Oopapada was originally formed during March 1995 as an organ trio. As a result of the scarcity of organists in the metro Detroit MI area, and the disappearance of organ lounges, Leonard King decided that it was time to return to the instrumentation of having three horns and a rhythm section.
![Dr. Prof. Leonard King & OOPAPADA](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1707409547130-QP5KMYLORZUEG94HGG3W/Leonard+King+copy.jpeg)
Dr. Prof. Leonard King & OOPAPADA
DOORS@ 6PM. Oopapada was originally formed during March 1995 as an organ trio. As a result of the scarcity of organists in the metro Detroit MI area, and the disappearance of organ lounges, Leonard King decided that it was time to return to the instrumentation of having three horns and a rhythm section.
![Benny Benack III Quartet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1718996339596-0O732URJCP1OBM9RS91X/Screenshot+2024-06-21+at+2.34.12+PM+copy.jpg)
Benny Benack III Quartet
DOORS @8:30PM. By age 33, Emmy-nominated trumpeter and vocalist Benny Benack III has become a leading voice in jazz, headlining clubs and festivals worldwide with his critically acclaimed album “Third Time’s the Charm,” which reached #2 on the JazzWeek International Radio Charts in 2023.
![Benny Benack III Quartet - SOLD OUT](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1718996339596-0O732URJCP1OBM9RS91X/Screenshot+2024-06-21+at+2.34.12+PM+copy.jpg)
Benny Benack III Quartet - SOLD OUT
DOORS @6PM. By age 33, Emmy-nominated trumpeter and vocalist Benny Benack III has become a leading voice in jazz, headlining clubs and festivals worldwide with his critically acclaimed album “Third Time’s the Charm,” which reached #2 on the JazzWeek International Radio Charts in 2023.
![Benny Benack III Quartet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1718996339596-0O732URJCP1OBM9RS91X/Screenshot+2024-06-21+at+2.34.12+PM+copy.jpg)
Benny Benack III Quartet
DOORS @8:30PM. By age 33, Emmy-nominated trumpeter and vocalist Benny Benack III has become a leading voice in jazz, headlining clubs and festivals worldwide with his critically acclaimed album “Third Time’s the Charm,” which reached #2 on the JazzWeek International Radio Charts in 2023.
![Benny Benack III Quartet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1718996339596-0O732URJCP1OBM9RS91X/Screenshot+2024-06-21+at+2.34.12+PM+copy.jpg)
Benny Benack III Quartet
DOORS @6PM. By age 33, Emmy-nominated trumpeter and vocalist Benny Benack III has become a leading voice in jazz, headlining clubs and festivals worldwide with his critically acclaimed album “Third Time’s the Charm,” which reached #2 on the JazzWeek International Radio Charts in 2023.
![Late Night: Alex Harding & Organ Nation](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1706569619763-3B2XDE28BZ97P3BXRO05/Alex+Harding+copy.jpeg)
Late Night: Alex Harding & Organ Nation
Legendary saxophonist Alex Harding will team up with drummer Djallo Djakate and jazz organist Jim Alfredson—collectively known as “Organ Nation”—for a late-night set at the Blue LLama Jazz Club. The dynamic trio explores all facets of African-American music from the deepest blues to the funkiest funk to the most swingin’ swing.
![Sean Dobbins Quintet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1698343883341-S9XRHIYOYLAZMBYDK1KG/Sean+Dobbins+-+New+copy.jpeg)
Sean Dobbins Quintet
DOORS @8:15PM. Sean Dobbins and his quintet will perform high energy set featuring music from his new recording The World We Know along with jazz standards and R&B.
![Sean Dobbins Quintet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1698343883341-S9XRHIYOYLAZMBYDK1KG/Sean+Dobbins+-+New+copy.jpeg)
Sean Dobbins Quintet
DOORS @5:30PM. Sean Dobbins and his quintet will perform high energy set featuring music from his new recording The World We Know along with jazz standards and R&B.
![Late Night: Lorenzo Rhodes Trio](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1710094263282-V2T33BI5HK1HXQY6YQ2O/Lorenzo+Rhodes.jpeg)
Late Night: Lorenzo Rhodes Trio
Pianist and Keyboardist Lorenzo Rhodes is a recording artist who has performed on many stages such as Las Vegas, Apollo Theater, and various music festivals. The Lorenzo Rhodes Trio is a multi-genre jazz/smooth jazz group that is sure to be an entertainment pleasure for any audience setting.
![Gene Dunlap Band](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1702408308280-DM2Z3P1X0U3K3K1CVCQJ/Gene+Dunlap.jpeg)
Gene Dunlap Band
DOORS @9PM. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity.
![Gene Dunlap Band](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1702408308280-DM2Z3P1X0U3K3K1CVCQJ/Gene+Dunlap.jpeg)
Gene Dunlap Band
DOORS @6PM. Gene Dunlap’s music is a combination of late night groove, contemporary jazz and smooth R&B. He manages to have fun with his music while retaining his artistic integrity.
