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Blue Room
1600 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108, United States
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De
Review №1

This place is amazing. We got to watch a jazz set and they were awesome. The drinks were strong and the atmosphere is so cool. If anyone is looking for a top notch jazz bar this is it.

Ze
Review №2

Classy quieter Jazz spot with history. I would definitely check beforehand popular times, it was kind of dead when I went which kind of killed the vibe, but it was still enjoyable.

Li
Review №3

The people who worked there were very fun. BokoMaru Reunion waa perfect.

Be
Review №4

Relaxing atmosphere. Performance was wonderful and the band was very personable.This is definitely a hidden gem! Perfect for date night.

su
Review №5

Always great music!! Home of KC jazz and bebop! Come see this iconic gem of KC and fall back in time to jamming with jazz giants!Be sure to stop in at the museum next door.Also how about an authentic jam - check out the Mutual Musicians Foundation around the corner on Highland at 1-5 am Friday and Saturday. 100 yrs continuous operation protecting and promoting our legends.Not up for the late night jam? Check out their new Sunday jams at 5:30 pm!!! You wont be disappointed ️

Ju
Review №6

Currently closedGreat music and intimate atmosphereReasonable pricesSupport the museumSupport 18th and Vine area

AJ
Review №7

My first time there and it will NOT be my last! Hidden jewel in KC nightlife. James Ward Band was phenomenal; server Lanette was a joy, and the atmosphere was wonderful!

Tr
Review №8

Iconic home of KC blues and jazz. You can go in at any night and enjoy top performance musicians. Truly a city treasure and a must for a fan of any style music.

Te
Review №9

Always a nice ambiance. Wonderful adult or mature music. Very friendly and inviting. I havent been since 2012 but its always innovating

Je
Review №10

Beautiful Jazz Bar with a lot of History. Drinks are Delicious and well made. Service is Awesome. Jazz band was Awesome. Beautiful and Historic with a museum of the History of Kansas City Jazz and all of the performers who have played there. Definitely coming back

Ca
Review №11

Great music. I was there for big band night and it was excellent. Drinks are a little pricey but it was worth it. Worthy of note...the Mondsy jam starts at 7pm not 5:30.

Sh
Review №12

An amazing experience. Classy venue with colorful and interesting locals. Be sure to eat before you go. No food is served.

An
Review №13

I truly enjoyed myself a very nice place to go and to relax and listen to music.

Ge
Review №14

I had an opportunity to hear Lady D, last night. Excellent show, very talented vocalist. Its the Blue Room, it always meets and exceeds all expectations.

Ci
Review №15

The music was good, but not style of jazz we were seeking. Drinks were watered down.- didn’t order a second round. Charged a 10.00 cover to boot.

Ro
Review №16

This was my first time visiting the Blue Room in Kansas Citys historic 18th and Vine area. So many jazz and blues musicians played in The Blue Room that one can almost feel their presence well there.I had no idea of the depth and scope of everything here. The Gem Theater adjoining it has audio recordings both premixed and mixed that are first-rate that helped the novice and more experience listeners to understand better.

Mi
Review №17

Great place to enjoy a good drink and some live jazz. At times it feels like you’ve been transported to the scene of a movie set as their are so many characters. From the musicians on the stage to the staff working it all feels like a throw back to a bygone era.

El
Review №18

We really enjoyed!!!Nice place and good service!!!Live Music Pablo Sanhueza

vi
Review №19

Best kept secret in Kansas City, free music on Monday, smoke free, you can bring your children!

An
Review №20

It is a delightfully delicious place to eat. It is always very busy and a little cramped but it is definitely worth it. The staff was extremely polite and very friendly. I went to this place with my friends to celebrate one of my friends birthday. Everybody at this place was so happy and it was all a joyous evening.

Sa
Review №21

Excelent bar with amazing live performance jazz bands. Definitely a must if you are in KC

Me
Review №22

MS IDA MCBETH! SHE STILL HAS IT!

Bi
Review №23

Very welcoming.. They sang happy Birthday to me! Great music and People.

Er
Review №24

Great place for live music and a drink. Sharing music you dont hear all the time. Diverse

Da
Review №25

Great night listening to the legendary Ida McBeth and her fantastic guitarist, Paul Evans. A fantastic jazz music venue.

Zo
Review №26

We saw Lisa Henry here last Saturday. She was absolutely incredible, and so were her accompanying musicians. Such talent! She was hilarious and had a great stage presence. The ambiance was chill, but the jazz club itself is upscale. I would recommend dressing nice. The best part is that all ages are welcome!

As
Review №27

I was here for an event for KKFI. Omg the environment was amazing and uplifting. As a first timer, it was beautiful and enjoyed every aspect of it. Thanks yall!

Ja
Review №28

Nice atmosphere, great music, friendly staff... I just wish they had food... I understand its technically a museum, but I had to leave early cause I was getting hangry, lol...

