Nightspots
Gandy Dancer
401 Depot [map]
769-0592
www.muer.com
This restaurant in Ann Arbor’s old train station features live jazz on the courtyard patio, Wed. 6-9 p.m., June 5-Sept. 11. No cover, no dancing.
June 5: Ellen Rowe Quartet
Jazz ensemble led by U-M jazz piano professor Rowe. With saxophonist Andrew Bishop, bassist Kurt Krahnke, and drummer Pete Siers.
June 12: Vincent York & Friends
Jazz ensemble led by veteran local alto saxophonist York, founder of the jazz education program Jazzistry.
June 19: Bill Heid Trio
A veteran pianist who splits his time between Detroit, L.A., and Japan, Heid plays an entertaining mix of jazz styles, from bebop and Latin-flavored tunes to spirited blues.
June 26: Jake Reichbart Quartet
Jazz ensemble led by veteran local guitarist Reichbart. With keyboardist Charles Greene, electric bassist Ralphe Armstrong, and drummer Rob Avsharian.
