The best $5 I've ever spent! I really enjoyed listening to Ernest Melton and all of the young adults that accompanied him in the jazz jam session. There was so much talent on that small stage. The staff were nice and the atmosphere was calm and relaxing. The next time I'm in KC, I'm definitely going to The Blue Room. read more

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As I was walking through the jazz museum I got to take a walk through this gem I did not attend a show but if I am ever blessed to visit Kansas City again I will definitely make it a point to come here. There is lots of seating available, a nice stage area and it is well decorated along with a little bar area Parking is free Show times are limited, go to the website and check out the times read more

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I spent an evening at the Blue Room last Saturday attending a Glamour Profession concert- an 11 piece jazz band that covers Steely Dan. We bought tickets online in advance and showed up at 7:15pm for an 8pm showtime to ensure table seating. The place was empty and we sat at a booth just a few feet from the stage. By showtime the seats were filled and before the intermission, the space was full. The Blue Room is attached to the Jazz Museum and is one of only a handful of clubs in KC that continue to book jazz artists exclusively. The space is small intimate and designed and furnished well to harken back to KC's swing era. Our waitress Cassandra was the best and meeting travelers form Los Angeles and Manhattan made me proud to be a Kansas Citian with our jazz history. We can't wait to return. read more

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Kansas City this is a gem! Please continue to support them and show up even during the construction. On Saturday they opened for a special presentation and performance by Pablo Sanhueza and his Latin Jazz band. What a treat! The Blue Room supports local area artist who perform Blues, Jazz and Latin Jazz artists. read more

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Well worth checking out their schedule to see when a free show is on. It's such a vibe for live jazz music. I appreciate that it isn't some dimly lit date spot because I am just here for the music. There are drinks for purchase. Parking was free by the jazz museum and around the corner was the entrance to The Blue Room. read more

The music here is always great! And we love the ambience. The service is always slow, however. They only ever have one bartender and one server, and they're both slower than molasses. And as well as being slow on our most recent trip, the bartender (the woman working on 7/18/26 during Sons of Brazil) was an absolute mean, nasty a-hole. I went to the bar to get water after our server failed to bring it. Not moving off the back of the bar, she proceeded to tell me bottled water was $1.50. Okay, have tap? Her response? Did you buy anything? Wow! Pure KC right there, folks! Anyway, come for the music, but do NOT expect much of the service cuz it pretty much sucks each and every time. Boo to you! read more

830pm Friday show is the cheapest and the least crowded; best chance to get a good seat. Brought some friends here recently to introduce them to a little bit of history and some great music. read more

I can't rave about this place enough! First time visiting KC and as a jazz lover I had to check out the American Jazz museum during my stay there. I was pleasantly surprised when an employee told me that on Fridays the first show in the Blue Room is free. So I made sure I attended. It was an awesome atmosphere. Everyone so friendly, music was great and vibes were immaculate. read more

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I like this place and the 18th an Vine district period. I always meet nice ppl who are cool and I like the Hot Dog fest they host every yr in the area. Since jazz is popular with me starting to listen to it 2 yrs ago, I like anything that has live jazz bands, so this spot along with others in the twn, is a go to! read more

Man what a treat! In town for a day or so and stumbled upon this amazing place. Live music? Yes please! So so so so good! Affordable!! Great live music! Great drinks! Great night! read more

This place is literally a part of jazz history. It is now a museum and club. I go there almost every time I go to KC. It does not serve food, but there are a lot of places around that do, and they allow you to bring food in. They have a full bar, and the prices are not bad. The other thing that I appreciate is that children are allowed. I truly feel like this will allow jazz to live on. Now, this place gets packed because it is first come, first serve. Sometimes they have free concerts and when they do have concerts that you have to pay for the prices are very reasonable. If you like jazz, you have to check this place out. read more

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If you are looking for the exhilaration and excitement of jazz music the Blue Room is no longer the place to go. Only a few months ago the Blue Room was a jewel of Kansas City. On Monday nights one could hear music that thrilled and have the musical experience of a lifetime with Jazz played by a variety of musicians and sung by singers of all ages and backgrounds. The place was regularly full with an audience that loved the music and listened instead of talking. But the recent new management clearly does not have an appreciation of jazz. They would rather have R and B or commercially oriented music. The new management seems to be determined to kill the great music that once lived there and unfortunately they are succeeding. It is now a disappointment and I don't take my lab or visitors from out of town there any more. A lot of musicians don't go there any more. The value system of the new management is questionable. The music they play between sets needs to be jazz too instead of fusion or R and B. It is clear that new management lacks the sophistication to run a jazz venue. Bottom line-If you want to hear something you can hear anywhere go the Blue Room. read more

