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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 improvisation, and has performed numerous solo performances at Madison’s local jazz club, Cafe Coda. She has also worked in many collaborative settings with singer/songwriter, and […]
Sean Dobbins got his start as sought-after Detroit area jazz sideman at a young age, when he would regularly play with Blue Note artist Louis Smith. As Sean’s Career progressed, he found himself the recipient of many awards and accolades including the “Woody Herman Jazz Award”, an award for outstanding musicianship, as well as the […]
King Alexander is a multifaceted musician born in the city of Detroit, MI. He’s a multi instrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter, and music producer. Alexander fuses, the inspiration from his jazz background, Gospel upbringing, love for R&B and hip-hop into his own genre. Culminating all of those sounds into one creates a unique live musical experience. King […]
King Alexander is a multifaceted musician born in the city of Detroit, MI. He’s a multi instrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter, and music producer. Alexander fuses, the inspiration from his jazz background, Gospel upbringing, love for R&B and hip-hop into his own genre. Culminating all of those sounds into one creates a unique live musical experience. King […]
ABOUT SEAN DOBBINS: Sean Dobbins got his start as sought-after Detroit area jazz sideman at a young age, when he would regularly play with Blue Note artist Louis Smith. As Sean’s Career progressed, he found himself the recipient of many awards and accolades including the “Woody Herman Jazz Award”, an award for outstanding musicianship, as […]
ABOUT SEAN DOBBINS: Sean Dobbins got his start as sought-after Detroit area jazz sideman at a young age, when he would regularly play with Blue Note artist Louis Smith. As Sean’s Career progressed, he found himself the recipient of many awards and accolades including the “Woody Herman Jazz Award”, an award for outstanding musicianship, as […]
Join us for a fabulous evening at Blue LLama Jazz Club for Salsa Night! This unique experience includes dancing and a live Latin band, Grupo Escobar! We welcome all dancing […]
Recognized in the Jazz Times 2010 Critic’s Poll, the DAVE SHARP WORLDS QUARTET masterfully blends rhythms, sounds, and textures from across the globe with world music inspired original compositions. Featuring oud, violin, electric bass, synthesizer and world percussion, the WORLDS QUARTET is fueled by the spirit of jazz, world music and dynamic exploratory improvisation. Bassist, composer and […]
Based in Ann Arbor, Jesse Kramer is one of the most in demand drummers in Metro Detroit. Kramer has performed with countless local and national artists, and is himself a respected band leader. He has recorded with artists such as Paul Keller, Demetrius Nabors, Miles Brown, and Vincent Chandler. There is no cover and […]
Jazz string bassist Paul Keller wear many hats: He is a well-respected master of his instrument; he is a prolific composer and an outstanding arranger of music for small and […]
Jazz string bassist Paul Keller wear many hats: He is a well-respected master of his instrument; he is a prolific composer and an outstanding arranger of music for small and large ensembles; he is an educator, an entertainer and impresario; he is a lover of, a student of, and a proponent of The Great American […]
Drummer and bandleader Nick Collins is proud to present his quintet at the Blue LLama Jazz Club, featuring a fun variety of high-energy modern, classic, and original jazz. With deep roots in Ann Arbor, Nick lived and played music in New York City from 1998 to 2004, and returned to his hometown in 2004 to […]
Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School where he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together, as the Earl Klugh Trio, the duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths, Gene Dunlap […]
Gene Dunlap is a diverse “Grammy Award Nominated” musician. He honed his craft at Detroit Mumford High School where he teamed up with his friend and fellow musician, guitarist Earl Klugh. Together, as the Earl Klugh Trio, the duo performed in local clubs with other musicians. Although they eventually chose separate musical paths, Gene Dunlap […]
Keith Hall has established himself as a passionate educator and joyful performer over the last 25 years. For 12 years, Keith spent much of his time touring worldwide and recording […]
