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.
Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PMLisa Sung Quartet
Award-winning jazz educator and performer Lisa Sung brings her quartet to Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Thursday, November 12, with sets at 7 and 8:30 p.m. She weaves Asian melodies into jazz, and the cover is $25.
Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PMLaura Simone
Laura-Simone, a 20-year-old bassist and vocalist, plays Friday, November 13, at 7 p.m. (two sets at 7 and 9) at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. She’s played BBC Proms, Carnegie Hall, and Monterey Jazz Festival—catch her up close for a $25 cover, with table reservations available.
Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PMIan Fink Trio
Detroit pianist, producer and composer Ian Fink brings his trio to Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Friday, November 13, with sets at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. He blends Detroit's jazz tradition with its house and techno scene; the cover is $25.
Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 PMSean Dobbins Tribute to Miles & Coltrane
Drummer Sean Dobbins leads his All-Star Quintet in a tribute to Miles Davis and John Coltrane on Saturday, November 14, with sets at 7 and 9 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Cover is $25, and you can reserve a table.
Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 PMSean Dobbins Tribute to Miles & Coltrane
Sean Dobbins pays tribute to Miles Davis and John Coltrane on Saturday, November 14, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor.
Nov 15, 2026, 6:00 PMThe Triumvirate
The Triumvirate, an Ann Arbor jazz trio, plays two sets on Sunday, November 15, at 6 and 7:30 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. High-energy, hard-swinging takes on standards plus originals; $25 cover.
Nov 18, 2026, 7:00 PMDate Night: Aris Chalin Piano Duo
Aris Chalin Piano Duo plays Wednesday, November 18, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Two sets (7 and 8), free cover, plus a $95 Dinner for Two—award-winning pianist blending genres.
Nov 19, 2026, 7:00 PMAjde Aman
Ajde Aman brings Balkan folk-fusion to Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Thursday, November 19, at 7 p.m. Old-world melodies, spicy scales, and odd-meter grooves with a funky kick; $25 cover, table reservations available.
Nov 20, 2026, 7:00 PMDave Stryker + Kzoo Jazz Project
Guitarist Dave Stryker plays two sets with the Kzoo Jazz Project on Friday, November 20, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Expect soulful, blues-rooted jazz guitar. The cover is $25.
Nov 20, 2026, 7:00 PMDave Stryker + Kzoo Jazz Project
Dave Stryker and the Kzoo Jazz Project play Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Friday, November 20, at 7 p.m. It's a jazz concert running until about 10 p.m.
Nov 21, 2026, 7:00 PMMarion Hayden Legacy Ensemble
Detroit bassist Marion Hayden brings her Legacy Ensemble to Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Saturday, November 21, with sets at 7 and 9 p.m. Original, narrative-driven jazz; $25 cover.
Nov 22, 2026, 6:00 PMJanis Siegel
Janis Siegel, founding member of The Manhattan Transfer, plays two sets on Sunday, November 22, at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Dinner and show is $95, cover only is $50.
Nov 25, 2026, 7:00 PMWilliam Hill III Trio
Detroit-born pianist and composer William Hill III brings his trio to Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, November 25, with sets at 7 and 8:30 p.m. There's no cover, and you can reserve a table.
Nov 27, 2026, 7:00 PMDon Hicks & Friends
Don Hicks & Friends take the stage on Friday, November 27, at 7 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. It's an evening of live music running until about 10 p.m.
Nov 28, 2026, 7:00 PMStella Cole
Vocalist Stella Cole, whose fresh takes on classic songs drew over 2 million social media followers, plays two shows on Saturday, November 28, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Dinner and show is $125, cover only is $75.
Nov 29, 2026, 6:00 PMStella Cole
Stella Cole, the singer with more than 2 million social media followers, plays Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Sunday, November 29, at 6 p.m. She gives classic songs a fresh spin, and you can book dinner and a show or just the show.
Dec 2, 2026, 7:00 PMDate Night: Aris Chalin Piano Duo
The Aris Chalin Piano Duo plays Wednesday, December 2, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. This Date Night show runs until 10 p.m.
Dec 3, 2026, 7:00 PMWayne Gerard & Big Tent
Grammy-nominated guitarist Wayne Gerard leads Big Tent in a groove-forward jazz night on Thursday, December 3, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Two sets (7 and 8:30 p.m.), from Herbie Hancock to Grateful Dead reimagined; $25 cover.