![Jordan VanHemert](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1720624239991-00SQ1CG08K28XH761ECK/Jordan+VanHemert.jpg)
Jordan VanHemert
DOORS @6PM/8:30PM. Saxophonist, composer, and educator Jordan VanHemert, known for his critically acclaimed releases and a forthcoming album in early 2024, creates music rooted in jazz tradition with a focus on political consciousness and social justice.
![April Varner Quartet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1717436614471-TI1Y84PBXI4PS3RYCDYV/April+Varner+crop.jpg)
April Varner Quartet
DOORS @6PM/8:30PM. Award-Winning NYC Jazz Vocalist brings her stellar band to the Blue Llama Jazz Club for her debut show! They will be celebrating the new release of her debut album, "April by April Varner.”
![Late Night: Nick Collins Sextet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1698336260276-0R8I22X6YO87OLLBGLXY/NickCollins+copy.jpeg)
Late Night: Nick Collins Sextet
Drummer and bandleader Nick Collins is proud to present his sextet at the Blue LLama Jazz Club, featuring a fun variety of high-energy modern, classic, and original jazz.
![Ramona Collins Quartet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1714824744893-4GEM5139CUASIFEFK2EL/Ramona+Collins+New+2+BW.jpg)
Ramona Collins Quartet
DOORS @8.15PM. Ramona Collins is a stellar singing entertainer who interacts musically and personally with her audiences. She commands the stage from beginning to end backed by some of the best musicians in the Midwest or anywhere.
![Ramona Collins Quartet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1714824744893-4GEM5139CUASIFEFK2EL/Ramona+Collins+New+2+BW.jpg)
Ramona Collins Quartet
DOORS @5:30PM. Ramona Collins is a stellar singing entertainer who interacts musically and personally with her audiences. She commands the stage from beginning to end backed by some of the best musicians in the Midwest or anywhere.
![Late Night: The Jack Nissen Quartet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1718126154051-R2XNMHX4PJQ1DQZV30I1/Jack+Nissen+.jpg)
Late Night: The Jack Nissen Quartet
Jack Nissen is a recently graduated University of Michigan bassist now located in New York City. He is joined in this quartet by some of the best fellow graduates and upperclassmen of the University of Michigan jazz program.
![Trunino Lowe Quartet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1721402744392-TQZXVPJ2TFUW159TBIHX/FB_IMG_1690080386101+-+Trunino+Lowe.jpg)
Trunino Lowe Quartet
DOORS @9PM. The Trunino Lowe Quartet is composed of four friends who share a genuine love and understanding of music. The diversity of the group’s musical background ranges from jazz, gospel, neo-soul, & hip hop. Based out of Michigan, our group combines the Detroit be-bop sound into all that we do to uniquely communicate peace, love, and joy through music.
![Trunino Lowe Quartet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1721402744392-TQZXVPJ2TFUW159TBIHX/FB_IMG_1690080386101+-+Trunino+Lowe.jpg)
Trunino Lowe Quartet
DOORS @6PM. The Trunino Lowe Quartet is composed of four friends who share a genuine love and understanding of music. The diversity of the group’s musical background ranges from jazz, gospel, neo-soul, & hip hop. Based out of Michigan, our group combines the Detroit be-bop sound into all that we do to uniquely communicate peace, love, and joy through music
![Late Night: Pollux Quartet ft. Rockelle Whitaker](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1706019450693-LZJBG2AG9SECLGB95CPR/pollux+quartet.png)
Late Night: Pollux Quartet ft. Rockelle Whitaker
The Pollux Quartet is a newly-formed BAM (Black American Music) collective. Their common love for the art-form is not the only thing that draws them together, it is also their zodiac sign Gemini. The star Pollux happens to be the brightest star in the constellation of Gemini, and with the music as their guide, they hope to forge a path within the music industry.
![Late Night: Redwood](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/651d86e368d38119c47d8a03/1702662991289-X4SNK2RAGYSYSBS34FVQ/redwood+copy.jpg)
Late Night: Redwood
REDWOOD and her band blend the contemporary vibes of jazz, soul, and R&B in a brand new way. In addition to standards and crowd favorites, the Washington D.C native goes beyond her captivating piano playing to express her vocal abilities as well with original songs.
Anthony Stanco Quintet
DOORS @9PM. Anthony Stanco will lead a star-studded quintet, unveiling new compositions and performing beloved jazz standards. This special experience is sure to dazzle and transport you back to the golden era of bebop, blues, and swing. Join us for this unforgettable show, part of Anthony’s "Stanco’s Time" CD Release Tour.
Anthony Stanco Quintet
DOORS @6PM. Anthony Stanco will lead a star-studded quintet, unveiling new compositions and performing beloved jazz standards. This special experience is sure to dazzle and transport you back to the golden era of bebop, blues, and swing. Join us for this unforgettable show, part of Anthony’s "Stanco’s Time" CD Release Tour.