Pa
Review №29

Great small room, with great service and no bad seats. They get top talent and the feel of the room reflects the jazz history of the city.

Ma
Review №30

Great venue with full service bar. I attended when Lisa Henry was singing. The audience enjoyed the show. The waiters were kind and the bartenders were quick to serve. It is attached to the American Jazz Museum and contains several walls of Jazz memorabilia. A very welcoming environment and a good place to listen to some good music and meet new people with similar interests.

Mi
Review №31

Gotta see some live Jazz in historic 12th and Vine district. Great little Cajun place down there as well.

gs
Review №32

I always have a good time at the Blue Room. Ida McBeth a her world class band brought the house down.

Sy
Review №33

This is a fantastic venue for a date, to relax, or to come enjoy a culturally unique experience

Ro
Review №34

My friend and i went in this club suggested by my friend and this place was Awesome. Superb Jazz nights with warmest people i ever met. Bartenders were so kind and polite to me that offer a drink from his Side. I had great fun that night i would love to visit this place again.

ha
Review №35

Fun night. Open jam session. My wife got to sing.

Ke
Review №36

Great place to have a special event. Food is great, staff is excellent and location is a Gem. It is very awesome to be able to visit the nego baseball league museum and the jazz museum right next door. Great experience and history of the 18th and vine district.

La
Review №37

An amazing venue and a pleasant staff.

St
Review №38

Historic jazz venue attached to the American Jazz Museum. Rich history and an excellent place to hear local and national artists continuing the legacy of Jazz in the 18th & Vine district.

De
Review №39

Great live music, good drinks and good service. Not an overflow crowd as it often is on a Friday evening, but most tables were full.Looking forward to going back soon!

Re
Review №40

It brings BLUES AND JAZZ BACK TO 18TH AND VINE

je
Review №41

Great place to just sit back and relax and listen to some great musicians.

Je
Review №42

Dug the music, vibe and setupOur waitress, although, very pretty. Got pretty upset with me when I walked in and got a drink at the bar. They should be more clear when ppl walk in. I would have gladly tipped her but I just didnt know.

Ca
Review №43

Mindy from Glamour Professionals. Awesome band!!

Br
Review №44

Looks kool I didnt go there.. I went to the jukehouse.

Gw
Review №45

Live music and good drinks.Who would ask for more? #NotMe

Sa
Review №46

Its a nice place to listen to so great local artists. Just drinka little something before you get there...because the one poor waitress is working every section!!!

Er
Review №47

Historic place to listen to Jazz music and musicians

Ca
Review №48

The music was amazing!The service was not!

Ha
Review №49

Great music and environment. everyone is super friendly

Sa
Review №50

An excellent venue for jazz in an amazing Kansas City neighborhood!

Ca
Review №51

Lady D is always a crowd pleaser

Da
Review №52

It is a great place and lovely people you will have good time

Ch
Review №53

Music was great! Awesome atmosphere and very kind staff!

L
Review №54

Steve Lambert quartet was wonderful and service good.

St
Review №55

Listening to B side band.

Ki
Review №56

Very good music, everyone was friendly. There was a nice atmosphere in the place. The drinks are cheap and staff is very friendly. Will go here again with friends.

Co
Review №57

This is in classic and a standard place you must visit while in Kansas City. Friday and Saturday is when youll hear the best, but Monday nights are nice too because theres no cover charge and anyone can sign up to sing or play. I would make this one recommendation to owners: provide something for patrons to snack on while they listen to music.

Ro
Review №58

Nice laid-back atmosphere there are usually bands or singing Act playing on Friday and Saturday evening

Vi
Review №59

One of the finest places to go & enjoy great music Jazz artist, dance till you cant stand. Superb drinks & service....Highly my recommend.

Ch
Review №60

Great place! Live jazz music! Thoroughly enjoyed myself!

Re
Review №61

Fun friendly Place with great music

su
Review №62

Great drinks great bartenders great music and its a museum!! Serves food on friday night sets.

Th
Review №63

Love the authentic historic jazz club ambience of this place. Have visited many times over the years and have never been disappointed!

Sh
Review №64

Great ambiance. Sassy older server. Kind of a classy place but you can dress up or down and feel comfortable. Loved the music. Not too loud where you could still have conversation.

Ph
Review №65

Top tier jazz joint. Seriously, if you are interested in the KC jazz scene, you need to check out the Blue Room.

De
Review №66

Awesome ambience and great music

Js
Review №67

Late night Saturday. The music was great! Relaxed atmosphere. The Host cool as the other side of the pillow. Waitress was super sweet.

Dr
Review №68

Top notch place for Jazz, I saw Sharon Thompson there she was fantastic

Cl
Review №69

Ida Mcbeth and her band were a treat and the blue room was great as always

Jo
Review №70

Great music! Acceptable drinks, no food available when I was there, but Ive heard they have food sometimes. This place is really about the music, and that part is great!

