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.
Join us outdoors (weather permitting) for Strings on the Green! Eboni Fondren is a dynamic vocalist who captivates audiences with her passionate performances and unmatched energy on stage. Known for her precise interpretations of jazz standards, beautifully infused with a touch of R&B, Eboni lights up every room she steps into. Her smooth, sultry vocals […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Clayton is a guitarist in Kansas City. He graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor’s of Performing Arts Degree — Jazz emphasis. Clayton has also been booking live entertainment and throwing events for the past 10 years — along with the many different bands he performs with regularly. He's helping keep Kansas City Jazz alive and well […]
