BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blue LLama - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Blue LLama X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bluellamaclub.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Blue LLama REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251128T220000 DTSTAMP:20251121T204437Z CREATED:20250917T200649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T204437Z UID:10000133-1764356400-1764367200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Don Hicks & Friends 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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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/don-hicks-and-friends/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/don-hicks.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251128T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251128T183000 DTSTAMP:20251120T151755Z CREATED:20251022T194532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T151755Z UID:10000162-1764349200-1764354600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Happy Hour: Alex Belhaj's Crescent City 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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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/alex-belhaj/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/alex-belhaj.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251126T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251126T213000 DTSTAMP:20251120T151310Z CREATED:20250917T165729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T151310Z UID:10000132-1764183600-1764192600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Nate Topo Quartet ft. Zania Alaké 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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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-quartet-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/NateTopoBNW.png.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251123T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251123T203000 DTSTAMP:20251118T144917Z CREATED:20251016T140001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T144917Z UID:10000161-1763920800-1763929800@bluellamaclub.com 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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/bob-mervak.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251122T221500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251122T231500 DTSTAMP:20251105T213013Z CREATED:20251105T213013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T213013Z UID:10000164-1763849700-1763853300@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Late Night: Liquid Street 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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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/liquid-street/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/liquid-street.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251122T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251122T220000 DTSTAMP:20251110T155618Z CREATED:20250921T213552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T155618Z UID:10000131-1763836200-1763848800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Alune Wade 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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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/alune-wade/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/alune-wade.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T220000 DTSTAMP:20251110T155210Z CREATED:20250917T163359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T155210Z UID:10000130-1763751600-1763762400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Dave McMurray 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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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/dave-mcmurray/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ab6761610000e5eb7534bb6f9156e0fda52d54d4.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T213000 DTSTAMP:20251120T145144Z CREATED:20251008T163318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T145144Z UID:10000155-1763665200-1763674200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Bob Sweet 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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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-sweet-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/bob-sweet.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T223000 DTSTAMP:20251031T164106Z CREATED:20250914T204833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T164106Z UID:10000118-1763575200-1763591400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Cyrus Chestnut 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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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/cyrus-chestnut/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cyrus-chestnut.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251116T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251116T203000 DTSTAMP:20251013T145413Z CREATED:20251013T145413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T145413Z UID:10000158-1763316000-1763325000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:The NoW 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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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/the-now-trio-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image0.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251115T221500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251115T231500 DTSTAMP:20251016T135414Z CREATED:20251016T135414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T135414Z UID:10000160-1763244900-1763248500@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Late Night: No Man's Land 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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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/no-mans-land/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/AnnieHayesBNW.JPG-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251115T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251115T213000 DTSTAMP:20251027T201517Z CREATED:20250917T160418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T201517Z UID:10000128-1763231400-1763242200@bluellamaclub.com 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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SeanDobbinsBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251114T220000 DTSTAMP:20251103T155815Z CREATED:20250917T155244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T155815Z UID:10000127-1763146800-1763157600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Allen Dennard 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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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/allen-dennard/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/allen-dennard.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251112T213000 DTSTAMP:20251031T181537Z CREATED:20250917T153057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T181537Z UID:10000124-1762974000-1762983000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Bobby Watson w/ the 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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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/bobby-watson-group/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/bobby-watson.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251109T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251109T203000 DTSTAMP:20251013T162941Z CREATED:20250916T204736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T162941Z UID:10000123-1762711200-1762720200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Naima Shambourger 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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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/naima-shambourger/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/naima-sham.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251108T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251108T213000 DTSTAMP:20251031T163722Z CREATED:20250902T204842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T163722Z UID:10000114-1762626600-1762637400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Brandon Woody's Upendo 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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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/brandon-woody/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/download.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251107T220000 DTSTAMP:20250924T141415Z CREATED:20250924T141415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T141415Z UID:10000135-1762542000-1762552800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Paxton/Spangler Band "Trick Bag" CD Release Show 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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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/paxton-spangler-band-trick-bag-cd-release-show/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/paxton-spangler.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251107T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251107T180000 DTSTAMP:20251001T160238Z CREATED:20251001T160238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T160238Z UID:10000122-1762531200-1762538400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:WEMU 5:01 Jazz Series: Paul Vornhagen 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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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-paul-vornhagen/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/paul-vornhagen.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251106T223000 DTSTAMP:20251010T163817Z CREATED:20250717T212155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T163817Z UID:10000057-1762455600-1762468200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Charlie Hunter 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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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/charlie-hunter-trio/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/CharlieHunter-Live2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251105T213000 DTSTAMP:20251021T145345Z CREATED:20250916T193520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T145345Z UID:10000121-1762369200-1762378200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Jean Wilson & Friends 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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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/jean-wilson-friends/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/JeanWilsonBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251102T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251102T210000 DTSTAMP:20251027T202718Z CREATED:20250825T204543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T202718Z UID:10000109-1762102800-1762117200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:James Carter Quintet: Lookin' At Lock 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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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/james-carter-quintet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/james-carter-quintet.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251101T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251101T213000 DTSTAMP:20251027T202553Z CREATED:20250825T204406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T202553Z UID:10000108-1762021800-1762032600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:James Carter Organ 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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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/james-carter-organ-trio/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/james-carter-organ-trio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251031T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251031T220000 DTSTAMP:20251029T191359Z CREATED:20250821T201347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T191359Z UID:10000113-1761937200-1761948000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Rodney Whitaker 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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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/rodney-whitaker-group/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/rodney-whitaker-group.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251030T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251030T213000 DTSTAMP:20251013T162345Z CREATED:20250821T195510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T162345Z UID:10000112-1761850800-1761859800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Ellen Rowe Quartet ft. Mike Sakash and Sunny Wilkinson 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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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/ellen-rowe-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/EllenRoweQuartet.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251029T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251029T213000 DTSTAMP:20251020T152212Z CREATED:20250821T193724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T152212Z UID:10000111-1761764400-1761773400@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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ken-kozora-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251025T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251025T213000 DTSTAMP:20251013T162614Z CREATED:20250812T195555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T162614Z UID:10000105-1761417000-1761427800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Dmitri Matheny 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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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/dmitri-matheny/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/dmitri.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251024T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251024T220000 DTSTAMP:20251013T162723Z CREATED:20250812T194503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T162723Z UID:10000104-1761332400-1761343200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins Organ 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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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-organ-trio-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SeanDobbinsBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251023T223000 DTSTAMP:20251013T151659Z CREATED:20250825T204318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T151659Z UID:10000103-1761246000-1761258600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Arturo O'Farrill 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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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/arturo-ofarrill/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/arturo-ofarrill.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251022T213000 DTSTAMP:20251013T162758Z CREATED:20250821T185317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T162758Z UID:10000110-1761159600-1761168600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Third Coast Swing ft. Dave Bennett 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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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/third-coast-swing/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/third-coast-swing.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251019T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251019T203000 DTSTAMP:20251013T162954Z CREATED:20250812T184539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T162954Z UID:10000102-1760896800-1760905800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Sarah D'Angelo & Cliff Monear 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. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \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/sarah-dangelo-cliff-monear-copy/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/CliffMonearCliffMonear.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR