Baker's Keyboard Lounge located on 20510 Livernois Street in Detroit, Michigan, is the world's oldest operating jazz club, operating since May 1934.
History
Early History
In 1933, Chris and Fannie Baker opened Baker's as a lunchtime sandwichrestaurant. In 1934, their son Clarence Baker began booking jazz pianists, but Baker's was still known at that time principally as a restaurant. In 1939 Clarence, took over ownership after Chris had suffered from a stroke. That same year, Clarence began booking pianists from outside the Detroit area, although the club featured local pianist Pat Flowers from 1940 until 1954. In 1952, the club was expanded and remodeled to the Art Deco look that it retains today. By 1954, the business had rapidly expanded, and by the following year, Baker's began featuring major jazz acts, notably Art Tatum who played the last two years of his life, including his last performance in April 1956, Dave Brubeck in 1957 and Gerry Mulligan in 1958. During the 1950s Modern jazz was less common at Baker's than in was in the 1960s, when the emphasis of the club's music changed to Hard Bop. During the 1960s Clarence leased the club out, but resumed personal control in the 1970s.
Historic home to jazz: Baker's Keyboard Lounge in Detroit
Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening with restrictions in place.
published: 10 Feb 2021
Vintage King Transforms The Sound of Baker's Keyboard Lounge
When the owner of Baker's Keyboard Lounge was looking to replace the venue's sound system, he reached out to Paul Johnson at Vintage King. Johnson took on the task of outfitting the storied Detroit jazz club with a new monitor set-up that allowed musicians and the audience to hear performances better than ever. Read more about the install here: http://bit.ly/BakersVK
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published: 19 Jun 2017
Baker's Keyboard Lounge | Detroit Performs Clip
Air date: 7/5/16. Host DJ Oliver heads to Baker's Keyboard Lounge and interviews owner Hugh William Smith III. Episode 412/Segment 3.
published: 05 Jul 2016
Dine in the D: Baker Keyboard Lounge on Live in the D
Dine in the D: Baker Keyboard Lounge on Live in the D
published: 28 Feb 2020
Ralphe Armstrong at Bakers Keyboard Lounge Detroit MI 11/4/23
Live Jazz at the worlds oldest Jazz Club.
published: 05 Nov 2023
Another amazing performance at Baker's Keyboard Lounge
Allan Barnes and Giant Steps. Gayelynn McKinney "plays the room"at Baker's Keyboard Lounge with the Allan Barnes on Sax, Henry Gibson on piano, Rayse Biggs on trumpet, Greg Cooke on bass, Gayelynn McKinney on drums and Allan Barnes on sax. For more information go to www.americanjazzgreats.com Video archive shot by Justin R. Brown. Performance date November 7, 2009
Baker's Keyboard Lounge is the oldest continuous jazz club in the world. http://bakerskeyboardlounge.com/
313-345-6300
published: 25 Nov 2009
Ralphe Armstrong at Bakers Keyboard Lounge Detroit MI 11/4/23
Live Jazz at the world’s oldest Jazz Club.
published: 05 Nov 2023
Galactic Love (Live at Bakers Keyboard Lounge)
Song by Zion Yisrael
Album: Galactic Love
Live:
Isis Damil - Keybass
Zion Yisrael - Synth/Lead
Marquis Johnson - Drums
published: 19 Nov 2019
Bakers Keyboard Lounge
published: 28 Sep 2019
Small Anchor Business Grant Featuring: Baker's Keyboard Lounge
When the owner of Baker's Keyboard Lounge was looking to replace the venue's sound system, he reached out to Paul Johnson at Vintage King. Johnson took on the t...
When the owner of Baker's Keyboard Lounge was looking to replace the venue's sound system, he reached out to Paul Johnson at Vintage King. Johnson took on the task of outfitting the storied Detroit jazz club with a new monitor set-up that allowed musicians and the audience to hear performances better than ever. Read more about the install here: http://bit.ly/BakersVK
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About Vintage King:
For over 20 years, Vintage King has done things differently. We've never played follow the leader or settled for just "good enough." With a relentless drive to provide the best experience, products, knowledge, and service, our first concern is always for you and your gear needs. From your first quality microphone to the console you dream about owning and everything in between, Vintage King is about creating quality sound. We're here for you - No matter where your audio travels take you.