What a great place to hear live blues music in KC. It's located in the 18th & Vine area (which can get VERY crowded on the weekends. It's also a museum with all kinds of local blues music history. It's fun to walk around and read all the amazing stories of local KC music. The people watching is amazing, and the music is better! The atmosphere can only be described as authentic and real. it's not fancy, but you're there for the great music. The service can be spotty, but when it's really crowded, it's hard for them to keep up. I don't believe they have food, but we typically eat at the Soiree a few doors down. Unfortunately, it recently closed down. There are many other places in that area to eat before music. Make sure to check the schedule and get tix in advance if you can. It can sell out for the big shows. Can't wait to go back! read more

Candlelight Jazz, organized by Fever! The show / band was super fun and entertaining. They did a super great job! The venue was okay - a bit crammed for the amount of people, getting drinks took a long time with such a small bar space. But I'm glad they had it! Also, there were candles everywhere, but we were pretty confused as to why they didn't turn off the other lighting in the room once the show started...? Why advertise it as a candlelight show if the other lights were kept on? We were kind of bummed about t They did ask us to leave about 10 minutes after the show was over. We were having fun chatting with the folks we met! Like minds (with good taste in music) think alike! It's fun to meet other Jazz lovers. read more

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This place will become a staple for Kansas City. There is no food served but there are restaurants in the area to eat before you go. The floor service for drinks is okay but the drinks were mediocre. The atmosphere is electric no matter what band or artist you see. If you love music this should be one of the venues in your list. Great night watching some of the soulful women singers of Kansas City. J Love & Piaget always a treat! read more

The drinks were pretty weak and watered down. The live music was great. We saw a band called Oasis. The sang some R&B and Blues. The parking is only good if you get there early. Overall, I had an enjoyable experience. read more

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All they need is food ! Wonderful service and the music , the artist and band were amazing. We came to Kansas for the NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers). read more

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Service, staff and entertainment were awesome! We definitely will return- just wish they had just small plate items to snack on while we watched the band! read more

Great place to come. Loved it. Wished it was open longer with live jazz. I'm bummed I wasn't in town long enough to enjoy all the black history months acts. read more

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Visited the Jazz museum on Saturday March 18th and saw there was going to be a live Jazz show later that night at the Blue Room. Decided to go for something to do and so glad we did. The Blue Room is a great place to see a live Jazz. We saw Bryan Alford Experience featuring Misha Roberts the music was great and we really enjoyed our time. If you are in Kansas City and there is a live show at the Blue Room I highly recommend. read more

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The Blue Room was the highlight of our trip to Kansas City! Everything was amazing ! From the warm, welcoming, and exceptional staff to the extremely talented musicians and the most magical ambiance, it is a place you MUST go while in Kansas City. The band shut down the house, it was one of the best live jazz performances I have ever seen! Andre at the Blue Room is a gem and took care of us like we were old friends! It is a 10/10 experience, make sure you go! read more

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Love the live music and ambiance of The Blue Room! It's such a diverse experience and I totally enjoy it....

Was there strictly for drinks & music with my wife & her friends who were also in town. Music did not disappoint & we had a wonderful date night with really good live music. read more

The Blue Room is a nice laid back establishment that you can listen to live music. The drinks aren't craft cocktails, but they are strong. The vibe is for a more mature crowd, which sometimes is exactly what the Dr. ordered. read more

I wandered upon the little gem when arriving early for a yelp elite event. The ambiance inside is a fun nostalgic vibe that blends well in the 18th and Vine area. The staff was friendly, the service fast and the pours generous! At the time, an event was going on, the Prospect Ave business development group so it was rather crowded and loud . Live jazz music makes this a must stop when exploring all 18 th and Vine has to offer read more

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I can't ever say a bad word about live jazz! There is NOTHING wrong with this aspect of Blue Room. The wonderful band that played held our attention was truly showed off the talent of those playing. I wasn't a huge fan of the inside of this joint. It was a little plain and kind of reminded me of a sports bar in layout. The drinks we ordered were far too strong. I normally wouldn't be upset about this...but they just weren't very good and our waitress didn't seem to interested in helping us out. I would go back for the music for sure, but it isn't a top priority at the moment! read more

