A little jazz can help you unwind after a whirlwind week, and thanks to a local Cincinnati arts project called the Friday Jazz at the Hyatt Series, it's possible. On Fridays at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, located at 151 West 5th Street, the series hosts Cincinnati concerts of local and national jazz talent for the appreciation of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky residents and visitors. For more information on the Series, visit their web site at jazzincincy.com. You can buy tickets the day of the show at the Hyatt or through Ticketmaster at (513) 562-4949.

Another hot place to hear cool jazz music in Cincinnati is The Blue Wisp Jazz Club. This club has been one of the top jazz clubs in the Cincinnati area since the 1970s. You will enjoy a true jazz club experience, right down to the dark, sexy atmosphere, strong drinks and fabulous jazz, piano bar and big band music. The Blue Wisp is located at 318 E. 8th Street in downtown Cincinnati and can be reached at (513) 241-WISP (9477). Enjoy live music from local and national musicians, Wednesday through Saturday nights.