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SUMMARY:Alonso Umana Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sun | Aug 30	\n\n	Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	“He has a sensibility and sensitivity to playing and communicating on stage that is rare…”  – Walter Blanding \nAlonso Umana\, born in Costa Rica and raised in Mexico\, started playing drums at the age of 10. With the help of the Tuition Assistance Scholarship provided by the Latin Grammy Foundation\, Alonso completed his Bachelor’s Degree at the City College of New York in 2020. He has studied with notable musicians such as Greg Hutchinson\, Carl Allen\, Ali Jackson\, Antonio Sánchez\, Adam Cruz\, and Obed Calvaire. Alonso has shared the stage with renowned artists like Brian Lynch\, Xavier Davis\, Walter Blanding\, Rodney Whitaker\, Randy Napoleon and Steve Wilson.  \nAfter graduating he earned the right to study and be mentored by Ali Jackson\, famous jazz drummer. Jackson also became the Producer of Alonso’s debut album “Rule of Nature”\, released in 2022. Nowadays Alonso plays in the most important clubs of Mexico City and is a valuable artist in the scene. \nIn 2024 before returning to the United States to do a Master’s degree at Michigan State University he released his sophomore album “Fo’Nection”\, produced in Mexico City. \n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260902T190000
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SUMMARY:Aris Chalin Piano Duo
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Sep 2	\n\n	Sets 7pm & 8pm | Free Cover! \n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	This September\, join us for dinner\, or date night\, with Piano Wednesdays at Blue LLama. Enjoy no cover\, our full dinner menu\, plus a special $95 Dinner for Two with your choice of 1 appetizer\, 2 entrees\, and 1 dessert to share. \nAris Chalin is an award-winning jazz pianist and keyboardist based in South-East MI. His music seeks to challenge the conventional barriers between genres\, while still remaining true to the craft and soul of jazz. His newest single “Constellations\,” a collaboration with producer/artist Eyan Kills explores electronic\, funk\, and ambient textures. \nHis musical influences hail as much from classical and jazz as they do from hip-hop\, rock\, electronic and many more\, from Oscar Peterson to Parliament to Pink Floyd. Aris is currently based in the Ann Arbor/Detroit area and tours the Midwest and Northeast to showcase his music. His groups have been featured in different venues around the area\, such as the Blue LLama Jazz Club\, Dabney and Co.\, Merriman’s Playhouse\, and the North American International Auto Show COBO Center in Detroit. \nAris is also a collaborative partner with Expressive E’s “Osmose” keyboard project\, bringing their flagship keyboard to live performance. \n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/aris-chalin-piano-duo/
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SUMMARY:Max Bowen
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sept 3	\n\n	Set at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	Max Bowen is a jazz guitarist based in southeast Michigan. Born and raised in Ann Arbor\, Max is an alumnus of Community High School’s award-winning jazz program. After receiving a BA in Philosophy from Lawrence University\, Max lived in Milwaukee where he performed with the WAMI nominated Match Stick\, the hip-hop collective Ruby Yacht and his trio. As part of Ruby Yacht\, Max opened for Future Islands during their 2017 North American tour. Returning to Ann Arbor in fall 2017\, Max completed a Masters of Music at the University of Michigan studying under Miles Okazaki. \nSince re-settling in Michigan\, Max has performed and/or recorded with Detroit luminaries such as Vincent Chandler\, Marion Hayden\, Leonard King\, and Musique Noire. Additionally\, Max teaches guitar privately\, focusing on music theory and improvisation. \n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/max-bowen-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260904T220000
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SUMMARY:Erinn Alexis' Huron Collective
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Sep 4	\n\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	Erinn Alexis is a saxophonist\, composer\, educator\, and bandleader hailing from Detroit\, MI. A graduate of Wayne State University with a degree in Jazz Performance\, Erinn’s musical background is heavily steeped in the traditions of Detroit music. She grew up honing her skills by playing saxophone in church and continued to grow throughout her journey under such mentors as Wendell Harisson\, Marcus Belgrave\, and Ralphe Armstrong. \nErinn Alexis brings a soulful musicality to every performance\, drawing from the traditions of gospel and jazz while infusing her own modern voice. Erinn performs regularly with her quartet\, delivering engaging sets that resonate with the audiences at local venues such as The Congregation Detroit\, Moondog Cafe\, and Miss Eva’s. She is a member of several ensembles including the Dr. Prof. Leonard King Orchestra\, Dee Dee Bridgewater Big Band\, Jessica Care Moore’s Black Women Rock and the Ferndale Community Concert Band. \nErinn Alexis’ latest project\, The Huron Collective\, is a collection of original compositions inspired by the natural beauty of Northern Michigan. Through this work\, Erinn channels her creative journey and experiences in a way that most authentically reflects her artistic voice as both a saxophonist and composer. “The Huron Collective” features Ingrid Racine on trumpet\, Barry Chambliss II on piano\, Sam Copperman on bass\, and\, special guest\, Brandon Williams on drums.” \nErinn Alexis – Saxophones\nIngrid Racine – Trumpet\nBarry Chambliss II – Piano/Keys\nSam Copperman – Bass\nCaleb Robinson – Drums\n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/erinn-alexis-huron-collective/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260905T190000
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SUMMARY:Isis Damil
DESCRIPTION:Sat | Sep 5	\n\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	Isis Damil is a Detroit-bred singer-songwriter whose artistry lives at the intersection of soul\, spirituality\, and self-definition. Anchored by fiery mezzo-soprano vocals and wrapped in jazzy R&B textures\, her music explores love\, intuition\, and feminine power with both tenderness and authority. Each song reflects her evolution-not just as an artist\, but as a woman deeply attuned to her inner world. \nCommanding and magnetic on stage\, Isis transforms performance into ritual. Inspired by the legacy and modernity of artists such as Tina Turner\, Chaka Khan\, Prince\, she creates music that invites women to untame their inner spirit animals\, trust their instincts\, and redefine femininity on their own terms. Her presence is immersive\, her delivery fearless\, and her artistry unmistakably her own. \nRaised by musicians\, Isis has been singing since childhood\, with her professional journey beginning in 2012 at Detroit’s legendary Baker’s Keyboard Lounge. Since then\, she has shared stages with acclaimed artists including Macy Gray\, Darren Criss\, Raheem DeVaughn\, Brian McKnight\, J. Moss\, Don Was\, and Dave McMurray. Her performances span iconic venues and festivals such as the Detroit Jazz Festival\, Concert of Colors\, Arts\, Beats & Eats\, African World Festival\, the Detroit Institute of Arts\, Motor City Sound Board\, Masonic Temple\, Cliff Bell’s\, and the 50th International African Arts Festival in Brooklyn\, NY. \nBeyond the stage\, Isis’s artistry extends into screen and storytelling. She was featured in a national 2020 Ford Escape commercial\, as well as WDIV Local 4’s Go 4 It campaign\, where she was named a 2023 competition winner. In 2021\, she starred as the lead actress in The True Meaning of Christmas\, a musical stage play written by Christopher Laird\, and earned 3rd place in AMPLIFY: The Sound of Detroit. \nA graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications\, Isis Damil is also an instrumentalist\, host\, and actress-an artist whose work is rooted in intention\, legacy\, and the courage to be fully seen. \n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/isis-damil-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260906T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260906T203000
