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SUMMARY:Chico Pinheiro + Kzoo Jazz Project
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/chico-pinheiro-kzoo-jazz-project/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151647
CREATED:20260119T171905Z
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SUMMARY:Kahil El'Zabar's Ethnic Heritage Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/kahil-el-zabar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T190000
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SUMMARY:Houston Patton & Hidden Nomination
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/houston-patton-hidden-nomination-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260225T190000
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SUMMARY:Ramona Collins Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ramona-collins-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260222T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151647
CREATED:20260107T161929Z
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SUMMARY:Jordan Anderson Trio
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/jordan-anderson-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151647
CREATED:20251215T192055Z
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SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins All Star Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sean-dobbins-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260220T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151647
CREATED:20251215T191936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T162151Z
UID:10000172-1771614000-1771623000@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Nate Winn Group
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/nate-winn-group/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260220T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260220T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151647
CREATED:20251215T191734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T171100Z
UID:10000196-1771603200-1771612200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Swing Happy Hour: Kerrytown Stompers
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151647
CREATED:20251215T191417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T161402Z
UID:10000217-1771527600-1771536600@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Ken Kozora Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ken-kozora-quartet-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151647
CREATED:20251215T191130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T160938Z
UID:10000216-1771441200-1771450200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Nate Topo Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/nate-topo-quintet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260215T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151647
CREATED:20251217T151119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T160120Z
UID:10000220-1771178400-1771187400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Chris Glassman
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/chris-glassman/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260214T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151647
CREATED:20260114T212056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T152707Z
UID:10000171-1771095600-1771104600@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Isis Damil
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/isis-damil/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260213T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151647
CREATED:20260114T212019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T213432Z
UID:10000194-1771009200-1771018200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:La Tanya Hall
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/la-tanya-hall-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151647
CREATED:20251216T153121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T154626Z
UID:10000219-1770922800-1770931800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Aguankó
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/aguanko-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151647
CREATED:20260107T155545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T154223Z
UID:10000235-1770836400-1770845400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Great Lakes Brass
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/great-lakes-brass/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151647
CREATED:20251215T190639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T165949Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Bob Mervak
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/bob-mervak-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260207T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151647
CREATED:20251215T185951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T155944Z
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SUMMARY:Olivia Van Goor Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/olivia-van-goor-quartet-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260206T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151647
CREATED:20251215T185842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T165600Z
UID:10000214-1770404400-1770413400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Tariq Gardner & Evening Star
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/tariq-gardner-evening-star-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260206T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151647
CREATED:20251215T185507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T165448Z
UID:10000193-1770393600-1770400800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:WEMU 5:01 Jazz Series: organissimo
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/wemu-501-jazz-series-organissimo/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151647
CREATED:20251215T185131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T154732Z
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SUMMARY:Ron Brooks Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ron-brooks-quintet-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260204T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151647
CREATED:20260105T183803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T154429Z
UID:10000233-1770231600-1770240600@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Jauron Perry Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/jauron-perry-quartet-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151647
CREATED:20251215T184620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T163939Z
UID:10000212-1769968800-1769977800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Sandra Bomar Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sandra-bomar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260131T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151647
CREATED:20251120T215809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T163825Z
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SUMMARY:Russ Macklem Detroit Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/russ-macklem-detroit-quintet-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151647
CREATED:20251120T215720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T163716Z
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SUMMARY:Dwight Adams Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/dwight-adams-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151647
CREATED:20251124T212552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T163624Z
UID:10000184-1769788800-1769797800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Swing Happy Hour: Kerrytown Stompers
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/swing-happy-hour-kerrytown-stompers-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151647
CREATED:20251120T215546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T185142Z
UID:10000183-1769713200-1769722200@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Aya Sekine Trio
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/aya-sekine-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151647
CREATED:20251128T221137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T163456Z
UID:10000189-1769626800-1769635800@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Elvin Sharp Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/elvin-sharp-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260125T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260125T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151647
CREATED:20251205T185402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T184950Z
UID:10000175-1769362200-1769378400@bluellamaclub.com
SUMMARY:Hamilton de Holanda
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/hamilton-de-holanda/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260124T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T151647
CREATED:20251120T215417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T173719Z
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SUMMARY:Nick Collins Sextet
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
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SUMMARY:Ona ft. Gayelynn McKinney\, Laura-Simone & Redwood
DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7	\n\n	\n		\n		Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n		About the Artist\n	\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n			\n	\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \n\n	\n\n\n\n			\n	\n	\n		\n	\n				\n					\n	\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n	\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n		\n	\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ona/
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