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Baker's Keyboard Lounge - historic Detroit jazz club

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Baker's Keyboard Lounge, founded in 1934 on Livernois Avenue, bills itself as one of the oldest continuously operating jazz clubs in the world and has hosted legendary performers such as Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, and Dexter Gordon. The venue is known for its intimate setting, live jazz performances most nights, and a long-standing place in Detroit's music scene. Baker's retains a strong local following and is frequently cited in accounts of Detroit's jazz history. It also features a restaurant menu that has been part of its neighborhood identity for decades.
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Historical Art / Graffiti Local Legends & Lore Local Community Eats & Drinks Myths Tall Tales
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42.416190, -83.140679
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