Vintage King Transforms The Sound of Baker's Keyboard Lounge
https://youtu.be/f7JH-IYc6YA
When the owner of Baker's Keyboard Lounge was looking to replace the venue's sound system, he reached out to Paul Johnson at Vintage King. Johnson took on the task of outfitting the storied Detroit jazz club with a new monitor set-up that allowed musicians and the audience to hear performances better than ever. Read more about the install here: http://bit.ly/BakersVK
SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/VintageKingYouTube
Connect with Vintage King: http://bit.ly/vintageking
Facebook: http://bit.ly/VintageKingFacebook
Twitter: http://bit.ly/VintageKingTweets
Instagram: http://bit.ly/VintageKingInstagram
About Vintage King:
For over 20 years, Vintage King has done things differently. We've never played follow the leader or settled for just "good enough." With a relentless drive to provide the best experience, products, knowledge, and service, our first concern is always for you and your gear needs. From your first quality microphone to the console you dream about owning and everything in between, Vintage King is about creating quality sound. We're here for you - No matter where your audio travels take you.
Vintage King Transforms The Sound of Baker's Keyboard Lounge
https://youtu.be/f7JH-IYc6YA
Allan Barnes and Giant Steps. Gayelynn McKinney "plays the room"at Baker's Keyboard Lounge with the Allan Barnes on Sax, Henry Gibson on piano, Rayse Biggs on t...
Allan Barnes and Giant Steps. Gayelynn McKinney "plays the room"at Baker's Keyboard Lounge with the Allan Barnes on Sax, Henry Gibson on piano, Rayse Biggs on trumpet, Greg Cooke on bass, Gayelynn McKinney on drums and Allan Barnes on sax. For more information go to www.americanjazzgreats.com Video archive shot by Justin R. Brown. Performance date November 7, 2009
Baker's Keyboard Lounge is the oldest continuous jazz club in the world. http://bakerskeyboardlounge.com/
313-345-6300
Allan Barnes and Giant Steps. Gayelynn McKinney "plays the room"at Baker's Keyboard Lounge with the Allan Barnes on Sax, Henry Gibson on piano, Rayse Biggs on trumpet, Greg Cooke on bass, Gayelynn McKinney on drums and Allan Barnes on sax. For more information go to www.americanjazzgreats.com Video archive shot by Justin R. Brown. Performance date November 7, 2009
Baker's Keyboard Lounge is the oldest continuous jazz club in the world. http://bakerskeyboardlounge.com/
313-345-6300
When the owner of Baker's Keyboard Lounge was looking to replace the venue's sound system, he reached out to Paul Johnson at Vintage King. Johnson took on the task of outfitting the storied Detroit jazz club with a new monitor set-up that allowed musicians and the audience to hear performances better than ever. Read more about the install here: http://bit.ly/BakersVK
SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/VintageKingYouTube
Connect with Vintage King: http://bit.ly/vintageking
Facebook: http://bit.ly/VintageKingFacebook
Twitter: http://bit.ly/VintageKingTweets
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About Vintage King:
For over 20 years, Vintage King has done things differently. We've never played follow the leader or settled for just "good enough." With a relentless drive to provide the best experience, products, knowledge, and service, our first concern is always for you and your gear needs. From your first quality microphone to the console you dream about owning and everything in between, Vintage King is about creating quality sound. We're here for you - No matter where your audio travels take you.
Vintage King Transforms The Sound of Baker's Keyboard Lounge
https://youtu.be/f7JH-IYc6YA
Allan Barnes and Giant Steps. Gayelynn McKinney "plays the room"at Baker's Keyboard Lounge with the Allan Barnes on Sax, Henry Gibson on piano, Rayse Biggs on trumpet, Greg Cooke on bass, Gayelynn McKinney on drums and Allan Barnes on sax. For more information go to www.americanjazzgreats.com Video archive shot by Justin R. Brown. Performance date November 7, 2009
Baker's Keyboard Lounge is the oldest continuous jazz club in the world. http://bakerskeyboardlounge.com/
313-345-6300
Baker's Keyboard Lounge located on 20510 Livernois Street in Detroit, Michigan, is the world's oldest operating jazz club, operating since May 1934.
History
Early History
In 1933, Chris and Fannie Baker opened Baker's as a lunchtime sandwichrestaurant. In 1934, their son Clarence Baker began booking jazz pianists, but Baker's was still known at that time principally as a restaurant. In 1939 Clarence, took over ownership after Chris had suffered from a stroke. That same year, Clarence began booking pianists from outside the Detroit area, although the club featured local pianist Pat Flowers from 1940 until 1954. In 1952, the club was expanded and remodeled to the Art Deco look that it retains today. By 1954, the business had rapidly expanded, and by the following year, Baker's began featuring major jazz acts, notably Art Tatum who played the last two years of his life, including his last performance in April 1956, Dave Brubeck in 1957 and Gerry Mulligan in 1958. During the 1950s Modern jazz was less common at Baker's than in was in the 1960s, when the emphasis of the club's music changed to Hard Bop. During the 1960s Clarence leased the club out, but resumed personal control in the 1970s.
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