Came here on a Sunday evening to get drinks and listen to some music. It was a pretty nice place I love the ambience and all the history posted and used to decorate the place. I had not been here since I was a child in a school field trip. It hasn't changed much. The drinks were reasonable priced and pretty strong. It was open mic so we got to listen to various local artists which is always nice to see and hear some of the local artist. I will definitely go back to check it out again. read more

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I might have lived in this area for a long time without visiting the Blue Room but my jazz loving brother came to town and "forced" me to go with him. Thanks, Brother, for introducing me to such a great venue and experience. We arrived early for a jazz concert advertised on the website of the American Jazz Museum. Parking was easy and free, right across the street from the site. We got there early and had our choice of tables very near the stage. We definitely heard some very good jazz from the featured group, consisting of a drummer, pianist, and bass player. After they played a set, it was open mic night. I wondered if we'd have to sit through some very amateur and awful songs but was pleasantly surprised by the quality of acts that came up to perform. What truly made me happy was seeing a group of high school age boys come up and do a fabulous job playing jazz on the trumpet and sax. A few vocalist were also very credible. The venue is very small and intimate. There is a feeling of good friends coming together as regulars and newcomers mix among the musicians. The woman who served us drinks was proficient and gracious. I do wish they served even a very light food menu, as I don't drink. This is a place I will definitely return to and I highly recommend it for anyone who enjoys jazz. Or anyone who just wants to have a pleasant evening. read more

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The place is small but seating is comfortable, but too bright for a jazz club. The music was really good on the 26th, loved it. The place offers no food at all, not even pretzels or chips, so make sure you don't come hungry. They also have no drink menus. No list of wines, cocktails or anything. So know what you like to drink before you get here. I would not come back. The waitress came by our table, took drink order and brought our drinks out and we did not see her again until we closed our one drink tab. read more

I came in on a Monday. Probably a bad time to try a new Jazz club. They had a rag tag group of white kids playing on the stage. Honestly, it seemed as though this was their first time holding their instruments. They let their house band close the show which was an incredible relief for my eardrums. Service was terrible. Slow, cold, and the bartender seemed very inconvenienced. I got a vodka in sprite that ended up being $9 for a 6oz rock glass overflowing with ice. I wouldn't recommend this place when there are so many others worth trying in the area. read more

The Blue Room is a true Kansas City gem...wait, that's up the street...ok, weak humor...but it's a TREASURE! A working jazz club that's also a museum commemorating Kansas City's rich musical history. I have to admit to feeling a little bit out of place when we first walked in for Friday Happy Hour-the place was packed and it seemed like we were the only three white faces there. But the dapper older gentleman at the door warmly welcomed us and found us seats along the railing on the second level, looking right down at the charming Lady D and her band playing a lively mix of jazz, R&B and blues. In spite of the crowd, our waitress somehow managed to get us our drinks in very short order; I have no idea how reasonably priced they were, I was having such a good time I just handed her a twenty for the round and waved her on. It was fascinating, if a little uncomfortable, to read the old flyers from the early days mounted on the walls and under glass on the tables. This is a part of the American Jazz Museum, and it would be cool to be able to walk through the place when it's better lit and there's less distraction. But the music-that's the real tribute! read more

I'm closing out my KCMO Reviews with the Blue Room. We loved it. The three of us were there for an early evening performance by four young musicians. They were lovely. No cover, good drinks from bar at standard prices, excellent service, and great exhibits on the walls. I almost forgot free street parking within a block of the Blue. A number of the audience members appeared to be gracefully aging 1950s and 60s hipsters. The three of us had a great time. read more

I'm not a huge jazz fan, so I guess this review is from a casual observer's point of view. I was in KC for the weekend. In KC, if you're going to do anything, you do BBQ, and you do jazz. The Blue Room came recommended via Citysearch so the wifey and I decided to give it a shot. We were really happy we did. I'd have to say, from an outsider's view, KC is a small city. You can get from end to end pretty quickly and it makes for a nice weekend. But the Blue Room, as far as I'm concerned, it is THE perfect way to wrap up a pleasant and relaxed day. We were lucky enough to see Hadley Calimen make magic with his sax, and his band do the same with the piano and the drums and the bass. Seriously, we had a band during dinner do "jazz" too, and Hadley and the Blue Room put them to shame. Anyways, more on the Blue Room. It's got a cool vibe. It's quaint, the people working there are nice, and the drinks are reasonable (in the Bay Area, $8 for a beer isn't unheard of, so paying $4 for some good local brew is great). I really enjoyed myself and I'd definitely recommend the Blue Room for those people looking for a nice night out. That being said, I have no idea what a GREAT jazz club is like, so I'm leaving myself some room for error. 4 stars. read more

