Jazz & Blues

The Phoenix

Located in the bourgeoning Garment District neighborhood, the Phoenix is located on the first floor of the historic Phoenix Hotel. Built in 1888, this classic building sits on the National Historic Registry with a couple other old building in downtown KC. The Phoenix has a long tradition of drinking establishments, which ...

B&B Theatres/Johnnie's Jazz Bar & Grille

5th largest theatre chain in the US, family-owned with luxury amenities such as heated sears, recliner chairs and a grand screen that is four-stories tall and seven-stories wide with a jazz restaurant inside. Great for private parties.

The Majestic Restaurant

Fantastic dry-aged steaks, classic cocktails and live jazz nightly in the KC's historic downtown saloon.

KC Jazz ALIVE

Our approach to supporting and elevating jazz in KC aligns with our five pillars and our mission: Awareness, listening ideas, voice, exposure by being a catalyst jazz organization. We raise the tide that lifts all jazz boats.

The Blue Room

A swinging jazz nightclub exhibiting authentic artifacts and featuring the finest in both Kansas City's live jazz entertainment and national artists on Mon. and Thu.-Sat. evenings.

Westport Regional Business League

Westport, Kansas City's original entertainment district, boasts a rich history as the oldest established community in Kansas City. More than 150 years ago, Westport marked the passage into the Western Frontier and set the foundation for what it is today; a thriving shopping and entertainment district. Westport is a fusion ...

Jazz, A Louisiana Kitchen

Let the good times roll! No swamps, where there is a dixieland band in every bite. Live music every night. We serve great cajun, creole delights. We re-create the sights, sounds and pleasures of New Orleans.

The Midland Theatre

Historic beauty with modern amenities! Welcome to downtown Kansas City’s premier indoor venue for live music and special events.

Located downtown in the Power & Light District, the original Midland Theatre opened in 1927 and hosted many well-known artists throughout its history.

Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City

Designated as the 2012 "Best Casino” by Ingram’s Magazine, the 2011 Kansas City Magazine’s “Best of Kansas City” readers’ poll and 2011 Best Casino in Home in the Northland Magazine’s readers’ poll, Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City has become known as one of the largest and most impressive casinos in the country. Amerista...

The History of Kansas City Jazz

Kansas City is world renowned for its rich jazz and blues legacy. Jazz in Kansas City was born in the 1920s and continues today in clubs and events held throughout the city. More than 40 area nightclubs feature jazz on a regular basis.