Detour openend in 1995 with a strong mission to bring live tradional and experimental jazz to the East Village in a non-pretentious and relaxed atmosphere. After six years in business Detour has earned the reputation of being one of the finest and well-liked jazz venues in New York City.

As the only true cover-free jazz club, Detour offers musicians and the audience alike an opportunity to improvise and grow — to feel at liber...

Detour openend in 1995 with a strong mission to bring live tradional and experimental jazz to the East Village in a non-pretentious and relaxed atmosphere. After six years in business Detour has earned the reputation of being one of the finest and well-liked jazz venues in New York City.

As the only true cover-free jazz club, Detour offers musicians and the audience alike an opportunity to improvise and grow — to feel at liberty to take chanses they might not consider taking at other venues.