
Baby J Duo
Baby J is on a mission to make jazz sexy again, bringing back the sounds that made hips swing and parents faint in the 20s, 30s, and 40s. Featuring Jesica […]
Experience the vibrant rhythm of live jazz that Kansas City is known for at The Raphael Hotel. Our event calendar highlights an exciting lineup of live performances, seasonal happenings, and special events hosted at Chaz Restaurant and Lounge.
Whether you're a guest or a local, discover unforgettable evenings filled with music, culture, and timeless ambiance in one of Kansas City's most beloved boutique settings.

Baby J is on a mission to make jazz sexy again, bringing back the sounds that made hips swing and parents faint in the 20s, 30s, and 40s. Featuring Jesica […]

Headliner Bryan Hicks is a Kansas City jazz musician who has shared his bass and vocal talents playing all over the world. Adept in many styles of music, he knows volumes of songs from multiple genres.

Piano-vocalist Rich Hill has a personal sound steeped in the rich jazz, blues and gospel traditions of his Kansas City hometown. His keyboard style is grounded in the long tradition of jazz piano from ragtime to stride, bebop and modern jazz.

Brant Jester is from Ozark, Missouri, and graduated from Missouri State University with his bachelor’s degree in music performance. He remains busy as a jazz pianist, piano instructor, and accompanist across the greater Kansas City area. He is also the former pianist of the Missouri Jazz Orchestra (MOJO) and is a composer and arranger writing […]

Chaz's popular Sunday night jazz performances feature a diverse repertoire performed by Mengel & Matthew. Guests' favorite who delight audiences with classical compositions as well as riffs on jazz, pop and rock from artists such as the Beatles and Doors.

Emily is from Kansas City and started performing live jazz in 2018. With a repertoire of mostly jazz standards and classics from the Great American Songbook, she sings with a range of talented Kansas City musicians in a revolving ensemble.

Brian Ruskin has established himself as a force in the Kansas City music scene for the past three decades. His unique style as a singer-songwriter/guitarist distinguishes him from many musicians. Ruskin started playing professionally at the age of 18 in the Midwest playing rock, pop, funk, R&B, country, jazz, experimental, and folk music. Join us […]

Brant Jester is from Ozark, Missouri, and graduated from Missouri State University with his bachelor’s degree in music performance. He remains busy as a jazz pianist, piano instructor, and accompanist across the greater Kansas City area. He is also the former pianist of the Missouri Jazz Orchestra (MOJO) and is a composer and arranger writing […]

Baby J is on a mission to make jazz sexy again, bringing back the sounds that made hips swing and parents faint in the 20s, 30s, and 40s. Featuring Jesica “Baby J” Poell and a rotating line up of the hottest jazz musicians in Kansas City, these are the sounds that made people move for […]

Join us for a lively jazz set with one of Kansas City's most in-demand piano players. Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Matt recorded his first album called All Night in 2013. Join us to enjoy classic jazz piano.