This is one of our favorite places in KC. Indigo hour on Fridays from 530 to 730 is one of our favorite things to do. Having lived in KC for 14 years, whenever we are back in town, we make this stop. There is no cover charge for this. Drinks are very reasonable and the live Jazz is unbelievable. Music lovers...you must visit. They have a museum as well as various musicians throughout the week. read more

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Incredible place!! Went for the first time last night and the jazz band / singer were incredible. I had no idea the Blue Room would have all the history hung up on the walls and in cases. It was really quite interesting. A quaint little place that is perfect for a cozy evening. There isn't much decor and the set up is odd but they made the space work. My only qualm was that our waitress seemed a little rude. She didn't speak much and when she did it seemed like a chore to talk to us? It also seemed like she was trying to get us our or make sure we didn't run off before paying. (Which obviously we weren't going to do) I don't want to put her in blast because she may have just been having a bad day. Anyways. The drinks are reasonable price and there is a $10 cover charge after a certain point. Definitely a place to check out!!! read more

In high school, my senior class took a field trip down to Vine Street and I remember driving by (school bus style) The Blue Room and vowing to return. 5 years later, it's happened. Dreams can come true. I went with my stepmom, boyfriend from Chicago, and cousins from Branson to show them some KC old school jazz flavor. My cousin is a music major and plays the bass so he enjoyed it most of all. The Blue Room is blue, believe it or not. AND the tables have glass covering authentic memorabilia from Blue Room days of yore. The band playing was The Scamps and Geneva Price sang with them- she even sang "The Lady is a Scamp." =) Geneva sings at my church, The Unity Temple on the plaza so it was fun seeing her outside of a church environment. She's so cute and flirted with the little old jazz players. I think, nay, am positive that they were all secretly in love with her. During intermission, Lucky, the bass player came by every table asking for requests. We requested Kansas City- because it is the city that has our hearts. And... the only jazz song I really know. It cost $10 a ticket and drinks were cheap. Ask the bartender for a "really good drink." He wouldn't tell me what was in it- only that he'd invented it for those who weren't sure what to order. It was great and a big glass cost 8 big boys. MMmmmm. I'll definitely come back. It's a fun experience unique to Kansas City! read more

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The Blue Room - Jazz & Blues Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Lovely night club with fabulous jazz. Iconic. Walls and tables decorated with history which makes it that much more special. Strong drinks and fantastic waitresses. Great sound, at least from where we were sitting. Not all venues do a good job with that but they did. We met DJ Groovy Grant who was awesome! Then listened to a German Jazz band who was flown in from Berlin, Germany. They were great! The crowd was great! Wonderful atmosphere. Love this place. So authentic. read more

My girlfriend decided we needed to see a good old fashioned blues singer while we were in KC, and she found The Blue Room. I'm glad she did! If you get there early, you can get table down in front. If you get there a little later, there's some more seating on a raised area behind there. It's not optimal, but it's not bad. The staff was over the top, hands down super friendly. The guy that seated us was dressed to the nines! The band that night and the staff seemed very familiar with each other, and you can tell there are a fair number of regulars that go to shows. Everyone was lovely, and when it was dark, the street was beautiful. I don't know if I'll be back in KC anytime soon, but if I am, I'd love to go back to The Blue Room. read more

I love the Blue Room at the corner of 18th and Vine. It's so quaint and exactly what you think of when you want to go to a jazz and blues club. While it is literally a room; it's small and there are about 10-15 tables. The bar is across from the small stage, which is in front of the large window facing the street. It's very dark, but that all makes for the atmosphere and mystique. The night I went was after touring the adjoining Jazz and Negro League Baseball Museum. There was a lady singing, and her voice was beautiful. The whole affair made me felt like I should be in the 1930s, with a pincurl wave, stark red lipstick, and smoking out of one of those cigarette attachment thingys that is supposed to make you look more glamorous. If you like jazz and blues, or even have an inkling/urge that you'll like blues and jazz in the near future....I say check this out. read more

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