BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blue LLama - ECPv6.16.4//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:20251115T221500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251115T231500 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 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:20251116T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251116T203000 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 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:20251119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251119T223000 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 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:20251120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 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:20251121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T220000 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 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:20251122T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251122T220000 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 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:20251122T221500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251122T231500 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 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:20251123T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251123T203000 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 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:20251126T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251126T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 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:20251128T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251128T183000 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 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:20251128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251128T220000 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 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:20251129T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251129T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 CREATED:20250917T201440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T221311Z UID:10000134-1764441000-1764451800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Demetrius Nabors 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/demetrius-nabors/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DemetriusNaborsBW1.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251129T221500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251129T231500 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 CREATED:20250924T164419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T152655Z UID:10000137-1764454500-1764458100@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Late Night: Blou Reed 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/late-night-blou-reed/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/blou-reed.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251130T203000 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 CREATED:20250924T165651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T202631Z UID:10000138-1764525600-1764534600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Organissmo ft. Ron Blake 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/organissmo-ft-ron-blake/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/organissmo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251203T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251203T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 CREATED:20251001T154952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T152446Z UID:10000143-1764788400-1764797400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:David Janeway 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/david-janeway-trio/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/david-janeway-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251205T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251205T223000 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 CREATED:20250908T150019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T153452Z UID:10000115-1764957600-1764973800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Endea Owens & the Cookout 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/endea-owens/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/44.-Dacamera-square-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251206T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251206T223000 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 CREATED:20250929T164533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T211447Z UID:10000136-1765044000-1765060200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Endea Owens & the Cookout 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/endea-owens-the-cookout/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/44.-Dacamera-square-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251207T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251207T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 CREATED:20251013T154600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T221427Z UID:10000139-1765130400-1765143000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Christmas Dreaming with Stella Cole 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/stella-cole/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/stella-cole-new.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251210T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 CREATED:20251001T155227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T153418Z UID:10000144-1765393200-1765402200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Aguankó's Holiday 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/aguanko-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/aguanko.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251212T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251212T180000 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 CREATED:20251001T160623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T160623Z UID:10000145-1765555200-1765562400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:WEMU 5:01 Jazz Series: Ron Brooks 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/wemu-501-jazz-series-ron-brooks-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/RonBrooksBNW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251212T220000 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 CREATED:20251014T204054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T154309Z UID:10000146-1765566000-1765576800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Robert Hurst & Black Currant Jam 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/robert-hurst-black-currant-jam/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/robert-hurst.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251214T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251214T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 CREATED:20251014T204303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T154720Z UID:10000147-1765735200-1765747800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Gustavo Casenave 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/gustavo-casenave/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/gustavo-casaneve.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251217T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251217T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 CREATED:20251105T213502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T154022Z UID:10000165-1765998000-1766007000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance 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/kevin-brewster-black-renaissance-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_6604_1.jpeg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251218T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 CREATED:20251001T160716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T154418Z UID:10000148-1766084400-1766093400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:William Hill III 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/william-hill-iii-trio/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/william-hill.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251219T220000 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 CREATED:20251001T161212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T154750Z UID:10000149-1766170800-1766181600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Marcus Elliot 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/marcus-elliot/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/marcus-elliot.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251220T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251220T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 CREATED:20251001T161258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T161919Z UID:10000151-1766255400-1766266200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Nick Collins Sextet DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7 \n\n \n \n Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \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/nick-collins-sextet-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/nick-collins.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251220T221500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251220T231500 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 CREATED:20251001T161416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T162031Z UID:10000150-1766268900-1766272500@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Late Night: Karim Gideon 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/late-night-karim-gideon-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/karim-gideon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251221T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251221T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 CREATED:20250917T152527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T162355Z UID:10000125-1766340000-1766352600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Maurice MOBETTA Brown 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/maurice-mobetta-brown/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/maurice-brown.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251226T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251226T183000 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 CREATED:20251117T175520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T175520Z UID:10000186-1766768400-1766773800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Swing Happy Hour: Dawn Giblin 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/swing-happy-hour-dawn-giblin-quintet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Dawn-Giblin.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251226T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251226T220000 DTSTAMP:20260619T073836 CREATED:20251001T163122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T210615Z UID:10000152-1766775600-1766786400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins Soulful Holiday 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/sean-dobbins-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SeanDobbinsBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR