Best Jazz Clubs In Detroit
Cliff Bell's
2030 Park
Detroit, Mich. 48226
(313) 961-2543
www.cliffbells.com
Catch live jazz most nights of the week at Cliff Bell's, or just stop in for dinner and a classic cocktail. Cliff Bell's combines great music and food, and offers a relaxed yet classy atmosphere.
Bakers Keyboard Lounge
20510 Livernois Ave.
Detroit, MI 48221-1348
(313) 345-6300
bakerskeyboardlounge.com
Baker's Keyboard Lounge got it's start as a beer and sandwich restaurant in 1934 near the corner of Livernois and 8 Mile. Enjoy nightly music, outstanding soul food including fried chicken, collard greens and mac and cheese. The decor is exactly what you'd expect from a cool jazz club including lots of dimly lit tables. Get there early because it fills up quick on a Friday night.
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
97 Kercheval
Grosse Pointe Farms
Deroit, Mich. 48236
(313) 882-5299
www.metroalive.com
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
(313) 887-8500
www.musichall.org
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.
