BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Blue LLama - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260529T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260529T220000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260302T183605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T161050Z UID:10000245-1780081200-1780092000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Michael Mayo 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/michael-mayo-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/michael-mayo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260530T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260530T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260219T155857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T155857Z UID:10000271-1780167600-1780176600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Michael Dease 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/michael-dease-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/michael-dease.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260531T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260531T203000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260225T153654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T153654Z UID:10000286-1780250400-1780259400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:The NOW Trio ft. Travis Aukerman 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-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/the-now-trio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260603T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260603T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260310T192226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T131656Z UID:10000280-1780513200-1780522200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Tristan Cappel 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/tristan-cappel-quintet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/tristan-cappel-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T220000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260406T162029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T160517Z UID:10000298-1780599600-1780610400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Edmar Castaneda 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/edmar-castaneda/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/edmar-castaneda.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T220000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260413T185021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T160626Z UID:10000301-1780686000-1780696800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Matt Von Roderick ft. Robert Hurst & Kenny Werner 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/matt-von-roderick/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/matt-von-roderick.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T220000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260129T154259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T152208Z UID:10000253-1780772400-1780783200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Straight Ahead 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/straight-ahead-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/straight-ahead.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260607T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260607T203000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260310T192432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T162420Z UID:10000291-1780855200-1780864200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Alain Sullivan's SoulHeart Collective 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/alain-sullivans-soulheart-collective-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/AlainSullivanBNW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260610T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260610T220000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260327T163907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T164022Z UID:10000305-1781118000-1781128800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:James Gaiters 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/james-gaiters-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/james-gaiters.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T220000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260310T192930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T192930Z UID:10000292-1781204400-1781215200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Kasan Belgrave 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/kasan-belgrave/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/KasanBelgrave-Newcropped.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260612T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260612T220000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260310T193050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T170016Z UID:10000281-1781290800-1781301600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Jordan VanHemert 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/jordan-vanhemert/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/tristan-cappel-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260612T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260612T233000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260527T201146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T195105Z UID:10000327-1781301600-1781307000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Late Night: 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/late-night-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:20260613T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260613T220000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260310T193355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T193953Z UID:10000282-1781377200-1781388000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Sean Dobbins All-Star Quintet DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7 \n\n \n \n Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/sean-dobbins-6/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SeanDobbinsBNW.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260614T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260614T203000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260310T193516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T170835Z UID:10000279-1781460000-1781469000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Nick Collins 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/nick-collins-trio-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/nick-collins.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260316T155142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T155142Z UID:10000300-1781722800-1781731800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Third Coast Swing DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7 \n\n \n \n Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/third-coast-swing-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/third-coast-swing.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260310T195017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T182618Z UID:10000293-1781809200-1781818200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Hannah Marks 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/hannah-marks/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hannah-marks-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260619T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260619T220000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260420T154520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T183158Z UID:10000283-1781895600-1781906400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Joan Belgrave's Marcus Belgrave 90th Birthday Celebration 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/joan-belgrave-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Joan-Belgrave-90th-w-Lin-Rountree.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260620T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260326T195555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T205600Z UID:10000304-1781982000-1781991000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Keigo Hirakawa 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/keigo-hirakawa-quartet/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/hands.