JAM: June/July 2003 Issue: Every Venue Counts!

EVERY VENUE COUNTS!

Yes, the Blue Room, the Club at Plaza III, Jardine's, the Majestic Steak House, the New Point Grille and the Phoenix do a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to presenting jazz in the clubs. And yes, all you have to do is
remember such departed haunts as the Mardi Gras, Club 427 and the Drum Room to appreciate how risky presenting live jazz can be. Which is why we don't want to overlook those who are also doing their part to showcase local talent. One way or another, each are making an invaluable contribution to KC's collective Labor of Love, and by doing so are helping to keep jazz alive in Kansas City.

Adam's Mark Hotel/Remington's
I-70 & Truman Sports Complex /816-737-0200
Pianist Dan DeLuca is a Sunday (brunch) and Monday through Saturday
(evening) regular at Remington's Steak and Seafood Grill.

B.B.'s Lawnside BBQ
1205 E. 85th/816-822-7427
B.B.'s is best known for its blues entertainment, but it sometimes
features live jazz. On the first Wednesday of each month, Dean Stringer's River City Jazz Orchestra plays both the old and the new.

Blayney's
415 Westport Road/816-561-3747
Best known for an eclectic blues lineup, Blayney's does feature
occasional live jazz. Look for this blusey basement hangout to be one of many packed Westport venues at this year's Jazz Lover's Pub Crawl on June 19.

The Bristol Bar & Grill
5400 W. 119th/913-663-5777
Sunday is jazz night at this Leawood eatery, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Organist
Everette DeVan and drummer John Doubleday sometimes alternate weeks with their respective bands.

Café Paris
105th & Metcalf/913-383-1000
Pianist and KC jazz veteran Ed Pharr brings his trio to Café Paris (and
yes, that's "Par-ee") on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Club Del-Mar
26 E. 39th/816-561-0001
Look for members of the talented McFadden family at this Midtown venue on
Saturdays. (And look for a Club Profile in the August/September JAM.)

The Cup and Saucer
412-B Delaware St./816-474-PERK (7375)
Located in the growing River Market area, the Cup and Saucer features
jazz on Fridays. Jake Blanton, Logan Richardson, and Malachy Papers have
appeared.

Davey's Uptown Rambler's Club
3402 Main/816-753-1909
There is occasional jazz at this Main Street nightspot, including
always-memorable performances by Malachy Papers, a band that keeps KC in touch with
the cutting edge.

EBT Restaurant
I-435 & State Line/816-942-8870
The Noel Scott Jazz Duo appears on Friday and Saturday, 6:00 to 10:00
p.m.; pianist/vocalist Candace Evans on Wednesday, 6:00 to 9:30.

Fairmont on the Plaza
401 Ward Parkway/816-756-1500
Pianist Joe Cartwright is a regular (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) and
shares the stage with many of KC's finest. See "News & Notes" in this issue for a preview of the Fairmont's summer "Best of Kansas City Jazz" series.

40 Sardine's
11942 Roe/913-451-1040
Guitarist Aaron Sizemore and bassist Craig Akin appear as a duo on
Sundays, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

The Grand Emporium
3832 Main/816-531-7557
The Grand Emporium is one of the most respected music rooms in the
Midwest and features occasional live jazz, including the KCJA's annual "Battle of the Saxes," this year on August 28.

The Grand Street Cafe
4740 Grand/816-561-8000
Keyboardist and bandleader Max Groove appears on Mondays (5:30-8:30 p.m.) at this Plaza restaurant just behind Winstead's.

Harling's Upstairs
3941-A Main/816-531-0303
Harling's hosts a long-running Saturday afternoon jam featuring singer
Diane "Mama" Ray. The Boulevard Big Band appears on Tuesday nights, 8:30-11:00 p.m.

Hotel Phillips
106 W. 12th/816-221-7000
There is occasional jazz at this vintage downtown Kansas City hotel,
including the Mo City Jumpers on Thursdays.

Ivy's Restaurant & Jazz Club
240 NE Barry Road/816-436-3320
Located north of the river, Ivy's features live music on Friday and Saturd
ay, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Candace Evans, Kathleen Holeman and other KC favorites have appeared.

Jazz/A Louisiana Kitchen
39th & State Line/816-531-5556
Live music, including occasional jazz, is featured here and at three
other area Jazz/Kitchens in Lee's Summit (511 SE Melody Lane/ 816-525-9459), NKC (8144 NW Prairie View Road/816-505-1714), and Olathe (11950
Strangline/913-768-7676).

Jilly's on Broadway
1744 Broadway/816-221-4977
There is live music several nights a week at this soulful Broadway bar,
including organist Everette DeVan's open jazz jam on Mondays starting at 8:00 p.m.

Le Fou Frog
400 E. 5th/816-474-6060
Jazz vocalists (Coleen Cassidy, Armida Orozco) are featured on Sundays at
this River Market restaurant known for its French cuisine.

McCoy's Public House & Brew Kitchen
4057 Pennsylvania/816-960-0866
A building with some history (remember the Harris House?) this Westport
restaurant/bar features keyboard man Greg Meise and singer Millie Edwards on Thursdays, 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.

