With a seven-foot-tall Steinway piano and a trademark piano-themed bar with mock keys around the edges, Baker’s Keyboard Lounge is a must-visit place in the state. Originally a sandwich restaurant in 1933, founded by Chris and Fannie Baker, the simple lunchtime eatery transformed slowly when their son began booking jazz pianists to play here.Īlmost every artist of national importance is known to have played at Baker’s including but not limited to Art Tatum Jr., Dave Brubeck, Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole, Miles Davis and Gerry Mulligan. Baker’s Keyboard Lounge, Detroit Source: KTDrasky / Flickr Baker’s Keyboard Lounge, DetroitĮstablished and in business since 1934, Baker’s Keyboard Lounge, located in Detroit, is reportedly the world’s oldest operating jazz club. Let us explore some of the hidden gems that are tucked away in different parts of this American wonderland. The state is not only diverse and picturesque but is also known to inspire a great sense of admiration for itself among its residents.ĭeriving its name from the word ‘mishigamaa’ implying “large lake”, the lower peninsula of Michigan funnily looks like a mitten which is why the state is often known as ‘The Mitten State”.
Considered as one of the top states in the United States of America, Michigan is much more than just another fancy American state and is certainly not limited to the popularity of Detroit – even though the city has been named as the best in travel for 2018.Ĭomprised of two peninsulas, Michigan offers a perfect combination of history, nature, artistry, beaches, waterfalls, and almost everything else that you can think of.
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