MICHIGAN Jazz Clubs

DETROIT

Baker's Keyboard Lounge. 20510 Livernois Ave. Tel: 313-345-6300. [features big band and jazz jam sessions and a great soul food menu. Detroit jazz legend Kenn Cox is now on Wednesdays.]

 Cliff Bell's. 2030 Park Ave Detroit, MI 48201 (313) 961-2543, [This a top new room in downtown Detroit. It is a beautiful looking room with great jazz most nights of the week. Local and some touring acts like James Carter & Eric Alexander have both played at Cliff Bell's fully restored art-deco bar.]

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe. 97 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Farms, Deroit, Mich. 48236 Tel: (313) 882-5299 [Dirty Dog offers the décor of an English pub and features modern American fare with a large selection of entrées and small plates. The menu is constantly evolving, and an extensive wine list allows for pairings for each selection. Dirty dog offers live nightly jazz.]

Jazz Cafe at Music Hall. 350 Madison, Detroit, Mich. 48226 Tel: (313) 887-8500 [Located in the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, the Jazz Cafe is a small, intimate spot with a full bar. Tables are decorated in red and black tablecloths and with red tea-light candles. Though the name says cafe, there is no food served here. Most tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.$]