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SUMMARY:Paul Vornhagen Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sun | Sep 6	\n\n	Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	“On the recent Paul Vornhagen Quartet release recorded live at the Blue LLama Jazz Club\, Vornhagen has a cool tone on tenor\, swinging away…and also an impressive flute player.” -LOS ANGELES JAZZ SCENE \nPaul VornHagen is an accomplished jazz saxophonist\, flutist\, and vocalist who has won Detroit Music Awards on six separate occasions and categories: Jazz Reeds\, Talent Deserving Wider Recognition\, Instrumentalist\, World Music Recording (2) and Jazz Recording.  Presently living in Ann Arbor\, Michigan where  Paul got his start on the flute in 1972 performing with the University of Michigan dance department as an accompanist.  Mostly self-taught initially\, he studied music at  City College Of San Francisco in 1978-79 followed by classes at the Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor.  He has since traveled far and wide from the shores of Hawaii and Mexico to the jazz clubs of San Francisco\, Chicago\, New York City\, Havana (Cuba)\, Paris (France)\, England and the US Virgin Islands. \n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/paul-vornhagen-quartet-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260909T213000
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SUMMARY:Jacob Hart Piano Duo
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Sep 9	\n\n	Sets 7pm & 8pm | Free Cover! \n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	This September\, join us for dinner\, or date night\, with Piano Wednesdays at Blue LLama. Enjoy no cover\, our full dinner menu\, plus a special $95 Dinner for Two with your choice of 1 appetizer\, 2 entrees\, and 1 dessert to share. \nJacob Hart is a 17-year-old multi downbeat award-winning pianist\, composer\, and arranger\, hailing from Detroit\, Michigan. He has performed at the Michigan Jazz Festival\,  the Detroit Jazz Festival\, and the Toledo-Peacock jazz festival\, with artists like Herlin Riley\, Ryan Devlin\, and others. Jacob has opened for several famous jazz artists such as Herbie Hancock\, Branford Marsalis\, and Terence Blanchard. He has also performed at several known jazz clubs in the area\, including Baker’s Keyboard Lounge\, Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, the Blue Llama\, and Cliff Bell’s. Hart is a student at the esteemed Detroit School of Arts and also takes part in many Detroit jazz programs\, such as the DSO Civic Jazz Orchestra and the MSU Spartan Youth Jazz Program. On top of all of this\, Jacob is releasing his second album\, “Short Circuit” in the near future\, so stay on the look out! \n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
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SUMMARY:Two James Spirits Dinner & Show with Evening Star
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 10	\n\n	Doors 5:30pm | Dinner 6pm | Show 8:30pm | $125 Ticket \n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	Enjoy a special five-course collaboration dinner from Blue LLama and Two James Distillery\, capped off by a live set from Evening Star! \n5:30pm – Doors\n6:00pm – Five-course dinner\, each course paired with a Two James cocktail\n8:30pm – Evening Star takes the stage\nEvening Star is led by Detroit drummer Tariq Gardner\, playing music of the African Diaspora – jazz\, neo-soul\, Afro-Cuban\, spirituals\, and hip-hop – with an Afro-futuristic sound built on original compositions and reworked classics from the Black American songbook. The group were 2025 finalists in WDET’s Sounds Like Detroit showcase and continue to tour nationally behind their releases Gateway Drug and Vice Tape. \n$125 includes five courses\, five drink pairings\, and your music cover. \nAbout the Menu\nFive courses\, each paired with a Two James Distillery cocktail:\n\nHamachi Crudo – umeboshi\, cucumber\npaired with: Old Cockney Gin “Tonic”\nSeared Scallop – fennel\, bouillabaisse sauce\npaired with: Nain Rouge Absinthe “Chrysanthemum”\nDuck Breast – roasted pineapple\, vanilla\npaired with: Dr. Bird Rum “Daiquiri”\nGail Force Citrus Gin sorbet intermezzo\nGrilled New York Strip – Stoney Creek Farms mushrooms\npaired with: J. Riddle Peated Bourbon “Boulevardier”\nOpera Cake\npaired with: Coffee Liqueur “Martini”\n\nAbout the Artist\nEvening Star is a Space Odyssey led by Detroit Drummer Tariq Gardner. The group has its roots in Detroit’s expansive musical tradition\, blending the city’s rich Jazz legacy with its history of musicians being largely malleable to fit into a wide array of musical styles traveling to the different galaxies of music of the African Diaspora (jazz\, neo-soul\, Afro-Cuban\, spirituals\, hip-hop\, etc.). Evening Star brings listeners light years into the cosmos while staying true to the roots of the Motherland. The band has an afro-futuristic aesthetic with the mission that simply makes music the forefront of positive outlets with original compositions as well as arrangements on popular songs from the Black American Canon. In 2025\, they became finalists in NPR Detroit’s ( WDET) Sounds Like Detroit contest and music Showcase.\nEvening Star currently has two releases: Their 2023 freshman project\, “Gateway Drug\,” and their 2024 Sophomore project\, “Vice Tape\,” featuring poet Joel “Fluent” Greene. They are currently performing festivals nationwide and looking forward to the recording of their third release. \nTariq Gardner – Drums\nCaelin Amin – Bass\nLeRoy Mickens – Piano\nMax Bowen – Guitar\nColeman Ward – Vocals\n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/evening-star/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260911T220000
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SUMMARY:Tyreek McDole
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Sep 11	\n\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm\n$95 Dinner & Show\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	Tyreek McDole is a multi-award-winning Haitian-American vocalist from Central Florida whose soulful baritone and deeply reflective artistry are making waves across the New York and international music scenes. Rooted in the belief that music is one of the highest forms of communication\, McDole approaches performance as a space for healing\, reflection\, and collective dreaming – treating each concert as both offering and ritual.\nHe first gained national recognition at the 2018 Essentially Ellington Competition at Jazz at Lincoln Center\, where he received the Outstanding Vocalist Award presented by Wynton Marsalis. In 2023\, he won first place at the prestigious Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition\, becoming only the second male winner in the competition’s history and joining the ranks of standout vocalists such as Samara Joy.\nSince then\, McDole has shared the stage with Jeff Goldblum\, Rodney Whitaker\, Theo Croker\, Maurice Brown\, Joey Alexander\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Nicholas Payton\, and Nick Jonas\, among many others\, and has appeared at leading venues and festivals worldwide.\nA graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music\, he developed his craft under the mentorship of master artists such as Gary Bartz\, Sullivan Fortner and Weedie Braimah\, grounding his sound in the lineage of Black American Music while pushing its language forward.\nHis critically acclaimed debut album\, Open Up Your Senses\, blends original compositions with freedom songs\, spirituals\, and works that speak to justice\, unity\, and ancestral memory. The record reached #1 on JazzWeek charts\, earned four stars from DownBeat\, and has been praised for its emotional depth and spiritual resonance.\nWith a voice steeped in warmth\, gravity\, and soul\, McDole creates performances that are both intimate and expansive – honoring tradition while inviting listeners toward reflection\, healing\, and shared imagination.\nThis is not simply a concert\, but a healing space – a ritual and an invitation to open your senses.\nHe wishes you peace\, love\, and light.\n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260912T183000