Bi
Review №71

Great place to hear some of the best artists

Ma
Review №72

Introduced my wife to blue room for her bday and it was a hit!

Ad
Review №73

The best place in Kansas City for authentic KC Jazz.

Sa
Review №74

Happy hour and Jazx is always a winderful experience.

Mz
Review №75

Mellow spiffy homie kinda spot... Saw a live band, music was OUTSTANDING! The Band director took pixs with me after the show . How kool is that?!? During intermission, we were taken on a personal tour. Andre is amazing. Treated us like VIP! There was standing room only, Andre brought us a table & chairs. Where he put us, gave us an amazing view of the band. He made it his mission to make us feel at home. Eventually, we were lead to the floor directly next to the band (which was totally BAD AZZ!!). If i youre ever in KANSAS CITY, two thangs ya gotta do: 1) getcha some barbecue (ask around, the replies i received were pretty consistant) & 2) make your way to the BLUE ROOM, be prepared to stay awhile... Big ups to the band! Google the website to pick out a venue & get your swag on!!

Li
Review №76

First time there and LOVED it! The people were nice and the music was excellent!

Jo
Review №77

Wonderful place to go listen to great music. Ida McBeth knocked it out of the park.

El
Review №78

Love it. The acoustics are wonderful. The stage is close and intimate. The live jazz music was great!!!

Ti
Review №79

Down HOME blues and jazz

M
Review №80

What can I say? Its in the historical K.C. jazz district. Cant go wrong here on a night out. Great music. Reasonable drink. Great atmosphere

Ke
Review №81

Great music, great bartender, great place

Fe
Review №82

It was a great experience I love the music it was really fantastic the ambiance the service I enjoyed myself very much I wish we in Orange County would have something like this

Cu
Review №83

Very nice atmosphere. Enjoyed the live music and meeting people. Friendliest people on the planet. Price on drinks wasnt bad and i give kudos to the service.

V
Review №84

Friendly atmosphere, danced to Salsa and Flamenco one night. Danced to Cajun music and blues another night. Great prices and seating.

Cr
Review №85

Good atmosphere and music

Du
Review №86

Great date spot. Dont show up too early though, the musicians wont be ready to play until later.

Ma
Review №87

Amazingly welcoming and friends staff!

Ma
Review №88

Amazing music and atmosphere. Cant wait to go back again!

ja
Review №89

Very trendy place with awesome live music. The older black lady at the front desk collecting cover charge can be more friendly. The older black gentleman who was hosting guests was very pleasant. Might be the manager or owner. Love the deco and atmosphere.

He
Review №90

The big band was GREAT !!

Se
Review №91

Great atmosphere and the Jazz Legend still lives

Ly
Review №92

Awesome fundraiser. Great atmosphere

Da
Review №93

Excellent music, great vibe, delicious drinks

Ki
Review №94

This is definitely one of the nicer jazz clubs in the Kansas City Region - bar any. Ive frequent this place quit often this year. Indigo hour is my favorite time, and the Mayor of Vine is always a great host. Service leaves a lot to be desired. There is one young lady who provides service, one would accept at such an establishment. She has a dark complexion, very attractive, young lady in her early twenties. Sorry, I dont know her name; but, she is the desired server for most patrons. The others will write your orders on napkins, and won’t use server trays. They act as if it’s beneath them to use server trays or to carry more drinks they have hands. I only think of the revenue lost on lack of drink orders.There is a wide mix of music on tap at the Blue Room. If you like to patronize a Venue that puts the music as the focus; then you will enjoy the Blue Room. Four shows each week with two free shows on Monday and Thursday. Fridays evenings is my choice! Friday and Saturdays are reserved for top local talent and touring artists.Due to the Service, Id have to give the Blue Room 3 STARS. Please hire additional bar tenders, and bring on a professional wait staff. If they did this, this would be the Venue of Choice for most who love Jazz.

Ve
Review №95

Nice quaint spot with live jazz and good drinks.

Ja
Review №96

Smooth jazz, chill atmosphere. Bring a date!

Ju
Review №97

Well....its not the same as a couple years ago but the guy who served us was awesome

Ar
Review №98

Lady D sang beautifully. Cozy environment.

Sh
Review №99

Had a wonderful time listening to Blair Bryant. This young man is so talented and can play a guitar so good. My only draw back about this club is when you order a drink they put so much ice in the drink you cant really taste the alcohol in it.

Os
Review №100

Monday night jam was super super cool. Really hoping to return next week.

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  • Address:1600 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108, United States
  • Site:https://americanjazzmuseum.org/blueroom
  • Phone:+1 816-474-6262
Categories
  • Jazz club
  • Night club
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:5–11pm
  • Thursday:5pm–1am
  • Friday:7pm–1am
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:5–11pm
Service options
  • Takeaway:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Great wine list:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
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