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260621T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260621T203000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260310T195301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T194330Z UID:10000294-1782064800-1782073800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Rossano Sportiello Trio ft. Paul Keller & Ed Metz 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/rossano-sportiello-trio-ft-paul-keller-ed-metz/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/rossano-sportiello.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260624T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260310T195532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T195532Z UID:10000295-1782327600-1782336600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Chuck Redd 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/chuck-redd/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/chuck-redd.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260310T195716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T195716Z UID:10000274-1782414000-1782423000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Michael Malis 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/michael-malis/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/michael-malis-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T180000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260316T160640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T172934Z UID:10000297-1782489600-1782496800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Happy Hour: University of Michigan Jazz Ambassadors 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/university-of-michigan-jazz-ambassadors/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/UofMJazzAmbassadorsBNW.png.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T220000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260310T195823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T202715Z UID:10000296-1782500400-1782511200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Marion Hayden Legacy Ensemble DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7 \n\n \n \n Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \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/marion-hayden-legacy-ensemble/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/marion-hayden.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260627T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260627T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260310T200032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T200032Z UID:10000284-1782586800-1782595800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Olivia Van Goor Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7 \n\n \n \n Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \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/olivia-van-goor-quartet-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/OliviaVanoorBNW2.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T220000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260319T162427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T184214Z UID:10000302-1782673200-1782684000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Erena Terakubo 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/erena-terakubo/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/erena.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260701T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260701T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260504T181927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T181927Z UID:10000321-1782932400-1782941400@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Arnold/Jassi/Kramer: World Transcendence 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/arnold-jassi-kramer-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ArnoldJassiKramerBNW.png.jpg-sqLg-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260702T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260702T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260424T181635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T190005Z UID:10000315-1783018800-1783027800@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Nicole Heitger 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/nicole-heitger-quartet-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/NicoleHeitgerBNW2.jpg-sqLg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260708T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260708T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260527T191458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T152755Z UID:10000322-1783537200-1783546200@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Kahil El'Zabar & David Murray 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/kahil-el-zabar-david-murray/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/kahil-david.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260709T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260709T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260427T165347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T200533Z UID:10000316-1783623600-1783632600@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Ken Kozora Quartet DESCRIPTION:Sun | June 7 \n\n \n \n Alain Sullivan’s SoulHeart Collective\n \n \n\n\n \n \n Sets at 6pm and 7:30pm | $25 Cover \n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n About the Artist\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Alain Sullivan is a saxophonist\, woodwind instrumentalist\, composer\, and arranger from Grand Rapids\, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020\, with a Dual Degree in Jazz Studies and Biomolecular Science. There\, Alain performed with the University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble throughout the country. Alain has studied with Andrew Bishop\, Ellen Rowe\, Robert Hurst\, Benny Green\, Dennis Wilson\, and many others\, who have had a profound influence on his music and career. He is currently a medical student at the University of Michigan. \nAlain is also a 2018 YoungArts Winner in Jazz and placed 3rd in the 2020 North American Saxophone Alliance Collegiate Jazz Competition. He has performed on a 2022 Downbeat Magazine Student Award Winner\, Addison Tharp's "L's Bop" Big Band Arrangement. \nWell versed in many styles and aspects of jazz\, R&B\, funk\, and pop on saxophone\, flute and clarinet\, Alain has performed in a variety of settings across the country and internationally\, and in established jazz institutions\, such as GRNoir in Grand Rapids\, MI; headline performances at the Blue Llama in Ann Arbor\, MI; Cliff Bells in Detroit\, MI; and Smalls Jazz Club in NYC\, New York. He has also performed at the Detroit Jazz Festival on several occasions as part of headline groups. Alain has been fortunate to perform with artists such as Regina Carter\, Charles McPherson\, Aaron Diehl\, Scotty Barnhart\, Stanley Jordan\, Dick Oatts\, as well as the Ann Arbor-based funk group\, Sabbatical Bob and Ben Rosenblum’s “Nebula Project\,” from New York. Sullivan has played lead alto in the Seulah Noh Jazz Orchestra\, Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra\, and Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra\, as well as regularly playing with Big Band Nouveau and the Bluewater Kings Band. His most recent project involved a collaboration with the Vintage Parlor Orchestra to pay tribute to the landmark recording\, “Charlie Parker with Strings;” this session included a premiere of an unrecorded arrangement by George Russell\, “Ezz-Thetic\,” and is currently the only public video recording of the piece. \nAlain performs with a deep sensitivity and vulnerability\, blending a mix of melodicism and technique in a way that is unique and authentic. No matter the situation\, Alain aims to perform in a way that is undeniably himself\, and leave his listeners with a profound show experience. A very open musician\, he takes great pleasure in incorporating his love of many genres into his performances. \nAllen Dennard- Trumpet\nJordan Anderson- Piano\nHarry Rubin-Falcone- Bass\nDavid Ward- Drums \n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n RESERVE TABLE\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n \n\nLEARN MORE URL:https://bluellamaclub.com/event/ken-kozora-quartet-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ken-kozora-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260710T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260710T213000 DTSTAMP:20260619T062017 CREATED:20260512T193418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T011014Z UID:10000325-1783710000-1783719000@bluellamaclub.com SUMMARY:Noah Hogan 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/noah-hogan-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bluellamaclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/noah-hogan.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR