Blue LLama Jazz Club and Restaurant

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Enjoy à la carte and prix-fixe menus of seasonally-inspired New American Cuisine & world class live music 5 nights a week featuring jazz, R&B, world music and more in an acoustically superb environment in downtown Ann Arbor. From the speakeasy ambience, accented by world class live jazz music, to the incredible Afro Caribbean cuisine designed by Chef JJ Johnson,

From our award-winning wine list a

nd modern cocktails, designed by our in-house mixologists, to you, our treasured patrons,

Blue LLama is Ann Arbor's premiere Jazz Club and Restaurant, proudly serving our community since 2019. The award winning chef, restaurateur and cookbook author JJ Johnson joined our team as Creative Culinary Director, overseeing the culinary relaunch and future of the restaurant. His new menu brings the spirit and flavors of American jazz meccas like Harlem and New Orleans, along with flavors from Barbados and Puerto Rico through an Afro Caribbean menu, a style of cooking that Chef JJ has become known for.

06/03/2026

Tomorrow night, Colombian-born harp virtuoso Edmar Castaneda, the Latin Grammy nominee, Disney's Encanto collaborator, and one of the most astonishing musicians performing today, takes our stage for one extraordinary evening. And cover only tickets just dropped to $25! Reserve your seat tonight at bluellamaclub.com.

06/02/2026

Detroit-born saxophonist Tristan Cappel returns home this Wednesday, June 3rd for two sets at 7pm and 8:30pm with a live preview of his stunning new album North Star, releasing June 18th! The album features notable Los Angeles figures including Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Telemakus, and Andrew Renfroe. Don't miss this Michigan appearance!

Reserve your seat at bluellamaclub.com.

Kick off June at Blue LLama!The Tristan Cappel Quintet opens the week Wednesday the 3rd. Follow it up by two remarkable ...
06/01/2026

Kick off June at Blue LLama!
The Tristan Cappel Quintet opens the week Wednesday the 3rd. Follow it up by two remarkable headlining nights (now with $25 Cover Only tickets!) with Colombian-born harp virtuoso and Latin Grammy nominee Edmar Castaneda on Thursday the 4th, and the NYT's "post-millennial Chet Baker," Matt Von Roderick ft. Robert Hurst & Kenny Werner on Friday the 5th.

Finish out the weekend with Straight Ahead on Saturday and the Alain Sullivan Soul Heart Collective closes things out Sunday evening. Swipe through for the full lineup and reserve your seats at bluellamaclub.com.

We are beyond thrilled to announce that Blue Note recording artist Joshua Redman is coming to Blue LLama on Sunday, Octo...
05/31/2026

We are beyond thrilled to announce that Blue Note recording artist Joshua Redman is coming to Blue LLama on Sunday, October 11th!

One of the most celebrated saxophonists of his generation, Redman brings his stunning latest album "Words Fall Short" with his quartet featuring Nazir Ebo, Paul Cornish, and Phillip Norris to Ann Arbor. This incredibly special evening features a harvest-ready autumn prix fixe dinner featuring Butternut Squash Agnolotti, Roasted Salmon or Pork Loin & Belly, and Apple Pie or Pumpkin Spice Cake.

VIP presale goes live this Wednesday, June 3rd, exclusively for our VIP email list members. Sign up at bluellamaclub.com to get first access before tickets open to the public! Tickets will go fast.

June at Blue LLama is a month full of music worth gathering for. We're welcoming Colombian harpist Edmar Castaneda on Ju...
05/30/2026

June at Blue LLama is a month full of music worth gathering for. We're welcoming Colombian harpist Edmar Castaneda on June 4th, Matthew Von Roderick ft. Kenny Werner & Robert Hurst on June 5th, and James Gaiters Quartet on June 10th, alongside a full calendar of exceptional local and regional talent, including a very special Marcus Belgrave 90th Birthday Celebration on June 19th, and a one night only late night set with Don Hicks and Friends. Plus, if you're already looking ahead, July brings two extraordinary headliners: Kahil El'Zabar & David Murray on July 8th and Bryan Eng Trio on July 19th.

Swipe through, find your nights, and reserve your seats at bluellamaclub.com. Share this with someone who deserves a great June out.

05/29/2026

One week from today, trumpet extraordinaire and vocalist Matt Von Roderick is flying in from Los Angeles for one night only, Friday, June 5th, joined by the legendary Robert Hurst and Kenny Werner for what promises to be one of the most extraordinary evenings we've ever hosted!

If you haven't seen him live before, here's your chance to see who The New York Times calls "a post-millennial Chet Baker."

Dinner & Show or Cover Only tickets available now at bluellamaclub.com! This one won't last.

05/29/2026

What a great night with artist Brian Charette!!

Hammond Organ
Guitar
Drums & Cymbals

05/28/2026

There are performances that remind you why live music matters, and Edmar Castaneda is exactly that kind of artist.
The Colombian-born harp virtuoso joins us Thursday, June 4th (one week from today!) for an unforgettable evening of jazz, Latin rhythms, and global influences. Pair the music with a prix fixe dinner featuring Seared Halibut, BBQ Braised Beef Short Rib, sweet desserts, and more.
Choose Dinner & Show or Cover Only and reserve your seat at bluellamaclub.com today!

05/27/2026

Friday is almost here and Michael Mayo tickets are nearly gone! DownBeat's Rising Male Vocalist and one of the most celebrated vocalists in jazz today is live on our stage for two sets, 7pm and 9pm, May 29th.

Grab your seat now at bluellamaclub.com before they're gone!

Address

314 S. Main Street
Ann Arbor, MI
48104

Opening Hours

Wednesday 6pm - 10:30pm
Thursday 6pm - 10:30pm
Friday 6pm - 11pm
Saturday 5:30pm - 12am
Sunday 5pm - 8:30pm

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