Jazz, blues & soul / Downtown Ann Arbor (Main St)
Blue LLama Jazz Club
A supper-club-style jazz room on Main Street in downtown Ann Arbor, next door to The Ark, pairing dinner and cocktails with live jazz.
01 / The story of this place
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Blue LLama serves dinner and craft cocktails alongside live jazz sets five nights a week. It books Detroit and national jazz musicians as well as themed showcases.
- Live jazz five nights a week
- Dinner and craft cocktails
- Detroit and national players
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Sources & fact check · Checked: 2026-09-25
An independently written bilingual guide. This collection is not an attendance-based ranking.
03 / Events
Events at this place
Published events automatically linked from our event guide. Times are local to the venue.
Sep 25, 2026, 7:00 PMRuss Macklem Detroit Quintet
The Russ Macklem Detroit Quintet performs at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, representing Detroit jazz traditions.
Sep 27, 2026, 7:00 PMWomen in Jazz Showcase
The Women in Jazz Showcase is an event held at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, highlighting the work of female performers in the jazz genre.
Sep 30, 2026, 7:00 PMDate Night: Jacob Hart Piano Duo
The Jacob Hart Piano Duo performs at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, presenting special piano pieces.
Oct 1, 2026, 7:00 PMEllen Rowe Trio ft. Rob Bickley & Pete Siers
A performance by the Ellen Rowe Trio featuring Rob Bickley and Pete Siers at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor.
Oct 2, 2026, 4:00 PMWEMU 5:01 Jazz Series: Sean Dobbins Trio's Tribute to Stevie Wonder
As part of the WEMU 5:01 Jazz Series, the Sean Dobbins Trio performs a tribute to Stevie Wonder at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor.
Oct 2, 2026, 7:00 PMVincent Herring & Erena Terakubo - Alto Madness
A jazz performance featuring saxophonists Vincent Herring and Erena Terakubo at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, emphasizing the alto saxophone's dynamic sound.
Oct 3, 2026, 7:00 PMJohn Arnold Trio ft. Pathe Jassi and Rick Beamon
The John Arnold Trio, featuring Pathe Jassi and Rick Beamon, performs at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The concert blends jazz and soul influences with an emphasis on improvisation and artistic collaboration.
Oct 4, 2026, 6:00 PMThe NOW Trio featuring Travis Aukerman
Performance by The NOW Trio featuring Travis Aukerman at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The event focuses on jazz and improvisation, highlighting the collaborative energy of the musicians.
Oct 7, 2026, 7:00 PMDate Night: Jacob Hart Piano Duo
The Jacob Hart Piano Duo performs at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, presenting special piano pieces.
Oct 8, 2026, 7:00 PMRick Roe Trio
A live performance by the Rick Roe Trio jazz band at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor.
Oct 9, 2026, 7:00 PMMarcus Elliot Quartet
Performance by the Marcus Elliot Quartet at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor.
Oct 10, 2026, 7:00 PMSean Dobbins
Sean Dobbins performance at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Sean Dobbins is a noted jazz guitarist known for energetic and emotive performances.
Oct 11, 2026, 6:00 PMJoshua Redman Quartet
The Joshua Redman Quartet performs at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The group consists of talented jazz musicians delivering a modern jazz experience to the audience.
Oct 14, 2026, 7:00 PMPaul Keller's Ray Brown Tribute
At the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, Paul Keller performs a tribute to Ray Brown, honoring the legendary jazz bassist. The event celebrates Brown's contributions to the jazz genre.
Oct 15, 2026, 7:00 PMAguankó
Aguankó is a musical performance or band featured at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor.
Oct 16, 2026, 7:00 PMDon Hicks & Friends
Don Hicks & Friends perform at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, offering a special jazz experience.
Oct 17, 2026, 7:00 PMTumbao Bravo
A concert by the band Tumbao Bravo at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor.
Oct 18, 2026, 6:00 PMTim Ries Quartet
The Tim Ries Quartet performs at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The group presents jazz classics and original compositions, highlighting the quartet's dynamic interplay and improvisational skills.
Oct 21, 2026, 7:00 PMDate Night: Aris Chalin Piano Duo
The Aris Chalin Piano Duo performs jazz music at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor in an event styled as a date night.
Oct 22, 2026, 7:00 PMKenji Lee Quartet
The Kenji Lee Quartet performed a live jazz concert at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor.
Oct 23, 2026, 4:00 PMSwing Happy Hour: Kerrytown Stompers
At Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, the Kerrytown Stompers perform swing music during a special happy hour event.
Oct 23, 2026, 7:00 PMTiffany Gridiron
The Tiffany Gridiron concert takes place at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The event offers a jazz music experience in the club's cozy setting.
Oct 24, 2026, 7:00 PMDemetrius Nabors Concert
Demetrius Nabors performs at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, providing a jazz music experience for enthusiasts through the work of this renowned musician.
Oct 25, 2026, 6:00 PMJacob Hart Quartet
The Jacob Hart Quartet performs at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, known for their dynamic jazz performances.
Oct 28, 2026, 7:00 PMSteve Wilson + Kzoo Jazz Project
Steve Wilson performs with the Kzoo Jazz Project at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, presenting a jazz music event.
Oct 29, 2026, 7:00 PMAlex Harding & Organ Nation
A performance by Alex Harding & Organ Nation at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, featuring jazz centered around the organ's distinctive sound.
Oct 30, 2026, 7:00 PMRodney Whitaker Group
The Rodney Whitaker Group performs at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, offering high-quality jazz music in an intimate club setting.
Oct 31, 2026, 7:00 PMDave McMurray
A jazz performance by Dave McMurray at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor.
Nov 1, 2026, 6:00 PMDetroit Jazz Project
The Detroit Jazz Project is a musical event held at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. It focuses on jazz music, bringing the traditions and style of Detroit jazz to the audience.
Nov 4, 2026, 7:00 PMMarquis Hill
Marquis Hill performed live at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, delivering a jazz trumpet concert in an intimate club setting.
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