Blue Room Jazz Club

Kansas City


This slick club, known for its jazz, blues and instrumentals, is part of the American Jazz Museum. It hosts local talent for free performances on Monday and Thursday. Touring acts perform weekends. Major shows are held at the adjoining Gem Theater.


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