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Ann Arbor |
The Firefly
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Ann Arbor |
Kerrytown Concert House
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| Detroit
/ Grosse Pointe Farms |
Dirty Dog Jazz
Café and Tapas
Bar GRAND OPENING: Feb. 13-16,
2008 ~Restaurant and jazz club~ 97 Kercheval --on The Hill, Grosse Pointe Farms' commercial district-- Hours: 5 p.m.-midnight Wed.-Thu., 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat. Seatings: 5 pm, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Sets: headliners at 8 & 10:15 p.m. ; Solo piano from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (313) 882-5299 http://www.dirtydogjazz.com Feb. 13-16 : 5:30-8 p.m., Charles Boles at the piano; 8 and 10 p.m., Rodney Whitaker & Carl Allen feat. vocalist Jennifer Sanon Feb. 20-23: 8 & 10 p.m., Detroit Tenors feat. Steve Wood & Carl Cafagna Feb. 27-March 1: 8 & 10 p.m., Ursula Walker & Buddy Budson March 5-8: 8 & 10 p.m., Charles Boles Quartet March 19-22: 8 & 10 p.m., Sheila Landis |
| Detroit / Southfield |
Arturo's Jazz Theatre & Restaurant 25333 W. Twelve Mile Road (Star Theatre Complex) 248-357-4667 (main) 248-357-6009 (box office) http://www.arturosjazz.com Metro Detroit's newest jazz room, it is a remarkably tasteful place to experience with upscale atmosphere, a rich decor presentation, table linen fine dining served with a delightful dose of jazz....all at once. Musically, an inviting marquee billing between fusion and mainstream jazz acts makes this venue a place to see and be seen. Dress Code: no jeans, t-shirts, shorts Hours: 4 p.m.-midnight Tue.-Thu., 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. National act show times: 8 and 10 p.m. Jazzy Thursdays, 7:30-10 p.m. Parking: Ample free parking Cover: Admission charge for national acts, generally in the $20-$35 range, and Jazzy Thursdays. No cover in martini or restaurant bar. |
| Detroit | Baker's Keyboard Lounge 20510 Livernois Avenue (at 8 Mile Rd.) (313) 345-6300 http://www.bakerskeyboardlounge.com/ One of America's oldest jazz clubs, this venerable jazz room has featured a hallowed laundry list of international jazz legends the past 50 years. Unquestionably, Detroit's most famous jazz space with jazz notables --local/regional/national-- every week. |
| Detroit |
Bert's Jazz Marketplace 2727 Russell (313) 567-2030 Enjoy a weekend filled with jazz sounds in the grand community neighborhood setting of Eastern Market. |
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Detroit |
Cliff Bell's 2030 Park Avenue (two blocks west of Fox Town District) (313) 961-2543 Hours: Tues-Fri 5 pm - 2 am; Sat 6 pm - Close; Sun 8 pm - Close Dress Code: Casual http://www.cliffbells.com/index.html Featuring lavish art deco interior and quality menu list
of classic drinks, with lots of jazz |
| Detroit | Harlequin Café 8047 Agnes Street (313) 331-0922 |
| Detroit |
Seldom Blues 400 Renaissance Center (313) 567-7301 http://www.seldomblues.com/home.htm Detroit’s premier jazz restaurant and supper club, overlooks the Detroit River and offers a unique downtown dining and entertainment experience in the prestigious GM Renaissance Center. Local and regional headliners receive top billing, while national notables occasionally blow through town and strut their stuff. |
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Detroit |
SereNgeti Galleries 2757 Grand River (313) 963-8099 A relocation from Woodward Ave. gives the venue prized placement downtown near the Motor City Casino. During Detroit International Jazz Festival weekend, the latenight jam sessions swing well into overnight hours. An attractive variety of Detroit notables are known to regularly seize the stage. The club also part of the Jazz Network Foundation, a Detroit based not-for-profit corporation providing showcase opportunities for musicians, training for youth, and international cultural exchange. |
| Grand
Haven |
Crush Nightclub at the B.O.B. 20 Monroe Avenue NW (616) 356-2000 http://crushnightclub.thebob.com/home.html A sleek downtown dance club featuring a contemporary, urban look and feel. The music offerings range from live jazz (pianist Steve Talaga [Aquinas College educator] plays every Wednesday, 8 p.m.-close) to dance parties. |
| Grand
Rapids |
Dee Light/Theater Bar & Grill 24 Washington (616) 844-5055 Jazz every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; jam sessions Sunday. |
| Grand Rapids | Monte's 438 Bridge St. NW (616) 774-5969 http://www.montesgr.com A premier dance nightclub in the West side entertainment district, it plays host to the 16-piece Grands Rapids Jazz Orchestra, featuring pianist Steve Talaga, drummer Tim Fronceck and trombonist Paul Brewer, every other Monday night, 8:30-10:30 p.m., free admission. |
| Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids Art Museum 155 Division North (616) 831-1000 http://www.gramonline.org/infoandcalender/index.html Every Friday night a local band [occassionally jazz] is featured from 6:30-8:15 p.m. Light fare and a cash bar available. |
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Kalamazoo |
The Union Cabaret & Grille 123 S. Kalamazoo Mall (269) 384-6756 http://www.millenniumrestaurants.com/Special%20Events/unionschedule.htm |
| Lansing |
Cappucino Café 1500 W. Lake Lansing Road (517) 333-5961 The Arlene McDaniel Trio, with Bath resident and keyboardist McDaniel, bassist Gene Rebeck and percussionist Ian Levine, anchors top billing among various local acts who help raise the roof every weekend. All shows 7:30 pm. |
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Lansing |
Coral Gables 2838 E. Grand River (517) 337-1311 Every Sat evening with shows at 8 p.m. |
| Lansing |
Creole Gallery 1218 Turner St. (517) 487-9549 http://www.lansing.com/creolegallery/concerts.html Located in Lansing's Old Town. |
| Lansing |
Green Door Lounge 2005 E. Michigan Ave. (517) 482-6376 When it comes to finding a great place downtown to enjoy live jazz or blues, most locals will point you to the Green Door, which features terrific live acts six nights a week. Conveniently located between the capitol and the MSU campus. |
| Muskegon |
Westside Inn Kitchen 1635 Beidler St. (231) 728-0559 The Truth in Jazz Orchestra plays every other Tuesday. Fronted by West Michigan's legendary drummer, Tim Froncek, this group of 16 of the area's top musicians plays charts from the classic era of the big bands, up to today's best charts from the hottest writers. |
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