Wayne 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.
Wayne Gerard brings Big Tent’s funky, danceable jazz and open improvisation to Blue LLama. With Dale Grisa, John Barron, Bobby Streng, and Chaim Tolwin, the setlist ranges from Herbie Hancock, John Scofield, and The Meters to Grateful Dead tunes reframed through a jazz lens. It’s all about feel, interaction, and in-the-moment direction—no two shows unfold the same way.
Gerard’s blues-informed, groove-centered touch comes with serious pedigree—collabs include Kem, Patti Smith, Wayne Kramer, Bob James, Lenny White, and Geri Allen, and he’s currently touring with Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble. Two sets at 7 and 8:30 p.m. in Ann Arbor.
Gerard’s blues-informed, groove-centered touch comes with serious pedigree—collabs include Kem, Patti Smith, Wayne Kramer, Bob James, Lenny White, and Geri Allen, and he’s currently touring with Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble. Two sets at 7 and 8:30 p.m. in Ann Arbor.
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