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SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins & The Collegiate Collage
DESCRIPTION:Sat | Sep 12	\n\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	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. As Sean’s Career progressed\, he found himself the recipient of many awards and accolades including the “Woody Herman Jazz Award”\, an award for outstanding musicianship\, as well as the Louis Armstrong Scholarship. Sean is a professor of music in jazz studies at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Dobbins got his start as a sought-after Detroit-area jazz sideman at a young age\, when he would regularly play with Blue Note artist Louis Smith. Dobbin’s sound can best be described as hard-driving\, solid rhythm with refreshing melodic sensibility. Some of his influences include Art Blakey\, Jeff Hamilton\, Sonny Payne\, Ed Thigpen\, and Detroit-area greats Gerald Cleaver and Elvin Jones.  \n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sean-dobbins-the-collegiate-collage-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260913T203000
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SUMMARY:Pandit Partha Bose + Pandit Samar Saha
DESCRIPTION:Sun | Sep 13	\n\n	Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	About Pandit Samar Saha\nPandit Samar Saha is a titan of the Tabla-the intricate\, virtuosic hand drums that form the rhythmic heartbeat of Hindustani classical music. A master of time and nuance\, Saha commands a rhythmic vocabulary that rivals the most sophisticated modern percussionists. Hailing from the historic musical center of Kolkata\, his playing is defined by a lightning-fast precision and an uncanny ability to engage in complex rhythmic dialogues with his fellow musicians. Whether serving as a sensitive accompanist or a commanding soloist\, Saha’s performance is a display of pure technical brilliance and rhythmic invention that captivates listeners of any genre.\nAbout Pandit Partha Bose\nA leading light of the Maihar Gharana\, Pandit Partha Bose is a master Sitarist whose artistry bridges ancient tradition and modern expression. To understand Bose is to appreciate the “jazz” of India-his performances are masterclasses in raga (melodic framework) and improvisation\, built on a foundation of rigorous technical discipline. Trained under the legacy of Ustad Allauddin Khan\, Bose is renowned for his ability to weave complex\, meditative tapestries of sound that resonate with deep emotional intelligence. A veteran of the world’s most prestigious stages\, he offers an experience that is as intellectually demanding as it is profoundly soulful.\nIntersection of Hindustani Classical Music and Jazz\nHindustani classical music is a meditative\, improvisational tradition that has long shared a deep\, soulful resonance with Western jazz. For decades\, this exchange has captivated audiences\, built on a common language of spontaneous creation\, intricate rhythmic structures\, and a quest for spiritual depth.\nThis cross-cultural fascination became a defining movement in the 1960s\, famously sparked by the legendary collaboration between Ravi Shankar and John Coltrane. Coltrane saw in Shankar’s raga system a framework for his own explorations into modal jazz and transcendence\, directly influencing works like Africa/Brass and his pursuit of “universal” sounds. Simultaneously\, the global spotlight on Indian classical music was amplified by The Beatles-most notably George Harrison-who integrated the haunting timbre of the sitar into the pop lexicon\, introducing millions of Western listeners to the hypnotic\, microtonal beauty of Indian ragas. \nToday\, this dialogue remains vibrant\, as modern jazz masters continue to draw from the Hindustani well of rhythmic complexity and melodic fluidity. When Pandit Partha Bose and Pandit Samar Saha take the stage\, they are not merely performing an ancient tradition; they are continuing a storied\, high-level musical conversation-one that invites the jazz-savvy listener to lose themselves in the same sense of wonder that has bridge Eastern tradition and Western innovation for generations. \n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/pandit-partha-bose-pandit-samar-saha/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260916T213000
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SUMMARY:Jacob Hart Piano Duo
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Sep 16	\n\n	Sets 7pm & 8pm | Free Cover! \n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	This September\, join us for dinner\, or date night\, with Piano Wednesdays at Blue LLama. Enjoy no cover\, our full dinner menu\, plus a special $95 Dinner for Two with your choice of 1 appetizer\, 2 entrees\, and 1 dessert to share. \nJacob Hart is a 17-year-old multi downbeat award-winning pianist\, composer\, and arranger\, hailing from Detroit\, Michigan. He has performed at the Michigan Jazz Festival\,  the Detroit Jazz Festival\, and the Toledo-Peacock jazz festival\, with artists like Herlin Riley\, Ryan Devlin\, and others. Jacob has opened for several famous jazz artists such as Herbie Hancock\, Branford Marsalis\, and Terence Blanchard. He has also performed at several known jazz clubs in the area\, including Baker’s Keyboard Lounge\, Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, the Blue Llama\, and Cliff Bell’s. Hart is a student at the esteemed Detroit School of Arts and also takes part in many Detroit jazz programs\, such as the DSO Civic Jazz Orchestra and the MSU Spartan Youth Jazz Program. On top of all of this\, Jacob is releasing his second album\, “Short Circuit” in the near future\, so stay on the look out! \n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/jacob-hart-piano-duo/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T213000
DTSTAMP:20260731T160529Z
CREATED:20260731T160529Z
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SUMMARY:Ron Brooks Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Thurs | Sep 17	\n\n	Sets at 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n\n			About the Artist	\n	Ron Brooks has been a major player in\, and influence on\, the Detroit jazz community for several decades. Ron emerged as a player in the 1960s\, performing on bass with piano greats-to-be Bob James and Stanley Cowell. He was a member of the Contemporary Jazz Quintet\, led by the late\, great Detroit pianist Kenn Cox\, which recorded for Blue Note Records in 1968 and 1969. Ron was also a founding member of the 1970’s group Mixed Bag\, which included the legendary Eddie Russ on keyboards\, Larry Nozero on saxes\, Jerry Glassel on guitar\, and Danny Spencer on drums.  \nIn 1985\, Ron opened the Bird of Paradise jazz club in downtown Ann Arbor\, anchoring a vibrant jazz scene for over two decades. Ron founded the Southeastern Michigan Jazz Association (SEMJA) in the spring of 1987. For its 25th anniversary in 2012\, SEMJA named an award for Mr. Brooks\, honoring individuals who have made important contributions to the Detroit jazz community as performers and educators.  \n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ron-brooks-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260918T213000
DTSTAMP:20260716T182902Z
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SUMMARY:Vincent Chandler Experience
