Stylish attire isn't required, but musicians and staff are dressed to the nines - making guests feel snazzier as they sip on cocktails and sit mere feet away from the action on stage.ĭon't miss the Orion Room, a downstairs hideaway with a grand piano and drum kit, where other musicians perform on a second stage. The dark, cozy lounge provides an intimate space to see, hear and experience jazz from both established and up-and-coming artists.Īrrive early to secure a seat, especially on weekends, as many late sessions attract a standing-room-only crowd. If you're looking for a hip, happening spot to catch evening and late-night jazz sessions, head to Green Lady Lounge in the Crossroads. Show your respect for this wonderful historic space and this fine music.Twitter Green Lady Lounge in the Crossroads District provides an intimate space to see, hear and experience late-night jazz sessions. And please, remember to dress up a little. I highly recommend the Blue Room for not only the quality musical talent, both national and local, in this intimate venue but also for the great people watching (jazz clubs are so much fun). There is street parking but you have to get there plenty early. The Blue Room door is right on the corner of 18th and Vine and if you look catty-corner across the street you will see a free parking lot. These two museums highlight the incredible Black American music and sports contributions not only to Kansas City but to the world. As a bonus, if you get there early enough, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is adjacent to the Jazz Museum. The drive down 18th is a little industrial but the two- or three-block stretch around 18th and Vine has plenty of restaurants and other clubs that offer music to make it a night. The drinks are pretty cheap and the house wines are nothing to write home about but really - when smooth blues and Jazz are being offered who cares about the drinks? Plenty of hard liquor choices if you are picky. A local blues artist (and KC has some great ones) entertained an appreciative Happy Hour audience with her 4-piece backup band from 5:30 to 7:30. It was a Friday and we nabbed the last two available seats in this intimate house. He was the only young one there but the crowd's age was a pretty good mix. I took my 15-year-old nephew, who plays a bass trombone in a high school marching band, to the Blue Room because he's old enough to recognize styles and I wanted blues and jazz represented in his musical education. The Museum side of the door says something like 'Jazz'. The Blue Room sits cozily under the American Jazz Museum and you can get to the Jazz Museum from an unassuming door in the back of the Club. Blues, jazz and barbecue kind of go together in this Kansas City historic district at 18th and Vine. Way back when Jazz and Blues were evolving, Kansas City was one of THE great jazz cities of this evolving genre. Reviewed By 160marybethh - Tucson, United States Once a trading post for pioneers heading to the Western United States, today Kansas City is a burgeoning metropolis with activities and attractions for visitors of all ages and interests. The city's museums cover everything from the history of jazz music to a celebration of African American baseball players. Science City features hands-on exhibits including a mock television studio where kids can deliver a weather forecast, while the Zoo houses impressive African and Australian exhibits plus an IMAX Theater. Families are particularly attracted to the city because of its child-friendly events and venues. Stop along the way to discover interesting neighborhoods and browse through eclectic shops. With more fountains than Rome, there is ample opportunity for scenic strolling from fountain to fountain. Music enthusiasts are drawn to the jazz clubs and old haunts of famous musicians such as Charlie Parker and Count Basie. The home of swing and bebop for some, "The City of Fountains" to others, Kansas City is different things to different people.
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