Dec 4, 2026, 4:00 PMWEMU 5:01 Jazz Series: The Detroit Office of Civil Defense
Patrick Prouty, Detroit's first Composer Laureate, brings his group The Detroit Office of Civil Defense to Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Friday, December 4, for the 5:01 p.m. set. There's no cover, and you can reserve a table.
Dec 4, 2026, 7:00 PMAya Sekine Quartet
The Aya Sekine Quartet plays Friday, December 4, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The club is also the organizer of the night.
Dec 5, 2026, 7:00 PMChristian Sands Trio
Five-time Grammy nominee Christian Sands brings his trio to Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Saturday, December 5, with sets at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Dinner and show is $95, cover only is $50.
Dec 6, 2026, 6:00 PMPaul Vornhagen Quartet
Paul Vornhagen Quartet plays two sets on Sunday, December 6, at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The six-time Detroit Music Awards winner brings his cool-toned tenor, standout flute work, and a live release recorded at the club; $25 cover, table reservations available.
Dec 9, 2026, 7:00 PMRod Williams Trio
Pianist Rod Williams brings his trio to Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, December 9, with sets at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Known for his original compositions, he plays with no cover, and you can reserve a table.
Dec 10, 2026, 7:00 PMBrandon Rose & Soul Trio
Bassist and vocalist Brandon Rose brings his Soul Trio to Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Thursday, December 10, with sets at 7 and 8:30 p.m. He's a Detroit-raised musician who moves easily from jazz to gospel to hip-hop. Cover is $25.
Dec 11, 2026, 7:00 PMJeff Haas Quintet
Jeff Haas Quintet plays two sets on Friday, December 11, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Expect genre-crossing jazz with new works and an all-star Michigan lineup. $25 cover.
Dec 12, 2026, 7:00 PMAlexander Zonjic
Detroit-rooted, award-winning flutist Alexander Zonjic plays Saturday, December 12, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Smooth jazz vibes, his “Motor City Sway” hit, intimate room; $25 cover.
Dec 13, 2026, 6:00 PMBryan Eng Trio
New York pianist, singer and actor Bryan Eng brings his trio to Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Sunday, December 13, with sets at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Cover is $40, and you can reserve a table.
Dec 16, 2026, 7:00 PMDate Night: Jacob Hart Piano Duo
Detroit-born 17-year-old pianist Jacob Hart and his duo play two sets, at 7 and 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16, at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. There's no cover, and you can reserve a table.
Dec 17, 2026, 7:00 PMLangston M. Kitchen & The Mahogany Collective
Detroit-born bassist Langston M. Kitchen plays with The Mahogany Collective on Thursday, December 17, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Two sets and a big bass sound; $25 cover, table reservations available.
Dec 18, 2026, 7:00 PMAguanko’s Holiday Show
Aguanko, the Latin jazz septet led by percussionist-composer Alberto Nacif, plays Friday, December 18, at 7 p.m. at the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor (two sets at 7 and 9). Expect Cuban-rooted originals blending jazz with son–salsa rhythms. $25 cover.
Dec 19, 2026, 7:00 PMPlanet D Nonet's Stevie Wonder & Swing
The Planet D Nonet plays two sets on Saturday, December 19, at 7 and 9 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The first set honors Stevie Wonder, the second digs into swing era classics. Cover is $25.
Dec 20, 2026, 6:00 PMOlivia Van Goor Quartet
Detroit jazz vocalist Olivia Van Goor brings her quartet to Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Sunday, December 20, with sets at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The cover is $25, and you can reserve a table.
Dec 23, 2026, 7:00 PMNoah Hogan Quartet
Guitarist and composer Noah Hogan, an Ann Arbor native now based in New York, brings his quartet to the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, December 23, with sets at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. His music blends jazz and Brazilian styles, and there's no cover.
Dec 26, 2026, 7:00 PMSean Dobbins Soulful Holidays
Drummer Sean Dobbins, a Detroit-area jazz sideman turned Indiana University professor, plays two sets on Saturday, December 26, at 7 and 9 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Cover is $25, and you can reserve a table.
Dec 27, 2026, 6:00 PMWilliam Hill III Trio
The William Hill III Trio plays Sunday, December 27, at 6 and 7:30 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The Detroit-born pianist is a decorated young talent with credits from the Detroit Jazz Festival to Dizzy’s. $25 cover.
Dec 30, 2026, 7:00 PMNYE Eve with April Varner
Toledo-born, New York-based jazz vocalist April Varner plays two sets on Wednesday, December 30, at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. She's a bebop technician with a vocalese streak, and tables can be reserved ahead of time.