The Melting Pot
450 Ward Parkway/816-931-6358
Jazz is occasionally featured on Sundays at this Country Club Plaza
fondue restaurant and night spot. Singer/pianist Candace Evans and guitarist Tom Pender have appeared.

Milano
2450 Grand/816-426-1130
Tucked away in the Crown Center complex, this Italian bistro features
jazz guitarist Charles Gatschet on Fridays, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

The Mutual Musicians Foundation
1823 Highland/816-471-5212
The Foundation is located in the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District and
hosts the most enduring of all KC jazz jams. The music can be heard in the wee hours of the weekend and sometimes lasts until dawn.

Ophelia's
201 N. Main/816-836-4004
Located in historic Independence Square, Ophelia's offers live jazz on
Friday and Saturday evenings. Vocalist Millie Edwards and pianist Billy Meynier have appeared.

Fred P. Ott's
4770 JC Nichols Parkway/816-753-2878
Another popular Plaza nightspot with occasional live music. Malachy
Papers has appeared.

Skies (Hyatt Regency)
2345 McGee/816-421-1234
Enjoy the view of Kansas City's skyline (as the entire restaurant slowly
rotates, no less) along with the solo jazz piano of Carroll Lewis, Friday and
Saturday, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

The Thai Place
4130 Pennsylvania/816-753-8424
Organist Everette DeVan appears on some Tuesdays and Saturdays at this
Westport location as well as some Sundays at the Thai Place in Overland Park (11838 Quivera/913-451-8421).

Tomfooleries
612 W. 47th St./816-753-0555
A variety of music, including jazz, can be heard at this restaurant in
the heart of the Plaza. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday are the nights for live bands. The Midtown Quartet and the Soulcats have appeared.

210 at Fedora
210 W. 47th/816-561-6565
On Saturday afternoons (call for times) veteran jazz drummer Tommy Ruskin
hosts an open jam that features new and established talent. Bandmates are
usually Mike Ning (piano) and Gerald Spaits (bass). Bring your horn.

Westport Coffee House
4010 Pennsylvania/816-756-3222
This listening room (downstairs) is known for its diversity. It's also
known as the former home base (and breeding ground) for the Westport Art
Ensemble. Give the Coffee House a call for upcoming jazz-related shows.

Did we miss anyone? Please get in touch at either 913-967-6767 or
info@jazzkc.org. Listings in JAM's "Club Scene" are free and are yet another part of the KCJA's ongoing quest to "develop and promote Kansas City jazz."






