Jazz in Detroit

rjny36 · #1 11-06-2006, 07:46 PM

I'm going to be heading out to visit some friends in Detroit for Thanksgiving, and I was wondering if anybody knows of any good jazz clubs out there. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

bobbykokinos · #2 11-06-2006, 09:58 PM

Bakers Keyboard Lounge on Livernois.

I'll be honest, I was a little worried to go because it was kind of in a shady part of town but I was pleasantly surprised.

Awesome food there if you are into down home/soul food. I got the pork chops with collard greens, mashed potatoes, corn bread, and peach cobbler and it was fantastic!!!

Petary791 · #3 11-06-2006, 10:27 PM

Yep, Bakers Keyboard Lounge on 8 mile and Livernois is a legendary venue. My friend went to another one-- I forgot what it was called but i'll get back to you.

rjny36 · #4 11-07-2006, 07:50 AM

Baker's is evidently less than a mile from where I'm staying, and I do love downhome/soul food!

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So is Baker's the uncontested winner?

bobbykokinos · #5 11-07-2006, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by rjny36

Baker's is evidently less than a mile from where I'm staying, and I do love downhome/soul food!

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So is Baker's the uncontested winner?

I'd say so. I will say, when looking at the calendar online, they have a bunch of names I've never heard before. But, I'd still check it out anyway. I believe cover was $5

washtub_bass · #6 11-10-2006, 12:09 PM

a complete listing of nightly events in Detroit is updated daily at http://www.metrotimes.com

its Detroits entertainment bible, nothing else ccomes close...
you can find all the jazz happenings there...
Bakers Keyboard Lounge is good, but not really exciting.
this is a lively place with live jazz.

"Goodnite Gracie"
222 S. Sherman Street
Royal Oak, MI 48067
248-584-7400