Events

Edmar Castañeda, nominated for a Latin Grammy in the category "Best Latin Jazz Album" with his album Family, plays at the Blue LLama on Thurs, June 4.

Trailblazing and dynamic, Straight Ahead brings their bold, genre-defying sound from Detroit’s storied jazz scene—melding jazz, soul, and Brazilian funk with an all-female ensemble of powerhouse musicians.

Alain Sullivan is a Jazz Saxophonist and Medical Student based in Ann Arbor. The SoulHeart Collective is a new project, fusing jazz with R&B and funk in a unique and inspired way. 

A long-standing and original voice in modern jazz, James Gaiters has established himself as a dynamic force on stages across the globe. James leads his own acclaimed ensembles, MUV-MeNT and SoulRevival, captivating audiences with his fiery energy and deep musical conviction.

Multi-woodwind-instrumentalist and Detroit native Kasan Belgrave holds a unique stance in the city as one of the young torchbearers of the Detroit jazz collective.

Jordan VanHemert is a Korean American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader working in the contemporary post-bop tradition.

Sean Dobbins got his start as sought-after Detroit area jazz sideman at a young age, when he would regularly play with Blue Note artist Louis Smith.