	Search our site:		EVERY VENUE COUNTS! Yes, the Blue Room, the Club at Plaza III, Jardine's, the Majestic Steak House, the New Point Grille and the Phoenix do a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to presenting jazz in the clubs. And yes, all you have to do is remember such departed haunts as the Mardi Gras, Club 427 and the Drum Room to appreciate how risky presenting live jazz can be. Which is why we don't want to overlook those who are also doing their part to showcase local talent. One way or another, each are making an invaluable contribution to KC's collective Labor of Love, and by doing so are helping to keep jazz alive in Kansas City. Adam's Mark Hotel/Remington's I-70 & Truman Sports Complex /816-737-0200 Pianist Dan DeLuca is a Sunday (brunch) and Monday through Saturday (evening) regular at Remington's Steak and Seafood Grill. B.B.'s Lawnside BBQ 1205 E. 85th/816-822-7427 B.B.'s is best known for its blues entertainment, but it sometimes features live jazz. On the first Wednesday of each month, Dean Stringer's River City Jazz Orchestra plays both the old and the new. Blayney's 415 Westport Road/816-561-3747 Best known for an eclectic blues lineup, Blayney's does feature occasional live jazz. Look for this blusey basement hangout to be one of many packed Westport venues at this year's Jazz Lover's Pub Crawl on June 19. The Bristol Bar & Grill 5400 W. 119th/913-663-5777 Sunday is jazz night at this Leawood eatery, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Organist Everette DeVan and drummer John Doubleday sometimes alternate weeks with their respective bands. Café Paris 105th & Metcalf/913-383-1000 Pianist and KC jazz veteran Ed Pharr brings his trio to Café Paris (and yes, that's "Par-ee") on Friday and Saturday evenings. Club Del-Mar 26 E. 39th/816-561-0001 Look for members of the talented McFadden family at this Midtown venue on Saturdays. (And look for a Club Profile in the August/September JAM.) The Cup and Saucer 412-B Delaware St./816-474-PERK (7375) Located in the growing River Market area, the Cup and Saucer features jazz on Fridays. Jake Blanton, Logan Richardson, and Malachy Papers have appeared. Davey's Uptown Rambler's Club 3402 Main/816-753-1909 There is occasional jazz at this Main Street nightspot, including always-memorable performances by Malachy Papers, a band that keeps KC in touch with the cutting edge. EBT Restaurant I-435 & State Line/816-942-8870 The Noel Scott Jazz Duo appears on Friday and Saturday, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.; pianist/vocalist Candace Evans on Wednesday, 6:00 to 9:30. Fairmont on the Plaza 401 Ward Parkway/816-756-1500 Pianist Joe Cartwright is a regular (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) and shares the stage with many of KC's finest. See "News & Notes" in this issue for a preview of the Fairmont's summer "Best of Kansas City Jazz" series. 40 Sardine's 11942 Roe/913-451-1040 Guitarist Aaron Sizemore and bassist Craig Akin appear as a duo on Sundays, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Grand Emporium 3832 Main/816-531-7557 The Grand Emporium is one of the most respected music rooms in the Midwest and features occasional live jazz, including the KCJA's annual "Battle of the Saxes," this year on August 28. The Grand Street Cafe 4740 Grand/816-561-8000 Keyboardist and bandleader Max Groove appears on Mondays (5:30-8:30 p.m.) at this Plaza restaurant just behind Winstead's. Harling's Upstairs 3941-A Main/816-531-0303 Harling's hosts a long-running Saturday afternoon jam featuring singer Diane "Mama" Ray. The Boulevard Big Band appears on Tuesday nights, 8:30-11:00 p.m. Hotel Phillips 106 W. 12th/816-221-7000 There is occasional jazz at this vintage downtown Kansas City hotel, including the Mo City Jumpers on Thursdays. Ivy's Restaurant & Jazz Club 240 NE Barry Road/816-436-3320 Located north of the river, Ivy's features live music on Friday and Saturd ay, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Candace Evans, Kathleen Holeman and other KC favorites have appeared. Jazz/A Louisiana Kitchen 39th & State Line/816-531-5556 Live music, including occasional jazz, is featured here and at three other area Jazz/Kitchens in Lee's Summit (511 SE Melody Lane/ 816-525-9459), NKC (8144 NW Prairie View Road/816-505-1714), and Olathe (11950 Strangline/913-768-7676). Jilly's on Broadway 1744 Broadway/816-221-4977 There is live music several nights a week at this soulful Broadway bar, including organist Everette DeVan's open jazz jam on Mondays starting at 8:00 p.m. Le Fou Frog 400 E. 5th/816-474-6060 Jazz vocalists (Coleen Cassidy, Armida Orozco) are featured on Sundays at this River Market restaurant known for its French cuisine. McCoy's Public House & Brew Kitchen 4057 Pennsylvania/816-960-0866 A building with some history (remember the Harris House?) this Westport restaurant/bar features keyboard man Greg Meise and singer Millie Edwards on Thursdays, 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. The Melting Pot 450 Ward Parkway/816-931-6358 Jazz is occasionally featured on Sundays at this Country Club Plaza fondue restaurant and night spot. Singer/pianist Candace Evans and guitarist Tom Pender have appeared. Milano 2450 Grand/816-426-1130 Tucked away in the Crown Center complex, this Italian bistro features jazz guitarist Charles Gatschet on Fridays, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Mutual Musicians Foundation 1823 Highland/816-471-5212 The Foundation is located in the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District and hosts the most enduring of all KC jazz jams. The music can be heard in the wee hours of the weekend and sometimes lasts until dawn. Ophelia's 201 N. Main/816-836-4004 Located in historic Independence Square, Ophelia's offers live jazz on Friday and Saturday evenings. Vocalist Millie Edwards and pianist Billy Meynier have appeared. Fred P. Ott's 4770 JC Nichols Parkway/816-753-2878 Another popular Plaza nightspot with occasional live music. Malachy Papers has appeared. Skies (Hyatt Regency) 2345 McGee/816-421-1234 Enjoy the view of Kansas City's skyline (as the entire restaurant slowly rotates, no less) along with the solo jazz piano of Carroll Lewis, Friday and Saturday, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The Thai Place 4130 Pennsylvania/816-753-8424 Organist Everette DeVan appears on some Tuesdays and Saturdays at this Westport location as well as some Sundays at the Thai Place in Overland Park (11838 Quivera/913-451-8421). Tomfooleries 612 W. 47th St./816-753-0555 A variety of music, including jazz, can be heard at this restaurant in the heart of the Plaza. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday are the nights for live bands. The Midtown Quartet and the Soulcats have appeared. 210 at Fedora 210 W. 47th/816-561-6565 On Saturday afternoons (call for times) veteran jazz drummer Tommy Ruskin hosts an open jam that features new and established talent. Bandmates are usually Mike Ning (piano) and Gerald Spaits (bass). Bring your horn. Westport Coffee House 4010 Pennsylvania/816-756-3222 This listening room (downstairs) is known for its diversity. It's also known as the former home base (and breeding ground) for the Westport Art Ensemble. Give the Coffee House a call for upcoming jazz-related shows. Did we miss anyone? Please get in touch at either 913-967-6767 or info@jazzkc.org. Listings in JAM's "Club Scene" are free and are yet another part of the KCJA's ongoing quest to "develop and promote Kansas City jazz." RETURN TO JUNE/JULY 2003 MAIN INDEX © Kansas City Jazz Ambassadors 1996-2003. All rights reserved.