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Sep 18	\n\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	Vincent Chandler is a native Detroiter and protégé of one of the strongest eras of the Detroit jazz scene. He has studied and/or performed with local heroes including Donald Walden\, Kenn Cox\, Harold McKinney\, Teddy Harris\, Marcus Belgrave\, Matt Michaels\, Francisco Mora\, Eddie Nuccilli\, Wendell Harrison\, Spencer Barefield\, Ronald Kischuk\, James Carter\, Marion Hayden\, Regina Carter and Rodney Whitaker. \nVincent has a reputation for being a uniquely expressive trombone soloist\, a versatile sideman\, innovative composer and arranger\, a crowd-pleasing scat singer\, an experienced bandleader of various group sizes and a natural teacher of beginner to advanced students. \nHe is a featured soloist on Roy Hargrove’s only big band recording\, “Requiem\,” and he’s also played on James Carter’s “Emergence” and “At the Crossroads” as well as “Work to Do” by Rodney Whitaker and Carl Allen. \nIn 2014\, he released his first recording as a bandleader\, “Vincent Chandler Embraceable\,” which featured Robert Hurst on bass. \nHe has also performed internationally with jazz legends such as Herbie Hancock\, Marcus Miller\, Joe Henderson\, Clark Terry\, Oliver Lake\, Bobby Watson\, Geri Allen\, Roy Hargrove\, Ravi Coltrane\, JD Allen\, Marcus Strickland\, Wycliff Gordon\, Walter Smith III\, Robert Hurst\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Russell Malone\, Randy Brecker\, Ambrose Akinmusire and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra featuring Wynton Marsalis. \nVincent earned his bachelor’s degree in fine arts in Music and a Master of Music in improvisation from the University of Michigan. He was a graduate student instructor and eventually a lecturer of jazz studies at the University of Michigan. He was also an instructor of jazz trombone and jazz octets at Michigan State University\, and was an instructor Director of Jazz Studies at Claflin University. He also taught at South Carolina State University. \n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/vincent-chandler-experience/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260919T213000
DTSTAMP:20260731T165409Z
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SUMMARY:David Janeway Trio ft. Ali Jackson & Rodney Whitaker
DESCRIPTION:Sat | Sep 19	\n\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	David Janeway’s musical journey began in the heart of Detroit in the early sixties\, where he was deeply influenced by the Motown sound and local jazz legends like Marcus Belgrave and Harold McKinney. In 1978\, he moved to New York City\, where he further honed his craft and collaborated with a myriad of remarkable artists\, from The Supremes to Art Farmer\, Sonny Fortune\, Billy Hart\, Angel Canales and Sabor\, Craig Handy\, Gary Smulyan\, Eliot Zigmund and many more. \nJaneway has left an indelible mark on the New York City jazz scene\, performing with his trio and quintet at renowned venues like Smalls\, Mezzrow\, Zinc Bar\, Sweet Basil\, Birdland\, Django and more. He’s also taken his music to a global stage\, gracing the Detroit Jazz Festival\, Madison Square Garden\, the Village Gate\, and numerous clubs and venues across the US and Europe. \nJaneway recently released his album David Janeway Trio Live at Blue LLama. Captured live at Ann Arbor\, Michigan’s renowned jazz club Blue Llama in June 2024\, David Janeway presents himself at the height of his powers\, joined by the world-class rhythm team of Robert Hurst III and Billy Hart. A Detroit-bred musician with a deep lineage in that city’s storied jazz tradition\, Janeway channels decades of mentorship\, swing\, and blues-rooted expression into a set that is both powerfully modern and historically grounded. The trio’s telepathic interplay fuels inventive takes on standards\, luminous ballads\, and Janeway’s distinctive originals\, all delivered with the group’s tightly converging sound and emotional depth that define his artistry. Following acclaimed SteepleChase releases with Hart and Cameron Brown\, this live recording stands as Janeway’s most vibrant statement yet-an inspired document of three master musicians creating in the moment. \n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/david-janeway-trio-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260920T203000
DTSTAMP:20260720T175458Z
CREATED:20260720T175458Z
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SUMMARY:Joaquin Moore: There and Back Again
DESCRIPTION:Sun | Sep 20	\n\n	Sets 6pm & 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	There and Back Again features the sounds of Joaquin Moore Galvan on saxophone\, Milo Stout on piano\, Daphne Titterington on bass\, and Max Welterlen on drums. The quartet\, made up of University of Michigan students\, is a collaborative effort that seeks to showcase their compositions and arrangements of jazz\, R&B\, and pop standards. Perfect for a fun and engaging night of music for everyone! \n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/joaquin-moore-there-and-back-again/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260923T203000
DTSTAMP:20260728T180201Z
CREATED:20260728T180201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T180201Z
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SUMMARY:Nicole Zuraitis Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Sep 23	\n\n	Set 7pm\n$85 Dinner & Show\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	Nicole Zuraitis is a 2X GRAMMY® winning and 6X GRAMMY-nominated jazz singer-songwriter\, producer\, pianist\, arranger\, New York-based bandleader and winner of the prestigious American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medal. With a “heart as big as her remarkable voice\,” (Jazz Police)\, Nicole has positioned herself as one of the top artists and “prolific songwriters” (Broadway World) to watch in jazz and beyond\, or as she likes to call it\, The Modern Songbook. \nAs a recording artist\, Nicole has released seven albums as leader\, and her sixth album\, How Love Begins\, co-produced with eight-time GRAMMY-winner Christian McBride\, won BEST JAZZ VOCAL ALBUM at the 2024 GRAMMY® awards and features all original music. She is the only person ever to have won this award who wrote and arranged the entire album herself. Her live album Live at Vic’s Las Vegas\, which she produced\, wrote and arranged  featuring Tom Scott\, Keyon Harrold\, Rachel Eckroth\, Idan Morim\, Sam Weber and Dan Pugach\, was nominated for 2 GRAMMYS in 2026.  She will release her next studio album The Devil I Knew\, produced by Larry Klein\, in July of 2026. \nIn addition to leading her quartet\, Nicole performed and recorded with the Birdland Big Band as the premier vocalist before taking off as a large ensemble leader of her own\, co-producing the Dan Pugach Big Band and guesting for major big bands around the globe.  She has headlined at Newport Jazz Festival\, Melbourne International Jazz Festival\, Caramoor\, Saratoga Jazz Festival and Tanglewood\, along with iconic NYC jazz clubs like Dizzy’s Club at Lincoln Center\, Birdland\, the Blue Note\, the Carlyle\, 54 Below and the late\, great 55 Bar. She also has appeared as a featured soloist with the Savannah Philharmonic\, Asheville Symphony\, and Macon Pops as well as the Danish Radio Big Band. Her original song “Always” closed the 2025 Teyana Taylor GRAMMY Nominated album Escape Room (Def Jam Records). \nNicole is a featured artist and producer on her husband’s\, renowned drummer\, bandleader\, and composer Dan Pugach\, 2025 GRAMMY-winning album\, Bianca Reimagined: Music for Paws and Persistence (Best Large Ensemble) for which they composed the GRAMMY-nominated song\, “Little Fears” (Best Jazz Performance). Nicole is a vocalist on the GRAMMY-winning “Last Sunday in Plains: A Centennial Celebration” alongside Jon Batiste\, Keb’ Mo’\, and LeeAnn Rimes. In 2024\, Broadway World honored Nicole with the “Best Big Band Show” Award. Nicole’s arrangement of Dolly Parton’s Jolene\, co-written with Dan Pugach\, was nominated for a 2019 GRAMMY®\, springboarding her career and making her a household name in the modern-day jazz landscape. In 2020\, she was named in the top 40 under 40 for 2020 in Connecticut Magazine\, and her weekly live stream during the Covid-19 crisis\, “Virtual Piano Lounge\,” was featured in Forbes Magazine. Her Live at Vic’s Las Vegas album was featured on NPR Toast of the Nation 2026 in an hour long special.  \nNicole has collaborated with an extensive list of luminaries\, including Christian McBride\, Tom Scott\, Keyon Harrold\, David Cook\, Larry Klein\, Gilad Hekselman\, Veronica Swift\, Benny Benack\, Stephen Feifke\, Cyrille Aimee\, Antonio Sanchez\, Javon Jackson\, Nikki Giovanni\, Dave Stryker\, Omar Hakim\,  Rachel Z\, Helen Sung\, Melanie\, Morgan James\, Darren Criss\, Livingston Taylor\, Thana Alexa\, Rachel Eckroth\, Don Braden and Bernard Purdie. She is a proud educator and a current vocal faculty member at NYU and the Litchfield Jazz Camp. In 2024\, Post University awarded Nicole an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters. \nAn ardent activist with a decade-long track record of giving back\, her release of How Love Begins coincided with a self-produced music festival and day of activism for SavetheSound.Org. All proceeds of the GRAMMY winning album Bianca Reimagined go to pitbull rescues Nicole and Dan have fostered through the last 15 years. \n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/nicole-zuraitis/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T213000
