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 […]
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 […]
Pianist-vocalist Jackie Myers has been splitting her time between Austin and KC. The Austin Chronicle describes “her earthy lungs” finding a musical home in both locales. Myers’ mix of soul and jazz highlight her heartfelt voice and musical skill.
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.
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.
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 […]