Dec 31, 2026, 7:00 PMEarly NYE with La Tanya Hall
La Tanya Hall, a jazz vocalist who has worked with everyone from Steely Dan to Aretha Franklin, plays an early New Year's Eve show on Thursday, December 31, at 7 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Tickets start at $60 for bar seats.
Dec 31, 2026, 9:00 PMNew Year’s Eve with Demetrius Nabors
Detroit pianist, composer and producer Demetrius Nabors rings out the year with two sets on Thursday, December 31, at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Doors open at 9 p.m., with sets at 9:45 and 11:15 p.m.
Jan 6, 2027, 7:00 PMPiano Wednesdays: Aris Chalin Piano Duo
Jazz pianist Aris Chalin, who pulls in everything from hip-hop to Pink Floyd, brings his piano duo to Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, January 6, with sets at 7 and 8 p.m. Cover is $15, and you can reserve a table.
Jan 8, 2027, 7:00 PMSean Dobbins
Drummer Sean Dobbins plays two sets, at 7 and 9 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2027, at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. He's a Detroit-bred jazz drummer known for hard-driving rhythm and a fresh melodic touch. The cover is $25.
Jan 13, 2027, 7:00 PMPiano Wednesdays: Jacob Hart Piano Duo
Jacob Hart, a 17-year-old award-winning pianist from Detroit, brings his piano duo to Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, January 13, with sets at 7 and 8 p.m. Cover is $15, and you can reserve a table.
Jan 14, 2027, 7:00 PMMichael Malis
Detroit pianist and composer Michael Malis plays two sets, at 7 and 8:30 p.m., on Thursday, January 14, 2027, at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. Critics have praised his improvisational power, and the cover is $25.
Jan 16, 2027, 7:00 PMTumbao Bravo
Latin jazz band Tumbao Bravo plays two sets, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., on Saturday, January 16, 2027, at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The cover is $25, and you can reserve a table.
Jan 17, 2027, 6:00 PMNeal Anderson Quintet
The Neal Anderson Quintet plays two sets, at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., on Sunday, January 17, at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. These University of Michigan grads blend jazz, soul, hip-hop and avant-garde sounds. Cover is $25.
Jan 20, 2027, 7:00 PMPiano Wednesdays: Aris Chalin Piano Duo
Award-winning jazz pianist and keyboardist Aris Chalin brings his piano duo to Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, January 20, with sets at 7 and 8 p.m. It's a good pick for dinner or date night, and you can reserve a table.
Jan 22, 2027, 7:00 PMAlyssa Allgood + Kzoo Jazz Project
Chicago jazz vocalist and songwriter Alyssa Allgood, a three-time DownBeat Critics Poll Rising Star, plays two sets with the Kzoo Jazz Project on Friday, January 22, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The cover is $25.
Jan 23, 2027, 7:00 PMRuss Macklem Detroit Quintet
Windsor/Detroit trumpeter Russ Macklem, whose debut album earned a JUNO nomination, brings his quintet to Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Saturday, January 23, 2027, with sets at 7 and 9 p.m. Cover is $25, and you can reserve a table.
Jan 24, 2027, 6:00 PMJoaquin Moore: There and Back Again
Saxophonist Joaquin Moore Galvan's quartet, There and Back Again, plays two sets on Sunday, January 24, at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. It's a group of University of Michigan students playing their own compositions and arrangements of jazz, R&B and pop standards; cover is $25.
Jan 27, 2027, 7:00 PMPiano Wednesdays: Jacob Hart Piano Duo
Jacob Hart, a 17-year-old pianist, composer and arranger from Detroit, brings his piano duo to Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, January 27, with sets at 7 and 8 p.m. Cover is $15, and you can reserve a table.
Jan 29, 2027, 7:00 PMDwight Adams
Dwight Adams, Stevie Wonder's longtime trumpeter and one of Detroit's brightest jazz stars, plays two sets at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Friday, January 29, 2027, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Cover is $25, and you can reserve a table.
Jan 30, 2027, 7:00 PMThe Borderland Ensemble
The Borderland Ensemble, a cross-border jazz collective from the Windsor-Detroit region led by trumpeter Austin Di Pietro, plays two sets on Saturday, January 30, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor. The cover is $25.
Jan 31, 2027, 6:00 PMPete Martin Trio ft. Rodney Whitaker
Pianist Peter Martin, arranger on a Grammy-winning Dianne Reeves album, brings his trio with Rodney Whitaker to Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor on Sunday, January 31, with sets at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Cover is $25, and you can reserve a table.
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