Bass Trombonist Wyatt Forhan is an aspiring young musician from St. Louis, MO. He began his musical career at a young age when he learned drums and then progressed to discover jazz and classical piano. Wyatt started to play the Trombone in fourth grade and added the Bass Trombone to his studies a year later. […]
Michael Dease is one of the world's eminent trombonists, lending his versatile sound and signature improvisations to over 200 recordings and groups as diverse as Grammy-winning artists David Sunburn, Christian McBride, Michel Camilo, and Alicia Keys. Born in Augusta, GA, he played the saxophone and trumpet before choosing the trombone at age 17. In 2001, […]
Michael Dease is one of the world's eminent trombonists, lending his versatile sound and signature improvisations to over 200 recordings and groups as diverse as Grammy-winning artists David Sunburn, Christian McBride, Michel Camilo, and Alicia Keys. Born in Augusta, GA, he played the saxophone and trumpet before choosing the trombone at age 17. In 2001, […]
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 improvisation, and has performed numerous solo performances at Madison’s local jazz club, Cafe Coda. She has also worked in many collaborative settings with singer/songwriter, and […]
The sonically innovative harpist, Brandee Younger, is revolutionizing harp for the digital era. Over the past fifteen years, she has worked relentlessly to stretch boundaries and limitations for harpists. In 2022, she made history by becoming the first black woman to be nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition. That same year, she […]
The sonically innovative harpist, Brandee Younger, is revolutionizing harp for the digital era. Over the past fifteen years, she has worked relentlessly to stretch boundaries and limitations for harpists. In 2022, she made history by becoming the first black woman to be nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition. That same year, she […]
Pianist/Arranger Alina Morr, best known as pianist and arranger for the Grammy nominated jazz group, Straight Ahead brings her deep love of Latin music, developed during her years living in Santo Domingo, and frequent trips to Cuba, to her newest project, Urban Tropical. The group, which features Detroit’s top Jazz and Latin players, plays authentic Cuban Son, Mambo, Salsa, […]
Nick Collins is excited to bring his long time friends Brian Marsella and Reid Taylor out to the Blue LLama Jazz Club from New York City. Brian performs with renowned musicians ranging from Christian McBride to John Zorn, and Reid can be heard performing at NYC jazz venues Smalls, Mezzrow, and Ornithology. Brian and Reid […]
Bassist Dave Sharp & Trumpeter Don Hicks lead this straight jazz sextet featuring Jesse Kramer on Drums, Bobby Streng and Elvin Sharp on Saxophones, and Zach Sommerfeld on Guitar. There is no cover and reservations are not required for this show.
Trinidad born Etienne Charles is a performer, composer and storyteller, who is continuously searching for untold stories and sounds with which to tell them. His lush trumpet sound, varied compositional textures and pulsating percussive grooves enable him to invoke trance, soothing and exciting listeners while referencing touchy and sometimes controversial subjects in his music. He […]
Trinidad born Etienne Charles is a performer, composer and storyteller, who is continuously searching for untold stories and sounds with which to tell them. His lush trumpet sound, varied compositional textures and pulsating percussive grooves enable him to invoke trance, soothing and exciting listeners while referencing touchy and sometimes controversial subjects in his music. He […]
Drummer and bandleader Nick Collins is proud to present his quintet at the Blue LLama Jazz Club, featuring a fun variety of high-energy modern, classic, and original jazz. With deep roots in Ann Arbor, Nick lived and played music in New York City from 1998 to 2004, and returned to his hometown in 2004 to […]
Kris Johnson is an empathetic, intelligent, and efficient trumpeter, composer, arranger, film scorer, and educator based in Detroit, Michigan. His professional career is expansive for an artist so young, including: playing in and arranging for the renowned Count Basie Orchestra; directing the University of Utah Jazz Studies program; composing several musicals, including "Jim Crow's Tears" […]
Kris Johnson is an empathetic, intelligent, and efficient trumpeter, composer, arranger, film scorer, and educator based in Detroit, Michigan. His professional career is expansive for an artist so young, including: playing in and arranging for the renowned Count Basie Orchestra; directing the University of Utah Jazz Studies program; composing several musicals, including "Jim Crow's Tears" […]
