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Join us for a Giving Tuesday fundraising event for WEMU 89.1! Giving Tuesday is known as the national day of giving, and as a proud partner of WEMU, we are hosting their annual fundraising event to celebrate 45 years of broadcasting jazz on 89.1 FM. Stop by Blue LLama any time between 11AM – 4PM […]
Dan Bennett - Saxophones Tim Haldeman - Tenor Saxophone Justin Walter - Trumpet Josef Deas - Bass Kurt Krahnke - Bass Nick Collins - Drums Jonathan Taylor - Drums
Conga player and composer Alberto Nacif and the superlative musicians who make up the sizzling Latin Jazz septet Aguanko have a new, all original Latin Jazz recording titled “Pattern Recognition”, […]
Michael Malis is a composer, pianist, and music educator based in Detroit, Michigan. A multi-faceted musical artist, he works across genres in improvisational, concert music, and interdisciplinary settings. His March […]
Experience counts, especially in jazz. The more time musicians spend interpreting tunes and interacting with others, the more articulation an audience can expect. You can hear the fruits of such work in the expressive language The Cookers bring to the bandstand. This exciting all-star septet summons up an aggressive mid ‘60s spirit with a potent […]
Experience counts, especially in jazz. The more time musicians spend interpreting tunes and interacting with others, the more articulation an audience can expect. You can hear the fruits of such work in the expressive language The Cookers bring to the bandstand. This exciting all-star septet summons up an aggressive mid ‘60s spirit with a potent […]
Now leader of the Ron Brooks Trio, he began his jazz journey after high school in Ann Arbor. Brooks went to EMU for his undergrad and followed it up with Masters and PHD work at the University of Michigan. While in college, Brooks competed in the Notre Dame Inter-Collegiate Jazz Festival with the Bob James […]
Alyssa Smith is a musician, pianist, and composer from Madison, Wisconsin and is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation from U-M. She specializes in free, solo […]
Experience counts, especially in jazz. The more time musicians spend interpreting tunes and interacting with others, the more articulation an audience can expect. You can hear the fruits of such work in the expressive language The Cookers bring to the bandstand. This exciting all-star septet summons up an aggressive mid ‘60s spirit with a potent […]
Experience counts, especially in jazz. The more time musicians spend interpreting tunes and interacting with others, the more articulation an audience can expect. You can hear the fruits of such work in the expressive language The Cookers bring to the bandstand. This exciting all-star septet summons up an aggressive mid ‘60s spirit with a potent […]
URBAN TROPICAL PLAYS CLASSIC SALSA, SON MONTUNO,MAMBO, AND CHA CHA CHA, REFLECTING THE GROUP'S DEEP ROOTS IN LATINO AMERICAN MUSIC. INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY, GROUP MEMBERS HAVE A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE AS RECORDING ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS, HAVING PLAYED MAJOR FESTIVALS, CONCERTS, DANCES, AND NIGHT CLUBS NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. THEY ARE CURRENTLY DOING A MONTHLY RESIDENCY AT THE […]
Djangophonique is a virtuosic, instrumentally driven quartet led by guitar player Andrew Brown. With over a decade of national touring experience, Brown is no stranger to the stage and delivers every performance with personality and enigmatic charm. A true disciple of the style, Brown has spent countless hours immersing himself in the language of Django Reinhardt’s […]
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The Patrick Fitzgibbon Band brings an eclectic blend of musical styles into a modern jazz setting. Composer and percussionist Patrick Fitzgibbon draws from his experience traveling and studying music throughout […]
Jim Alfredson comes from a musical family and began writing his own songs at the age of eight on a Yamaha organ. A score of synthesizers and multitrack machines followed until he came full circle at sixteen and began lusting after the sound of the Hammond organ once again. Jim has immersed himself in the […]
Jim Alfredson comes from a musical family and began writing his own songs at the age of eight on a Yamaha organ. A score of synthesizers and multitrack machines followed until he came full circle at sixteen and began lusting after the sound of the Hammond organ once again. Jim has immersed himself in the […]
Detroit’s “PanaMO” is a renowned Latin Jazz ensemble led by the Panamanian Master Percussionist and composer Obed Succari. Named as a portmanteau of “Panama” and “Motown,” the band performs a […]
Ellie Martin is a jazz vocalist, and a singer-songwriter with a PhD in jazz studies, who performs a wide variety of repertoire from Brazilian music, American Songbook, Bebop, as well […]
A night of music from DJ Josef Deas featuring rare funk, afro-house, house and techno from Chicago and Detroit! Latin Late Night features our Jibarito menu so that you can […]
Allen Dennard is a trumpeter, composer and bandleader who was born and raised in the city of Detroit. During his senior year of high school, he had the privilege of being […]
Nick Collins grew up in Washington, D.C. and Ann Arbor, MI, where he attended Ann Arbor's Community High School. Nick completed a BFA in performance at New School University in […]
Sean Dobbins got his start as sought-after Detroit area jazz sideman at a young age, when he would regularly play with Blue Note artist Louis Smith. As his career progressed, […]
Sean Dobbins got his start as sought-after Detroit area jazz sideman at a young age, when he would regularly play with Blue Note artist Louis Smith. As his career progressed, […]
Conga player and composer Alberto Nacif and the superlative musicians who make up the sizzling Latin Jazz septet Aguanko have a new, all original Latin Jazz recording titled “Pattern Recognition”, […]
Known as a forward-thinking musician with a passion for the jazz tradition, guitarist Randy Napoleon is currently touring as a leader after twenty years of road apprenticeship with some of […]
From Ann Arbor, and now based in Philadelphia, PA, Oliver Mayman is a vibraphonist, pianist, composer, arranger, and educator. Beginning on the drums and piano, the vibraphone was an inevitable […]
The Brothers Groove are most conveniently described as a jazz funk trio with bluesy, soulful vocals. Their music exudes a sly, savvy funkiness sprinkled with unique characters, harmonies, and ideas. Chris […]
About Miguel Gutierrez Miguel Gutierrez is an explosive and dynamic drummer, percussionist and teacher whose magic touch and ability to move with ease into many different styles will mesmerize the […]
Soul Cycle is a jazz quartet comprised of Detroit area studio and performing musicians. The group has roots in funk, jazz & R&B and excels in the true emulation of […]
Paul Keller and Cary Kocher have played together since high school days. Keller is a well-respected master of his instrument; he is a prolific composer and an outstanding arranger of […]
Join us for a New Year's Eve celebration at Blue LLama Jazz Club with dinner and a show! In addition to a phenomenal performance by Brandon Rose & Soul Therapy, […]
Join us for an early New Year's Eve celebration at Blue LLama Jazz Club with dinner and a show! In addition to an incredible performance by Olivia Van Goor, you […]