DTSTAMP:20260715T151921Z
CREATED:20260715T151921Z
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SUMMARY:Nate Topo Group
DESCRIPTION:Thu | Sep 24	\n\n	Sets at 7pm and 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	Nate Topo is a Detroit-based composer\, saxophonist\, pianist\, and vocalist known for his distinctive tone and memorable live performances. A professional musician since the age of fifteen\, he has become a dynamic presence in Detroit’s music scene. \nAt an early age\, he became a regular at the legendary Bert’s Marketplace sessions in Eastern Market\, sharing the stage with artists such as Martha Reeves and James Carter. Nate has also been a staple at the Detroit Jazz Festival\, performing there three consecutive years\, most recently alongside Artist-in-Residence Jason Moran in 2025. His music has taken him beyond Detroit to Los Angeles and New Orleans\, where he has performed alongside jazz greats such as Charlie Gabriel and Shannon Powell\, including several appearances at historic Preservation Hall. \nNate’s tone is shaped by a rare collection of vintage saxophones\, blending the warmth of early jazz with a modern creative edge. Whether interpreting jazz standards\, funk classics\, or performing his original music\, often described as soul pop with a Motown influence\, he adapts each set to the room while staying true to the musical foundation that influences his work. \n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/nate-topo-group/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260925T213000
DTSTAMP:20260709T201039Z
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SUMMARY:Russ Macklem Detroit Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Sep 25	\n\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	Russ Macklem is a Windsor/Detroit based trumpet player\, composer\, educator\, and recording artist. His 2023 debut release\, The South Detroit Connection\, was nominated for a JUNO-award\, and was the first live album recorded in Windsor in over 22 years (at Phog Lounge)\, the last having been recorded by Detroit trumpet legend\, Marcus Belgrave at the Capitol Theatre. Belgrave’s son\, saxophonist/flautist Kasan Belgrave is featured both on the album\, and in Russ’ new Quintet. The new Russ Macklem Detroit Quintet makes their debut at the 2024 Detroit Jazz Festival. \nAs a leader\, Russ can be heard with his quintet every first Friday of the month at MotorCity Wine in Corktown (Detroit)\, and other venues around the Midwest throughout the year. As a sideman\, Russ has played with a diverse array of artists including Amp Fiddler\, Dave Holland\, The Marley Bros (Bob Marley’s sons)\, Cecil McBee\, Frankie Valli\, Dave Liebman\, Bobby Rydell\, Frankie Avalon\, and many others. \nRuss earned his Doctor of Musical Arts while studying at the University of Miami Frost School of Music where he was on full-tuition scholarship and Teaching Assistant to Grammy-Award-winning trumpet player Brian Lynch. At New England Conservatory in Boston\, Russ earned his Master’s of Music with Honors while studying with Jerry Bergonzi\, George Garzone\, Cecil McBee\, Bob Moses\, and John McNeil. Russ earned his Bachelor of Music from McGill University where he studied with Kevin Dean\, Jocelyn Couture\, Joe Sullivan\, and Remi Bolduc. \n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/russ-macklem-detroit-quintet-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260927T220000
DTSTAMP:20260729T204451Z
CREATED:20260729T204451Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Jazz Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Sun | Sep 27\nSets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n RESERVE TABLE  \nAbout the Artist\nWomen in Jazz ShowcaseFeaturing Pamela Wise\, Lady Vonne & Naima Shambourger \nJoin us for an elegant evening celebrating the powerhouse women of jazz. The performance features an extraordinary rhythm section with Pamela Wise on piano\, Laura Simone on bass\, and Gayelynn McKinney on drums. \nThe showcase highlights two exceptional vocal sets. Opening the evening at 6:00 PM is Naima Shambourger. Praised as a modern heir to Sarah Vaughan’s legacy\, Ms. Shambourger delivers a masterful presence shaped by classical training\, a deep jazz lineage\, and heartfelt phrasing. At 7:30 PM\, the stage welcomes Lady Vonne\, a renowned Detroit jazz\, R&B\, and soul vocalist celebrated for her glamorous stage presence and timeless voice. \nAbout NaimaNaima Shamborguer was born and raised in Detroit Michigan. Born to a musical family\, professional musicians surrounded her. From her early days of musical training\, Naima developed highly artistic and finely polished vocal abilities through extensive training in classical and jazz music\, but jazz music is where Naima has made a successful career. On two occasions Naima received The Spirit of Detroit award from the City Council of Detroit. Recognizing the exceptional achievement\, outstanding leadership\, and dedication to improving the quality of life and “The Women in Jazz.” The late Hugh Lawson deemed her “the closest that he has ever heard to Sarah Vaughan\, all she needs is to be heard.” Inducted into the Kresge Fellow program in 2020. And with performances ranging from the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor to the Peacock Jazz Café in Toledo\, Ohio and back up to the Dirty Dog Jazz Café in Detroit\, MI. About Lady VonneLady Vonne (born Yvonne Dowell) is an acclaimed jazz\, R&B\, and standards vocalist based in Detroit\, Michigan. Often described as a musical blend of Ella Fitzgerald\, Phyllis Hyman\, and Diana Ross\, she is highly regarded as one of Detroit’s premier jazz greats. About Pamela WiseBuilding upon the Detroit jazz connection established with Lady Vonne\, Pamela Wise (also known as Pamela Wise Harrison) is an acclaimed contemporary jazz pianist\, composer\, and educator based in Detroit\, Michigan. She is highly revered for her unique style that fuses post-bop jazz with fiery Afro-Cuban and West African rhythms. About Gayelynn McKinneyContinuing the deep exploration of Detroit’s iconic jazz legacy\, Gayelynn McKinney is one of the most decorated\, formidable\, and trailblazing drummers in the history of the Detroit jazz scene. With a career spanning multiple decades\, she has served as a master rhythmist\, composer\, educator\, and a crucial anchor for women in percussion. About Laura SimoneContinuing the thread of exceptional women in jazz\, Laura Simone is a rising 20-year-old jazz bassist\, vocalist\, and activist. Originally from Lawrenceville\, New Jersey\, she is currently a junior at Michigan State University studying under the mentorship of renowned bassist Rodney Whitaker. \n\n RESERVE TABLE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/women-in-jazz-showcase/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260930T213000
DTSTAMP:20260806T205611Z
CREATED:20260805T184051Z
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SUMMARY:Jacob Hart Piano Duo
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Sep 30	\n\n	Sets 7pm & 8pm | Free Cover! \n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	This September\, join us for dinner\, or date night\, with Piano Wednesdays at Blue LLama. Enjoy no cover\, our full dinner menu\, plus a special $95 Dinner for Two with your choice of 1 appetizer\, 2 entrees\, and 1 dessert to share. \nJacob Hart is a 17-year-old multi downbeat award-winning pianist\, composer\, and arranger\, hailing from Detroit\, Michigan. He has performed at the Michigan Jazz Festival\,  the Detroit Jazz Festival\, and the Toledo-Peacock jazz festival\, with artists like Herlin Riley\, Ryan Devlin\, and others. Jacob has opened for several famous jazz artists such as Herbie Hancock\, Branford Marsalis\, and Terence Blanchard. He has also performed at several known jazz clubs in the area\, including Baker’s Keyboard Lounge\, Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe\, the Blue Llama\, and Cliff Bell’s. Hart is a student at the esteemed Detroit School of Arts and also takes part in many Detroit jazz programs\, such as the DSO Civic Jazz Orchestra and the MSU Spartan Youth Jazz Program. On top of all of this\, Jacob is releasing his second album\, “Short Circuit” in the near future\, so stay on the look out! \n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/jacob-hart-piano-duo-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261001T213000
DTSTAMP:20260731T161709Z
CREATED:20260731T161709Z
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SUMMARY:Ellen Rowe Trio ft. Rob Bickley & Jesse Kramer
DESCRIPTION:Thu | Oct 1	\n\n	Sets 7pm & 8:30pm | $25 Cover \n			\n							Reserve Table\n					\n\n			About the Artist	\n	Ellen Rowe\, jazz pianist and composer\, is currently Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation at the University of Michigan. She is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music\, where she studied with Rayburn Wright and Bill Dobbins.  Prior to her appointment in Michigan\, she served as Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Connecticut. \nWinner of the Hartford\, CT Advocate Readers’ Poll for Best Acoustic Jazz\, Ms. Rowe has performed at jazz clubs and on concert series throughout the U.S.\, as well as touring in Germany\, Holland\, Switzerland\, Ireland\, Poland\, South Africa and Australia. CDs out under her own name include “Sylvan Way”\, “Wishing Well”\, “Denali Pass” and “Courage Music.”  Her latest project\, “Momentum – Portraits of Women In Motion”\, featuring Ingrid Jensen\, Tia Fuller\, Marion Hayden and Allison Miller was released in January of 2019. Also active as a clinician\, she has given workshops and master classes at the Melbourne Conservatory\, Hochshule fur Musik in Cologne\, Grieg Academy in Bergen and the Royal Academy of Music in London\, in addition to many appearances as a guest artist at festivals and Universities around the country. \nWhen not leading her own trio\, quartet or quintet\, she is in demand as a sideman\, having performed with a wide variety of jazz artists including Kenny Wheeler\, Tim Ries\, Tom Harrell\, John Clayton\, Ingrid Jensen and Steve Turre.  She was also a guest on two installments of Marian McPartland’s  “Piano Jazz” on National Public Radio. \nMs. Rowe’s compositions and arrangements have been performed and recorded by jazz ensembles and orchestras around the world\, including the Village Vanguard Orchestra\, BBC Jazz Orchestra\, U.S. Navy Commodores\, Berlin and NDR Radio Jazz Orchestras\, London Symphony\, DIVA and the Perth Jazz Orchestra.  Many of these works can be heard on recordings including “Leave It To DIVA”\, “The Perth Jazz Orchestra”\, “Bingo” (The Bird of Paradise Orchestra) and “I Believe In You” (DIVA). She has recently been a composer-in-residence at the Eastman School of Music and the University of Wisconsin at Madison.  Recent jazz ensemble commissions include the Minnesota Band Directors Association\, Belleville (MI) High School\,  Illinois Music Educators and Lawrence University’s Fred Sturm Jazz Festival. Her big band compositions are currently published by Sierra Music Publications\, Doug Beach Music and Kendor Music. \nHaving been selected to conduct the NAfME All-Eastern and All-Northwest Jazz Ensembles as well as All-State jazz ensembles throughout the country\, she has also been an invited clinician at the National Association for Music Education Eastern Division Convention \, International Society for Jazz Composition and Arranging Symposium and Jazz Education Network conferences.  She is on the Board of the International Society of Jazz Arrangers and Composers and also serves as the Coordinator for the JEN Sisters In Jazz Collegiate Combo Competition. Her quintet has performed at the San Jose Jazz Festival\, Jazz Education Network Conference\, Michigan Jazz Festival\, Detroit International Jazz Festival and in jazz clubs around the country. \n\n				\n	\n			\n							Reserve Table
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ellen-rowe-trio/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261002T220000
DTSTAMP:20260803T185728Z
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SUMMARY:Erena Terakubo Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Oct 2	\n\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	Erena Terakubo is an internationally acclaimed saxophonist\, flutist\, composer\, and educator from Sapporo\, Japan. Known for her expressive artistry and technical mastery\, she has performed worldwide with leading jazz artists including Kenny Barron\, Ron Carter\, Louis Hayes\, Jon Faddis\, and Christian McBride.\nShe launched her career in high school with her debut album North Bird\, which topped the Japanese jazz charts and earned a Gold Disc award from Swing Journal. Since then\, she has released multiple albums and performed at premier venues including Blue Note New York and Kennedy Center. \nA graduate of Berklee College of Music and Manhattan School of Music\, she joined Michigan State University in 2025 as Assistant Professor of Jazz Saxophone. \n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/erena-terakubo-quartet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261007T220000
DTSTAMP:20260807T162618Z
CREATED:20260807T162618Z
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SUMMARY:Aris Chalin Piano Duo
DESCRIPTION:Wed | Oct 7	\n\n	Sets 7pm & 8pm | Free Cover! \n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	This October\, join us for dinner\, or date night\, with Piano Wednesdays at Blue LLama. Enjoy no cover\, our full dinner menu\, plus a special $95 Dinner for Two with your choice of 1 appetizer\, 2 entrees\, and 1 dessert to share. \nAris Chalin is an award-winning jazz pianist and keyboardist based in South-East MI. His music seeks to challenge the conventional barriers between genres\, while still remaining true to the craft and soul of jazz. His newest single “Constellations\,” a collaboration with producer/artist Eyan Kills explores electronic\, funk\, and ambient textures. \nHis musical influences hail as much from classical and jazz as they do from hip-hop\, rock\, electronic and many more\, from Oscar Peterson to Parliament to Pink Floyd. Aris is currently based in the Ann Arbor/Detroit area and tours the Midwest and Northeast to showcase his music. His groups have been featured in different venues around the area\, such as the Blue LLama Jazz Club\, Dabney and Co.\, Merriman’s Playhouse\, and the North American International Auto Show COBO Center in Detroit. \nAris is also a collaborative partner with Expressive E’s “Osmose” keyboard project\, bringing their flagship keyboard to live performance. \n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/aris-chalin-piano-duo-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T220000
DTSTAMP:20260731T162914Z
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SUMMARY:Marcus Elliot
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Oct 9	\n\n	Sets at 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	Multifaceted saxophonist and composer\, Marcus Elliot\, has emerged as one of the leading voices of the Detroit music scene. The New York Times has called him “convincing and confident\, evolved in touch and tone…”\, and the Detroit Free Press has said\, “Marcus Elliot represents next generation of jazz”. Marcus creates music with the hope of  “reminding myself and listeners that we are human beings\, and what a gift that is.” He is a recipient of the Joyce Awards (2024)\, a prestigious award for innovative new projects by pioneered by artists spanning the visual\, performing\, and multidisciplinary arts that engage diverse communities in the Mid-West. He is also a recipient of the Kresge Fellowship(2020)\, awarded to artist that are recognized for their creative vision and commitment to excellence within a wide range of artistic disciplines. Marcus is instructor of jazz saxophone at Wayne State University and is director of the Creative Arts Orchestra at University of Michigan. Marcus has performed and/or collaborated with Terence Blanchard\, Karriem Riggins\, Talib Kwali\, Marcus Belgrave\, Brian Eno\, Shigeto\, Robert Hurst\, Anthony Davis\, Jeff Tain Watts\, and many others. \n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
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SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins
DESCRIPTION:Sat | Oct 10	\n\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	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. As Sean’s Career progressed\, he found himself the recipient of many awards and accolades including the “Woody Herman Jazz Award”\, an award for outstanding musicianship\, as well as the Louis Armstrong Scholarship. Sean is a professor of music in jazz studies at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Dobbins got his start as a sought-after Detroit-area jazz sideman at a young age\, when he would regularly play with Blue Note artist Louis Smith. Dobbin’s sound can best be described as hard-driving\, solid rhythm with refreshing melodic sensibility. Some of his influences include Art Blakey\, Jeff Hamilton\, Sonny Payne\, Ed Thigpen\, and Detroit-area greats Gerald Cleaver and Elvin Jones.  \n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
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SUMMARY:Joshua Redman Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sun | Oct 11	\n\n	Sets 6pm & 8pm\n$125 Dinner & Show\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	Joshua Redman acknowledges that the title of his new Blue Note album\, Words Fall Short\, could be viewed ironically. His previous and widely acclaimed where are we was his first to pair a vocalist with one of his many monumental Quartets; yet Words Fall Short is anything but a comment on the saxophonist’s last triumph. More accurately\, his latest offering is an organic next step\, a collection of previously unheard originals brought to life by inspiring new collaborators. “It’s impossible for me to will a project into being\,” he says of the wide-ranging adventures he has embarked upon in what is now his fourth decade as a recording artist. “This album came out of a working environment that inspired me to dig into compositions that hadn’t found a home yet.” \nThe process began as the first leg of Redman’s where are we tour concluded and pianist Aaron Parks\, bassist Joe Sanders\, and drummer Brian Blade each left to honor other commitments. In building a new rhythm section\, Redman found himself drawn to younger players he had recently encountered. Bassist Philip Norris and drummer Nazir Ebo came aboard first\, and Redman quickly knew he had made the right moves. “Not since Christian McBride can I recall experiencing an acoustic jazz bassist who seemingly has it all together at such a young age\,” he says of Norris\, “and Nazir has groove in spades\, a groove that is super-flexible\, in the flow of the moment\, and with an innate sense of architecture that always serves the song.” By the summer of 2023\, pianist Paul Cornish had completed the quartet’s transformation. “Paul is the perfect balance of empath and contrarian\, challenging everyone to break away from established patterns\, while still always making the music feel good and natural in the moment.” \nAs the new quartet performed steadily over the next several months\, Redman felt a vibe developing\, one brought to fruition by a stack of music the saxophonist created during the pandemic. “My dry writing periods lead me to question whether I’m really a ‘Composer\,”’ he confesses. “I might not have a gig for months\, but I touch my horn every day. I don’t compose regularly\, but during the pandemic I had nothing but time to develop ideas… Still\, until I can play a tune with other human beings\, it remains more theory than a reality.” \nRedman’s unheard new music made the transition in September 2024\, when his new quartet had logged almost a year of performances. “We were at a soundcheck\, and I decided to try one of the tunes. It felt good\, and I said\, ‘Let’s try another.’ After we ran through maybe three more in ten minutes\, I realized that we were ‘ready.'” \nCornish\, Norris\, and Ebo impress on each of the album’s eight tracks. While they have moments to emerge and take the spotlight\, they also provide a distinctive ensemble personality\, one in which spontaneity and sensitivity keep the music fluid yet coherent. They are a rhythm section with character\, one in sync with the priorities of their leader. “My approach to bandleading is unchanged\,” Redman says. “Play with the best musicians I can find\, virtuosos who have mastered all the different jazz vocabularies\, but who are also great listeners and collaborators – who know how to express their individual brilliance through group improvisation and collective interaction.” \nThat description applies equally well to the guest artists heard on three tracks. Two of those\, “So It Goes” and “Icarus\,” grew out of Redman the Composer’s desire to give each piece added depth. “I was sort of struggling with the melody to ‘So It Goes'” he says of the track featuring saxophonist Melissa Aldana\, “and immediately thought of Melissa\, who has such a gift for lyrical expression… the way she uses breath and air and contour to really give melodies shape and make them come alive… I sent her the tune… and once I knew she was game\, I began torethink the overall approach as more conversational.” As to the misguided perception that any encounter between two tenors is a ‘battle\,’ he adds that “I’ve never been a fan of that sort of thing. I realize of course that it’s part of the so-called ‘tradition.’ So\, yeah\, I’ll bring my axe if I must\, but I prefer to come in peace!… I really feel like what Melissa and I created here is the antithesis of conflict.” \nRedman first heard trumpeter Skylar Tang – who is featured on the funky\, nine-meter “Icarus” – when she was just a sophomore in high school. “She had huge ears\,” he recalls\, “and she already had tremendous patience\, a deep maturity and sensitivity… Every note had a meaning.” Tang is now a student in a joint Columbia University/Julliard School program. When Redman invited her to attend a soundcheck before the quartet’s Jazz at Lincoln Center concert\, he texted her the sheet music for “Icarus” on a whim the night before. “She came in the next day with the whole thing memorized… She played it perfectly… and sounded like she understood the song better than I did! Once again I heard how that melody benefitted from the presence of another voice\, and we recorded it with her a few weeks later.” \nThe final track\, “Era’s End” (a lyrical recasting of the instrumental album-opener “A Message To Unsend”)\, finds vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa matching her stunning contribution to where are we on only the second recorded composition with both words and lyrics by Joshua Redman. “Writing lyrics is tough\,” he emphasizes\, “and I can’t be satisfied until someone like Gabrielle convinces me that they work. I said ‘never again’ when I finished writing ‘After Minneapolis’ for the last album\, and that was clearly not the case… I could tell early on as the music for ‘Era’s End’ emerged that it would not be a walk in the park\, and then the lyrics that followed were just so dark… but Gabrielle’s gift for expressing melancholy really found the beauty (and perhaps also the hope) in the tune’s darkness. Maybe the lyrics describe the end of a love affair… Maybe they are a metaphor for another sort of loss or mourning or resolution…” \nSeveral of the titles are borrowed from passages Redman admires in books by Cormac McCarthy (“Borrowed Eyes”)\, W.G. Sebald (“Over the Jelly-Green Sea”) and Kurt Vonnegut (“So It Goes”). The album’s title track is taken from Yiyun Li’s PEN/Jean Stein Award winning Where Reasons End. “The novel is short and incisively beautiful\, a conversation the author imagines with a son who recently committed suicide\,” Redman explains. “She grapples with language and how to understand the incomprehensible; and at the end she tells her son that ‘Words fall short\, yes\, but sometimes their shadows can reach the unspeakable.’ That’s also true of notes\, of ideas\, of actions… Any attempt to express our meanings and feelings will never fully succeed\, as perfection is unattainable. But it’s that struggle\, that fallibility\, that makes us so marvelously and exquisitely human.” \nFor Joshua Redman\, the shifting moods of wistfulness\, aspiration\, sadness and resolve contained in Words Fall Short signify his embrace of what he describes as “the beauty of human imperfection. We face huge questions about what our future looks like\,” he stresses\, “and a mathematical approach to language has even left us questioning what it means to be ‘intelligent’ or ‘productive’ or ‘creative.’ At heart I’m a humanist\, and I believe in the shadows of the words\, the things you can’t crunch with technology.” Words Fall Short is Redman’s latest exploration of the words – and the shadows. \n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
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SUMMARY:Tumbao Bravo
DESCRIPTION:Sat | Oct 17	\n\n	Sets at 7pm and 9pm | $25 Cover \n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	Formed in August 2003 by reedman Paul VornHagen\, Tumbao Bravo has released five critically acclaimed CDs of mostly original compositions that have been featured on all the major jazz public radio stations throughout the United States.   Winner of the 2005\, 2007 and 2013 Detroit Music Awards for Best Jazz Recording and Best World Music Band\, this combo has performed at all the major Michigan jazz/music festivals including Detroit\, Michigan\, Lansing\, Birmingham\, Raisin River\, Great Lakes Folk\, Blissfest\, Wheatland Dance and Ann Arbor to name a few. \nThe title cut of their 2009 Cd was used as a soundtrack for the USA Network TV show\, Burn Notice. Five of their songs were also used in the soundtrack for the feature length romantic comedy\, “Bride Plus 1” released in 2018 and filmed in Los Angeles.   In September 2018\, the band released their 5th Cd\, “El Nido-The Nest” which was featured on many National Public Radio (NPR) programs including the top rated\, JAZZ AFTER HOURS and Miami\, Florida’s WDNA-a mecca for latin jazz recordings. All band members have won or been nominated for individual Detroit Music Awards as well  teachers at U of Michigan\, Washtenaw CC\, Jazz Camps and music studios.  For the past 12 years\, Tumbao Bravo has been presenting a  program called “The Rhythms of Cuba”  at numerous libraries throughout southeastern Michigan and the San Francisco Bay area. Other music  performance venues include Chicago\, Toledo\, OH\, Windsor\, CAN and Oklahoma. Presently\, the band performs monthly at the stellar  jazz club in Ann Arbor called THE BLUE LLAMA  as well as the DIRTY DOG JAZZ CAFE in Grosse Pte Woods and the new LUCILLE’S JAZZ LOUNGE in Toledo\, OH.  Our newest band members include Armando Vega on congas and Kurt Schreitmueller on piano. \n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
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SUMMARY:Tiffany Gridiron
DESCRIPTION:Fri | Oct 23	\n\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	Tiffany Gridiron is a gifted jazz vocalist and songwriter who radiates joy and generosity on stage\, even when singing the most haunting of songs. Her sultry vocals and playful approach have excited audiences in the United States\, Japan\, Finland and South Korea.   \nTiffany’s love of singing began as a child in her family church where both of her parents served as musicians. In her early twenties\, inspired by the debut album of Jill Scott\, Tiffany sought out voice lessons that serendipitously put her in contact with the amazing jazz vocalist and educator Sunny Wilkinson. Through jazz standards\, Sunny introduced Tiffany to a world of poetry and improvisation that would profoundly impact the rest of her life. Studying works of  Billie Holiday\, Ella Fitzgerald\, Sarah Vaughn and many other vocal legends helped Tiffany to find her own voice and style.  \nTiffany recorded five CDs of jazz standards\, released by SONY RECORDS in Japan that have featured such greats as pianists Hank Jones\, Tadataka Unno\, drummer Omar Hakim\, and many others.   \nIn 2019\, Tiffany’s longtime friend and collaborator Kris Johnson approached her about producing a project where her gifts as a songwriter could be featured.  The result was “From My Heart to Yours”\, Tiffany’s  most personal album to date. Released in September of 2023 on all digital platforms\, five of the album’s eight songs feature lyrics penned by Tiffany Gridiron and co-composed by Kris Johnson. Kris also arranged\, played trumpet and served as producer on the project\, with Brendon Davis (piano)\, Jonathan Muir-Cotton (bass)\, Nate Winn (drums)\, and Vivienne Smith (background vocals) also adding their breathtaking artistry to this material.  \nYou can now catch Tiffany at venues in the Midwest and East coast\, performing her originals\, jazz standards\, and other songs that explore the nuances of  the human condition. Her deep appreciation for music as a tool for healing\, inspires Tiffany  to use her voice to nurture connections between people and hearts. \n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
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SUMMARY:Demetrius Nabors
DESCRIPTION:Sat | Oct 24	\n\n	Sets 7pm & 9pm | $25 Cover \n			\n							RESERVE TABLE\n					\n			\n\n			About the Artist	\n	Demetrius “Krayon” Nabors is a prominent pianist\, composer\, producer\, and arranger\, celebrated in both the Detroit area and the national contemporary jazz scene. His music reflects a rich tapestry of influences\, including gospel\, jazz\, classical\, and blues\, all of which are evident in his compositions and performances. A two-time winner of the Detroit Music Award for Outstanding Gospel/Christian Musician\, Demetrius holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Jazz Studies from the University of Michigan. His talents have taken him to stages in Europe and Africa\, as well as to national television\, including a memorable appearance on the former “Arsenio Hall” show. \nHis exceptional skills have drawn the attention of numerous high-profile artists\, including R&B singer KEM\, flutist Althea Rene\, guitarist Tim Bowman\, and trumpeter Willie Bradley. Demetrius’s productions have achieved notable success on the Billboard charts\, including two #1 hits for KEM’s singles “Nobody” and “It’s You” (2014)\, a #2 for Willie Bradley’s “It’s On Now” (2020)\, a #5 for Althea Rene’s “Barbara Mae” (2019)\, and a #1 for Tim Bowman’s “Fireball” (2021). Additionally\, “Nobody” was nominated for Best Traditional R&B Performance at the 57th Grammy Awards. \nDemetrius’s discography features five critically acclaimed releases: “A Journey Within Part I” (2011)\, “Christmas with Krayon” (2012)\, “A Journey Within Part II” (2014)\, “Perseverance” (2021)\, and “Evolution EP” (2022). \nHe thrives on the energy of live performance\, a passion that shines through in his music and resonates deeply with his dedicated fan base. \n\n				\n	\n			\n							RESERVE TABLE
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