MISSOURI Jazz Clubs

KANSAS CITY

America Jazz Museum. 1600 E 18th St, Kansas City. {For 25 years, the American Jazz Museum has opened its doors to hundreds of thousands of visitors, championing the impact that jazz has on our everyday lives and the enduring possibility to learn more about ourselves and each other through each artifact, program, and performance.}

Jazz.A Louisiana Kitchen. 39th & State Line. Tel: 816.531.5556 {The tastes, sights and sounds of New Orleans for over 25 years.}

Majestic Steakhouse. 931 Broadway, Kansas City 64105. Tel: +1 816-221-1888 [The Majestic Restaurant proudly features Kansas City jazz seven nights a week. Most music historians consider New Orleans the cradle of jazz. While this may be correct, it was in Kansas City that jazz truly came of age. Kansas City jazz was a vibrant form of music that was fostered at a time when Kansas City was considered “The Paris of the Plains.” This rebellious form of jazz grew out of the speakeasies and eventually filled dancehalls throughout the town. Legendary Kansas City jazz districts like 12th Street and 18th and Vine showcased this sound and raised the spirits of depression-era Kansas City residents. The new sound was unique to Kansas City that drew in some of the finest musicians from around the country. This legacy of is proudly preserved at The Majestic Restaurant’s Kansas City Jazz Club.]

Mutual Musicians Foundation. 1823 Highland Avenue. Tel: 816.471.5212 [.: Late Night - The Tradition Jams On :Doors open & music begins at midnight. Live JAZZ Jam - 1:30 to 5:30 a.m. Food and FULL BAR all night. Musicians and Music Students Free. All other guests $8 Part of the charm of our Late Nights is you never really know who will be at The Foundation, but you can always count on great Jazz. Every Friday - Rush Hour Jazz : Upstairs from 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Food and full bar; No entry fee]

The Phoenix. 302 West 8th Street | KANSAS CITY, MO . Tele: 816.221.5299 [The corner of downtown Kansas City where the Phoenix now sits used to be known as part of the Burgeoning Garment District in 1888. The Phoenix was there from the beginning, a somewhat shady hotel that was rumored to be more of a bordello than a hotel. On the first floor there was a speak-easy type saloon owned and operated by bartender Frank Valerius, and on the second floor was a "hotel" owned by Mrs. Linna Laws.
The main competition for The Phoenix were the hotels Metropolitan and The Savoy. The Exchange Hotel, which went belly up long ago, still sits dejected across the street from the thriving Phoenix much like a dead soldier from a war fought long ago Mon-Fr 11am-1:30am, Sat 3pm-1:30am, Sun-Closed]

Piano Room 8410 Wornall. Tel: 816-363-8722 [contact: Dean Weiss. local music legends playing jazz standards and other favorites. Live music 4 nights a week (8:30-12:30) with no cover charge and "neighborhood" drink prices. No crowds, just an intimate evening listening to great tunes you love]

ST. LOUIS

BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups.700 South Broadway. Tel: 314-436-5222 [BB's Jazz, Blues and Soups is St. Louis' Premiere Blues house. The 700 South Broadway building which houses BB's was known as Phil's Hotel as late as 1969 and has a colorful past]

Jazz at the Bistro. 3536 Washington Avenue. Tel: 314.571.6004.

MINNESOTA Jazz Clubs

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MINNEAPOLIS

Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant. 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403 Tel: 612-332-1010 Fax: 612-332-7070.[This is one of the preeminent jazz clubs in the country. Many of the top national acts play here, and continually come back - Dave Holland, Patricia Barber, and many more. Also the club is one of St. Paul's finest restaurants. Located in an old railroad building, the ambience is great]

Jazz Central Studios. 407 Central Avenue Southeast. Tel: 612-695-7573 {Jazz Central Studios is a tax exempt nonprofit organization committed to strengthening the Twin Cities jazz community by offering an intimate performance environment that fosters artistic growth and experience.}

MICHIGAN Jazz Clubs

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DETROIT

Cliff Bell's. 2030 Park Ave Detroit, MI 48201 (313) 961-2543, [This a top new room in downtown Detroit. It is a beautiful looking room with great jazz most nights of the week. Local and some touring acts like James Carter & Eric Alexander have both played at Cliff Bell's fully restored art-deco bar.]

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe. 97 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Farms, Deroit, Mich. 48236 Tel: (313) 882-5299 [Dirty Dog offers the décor of an English pub and features modern American fare with a large selection of entrées and small plates. The menu is constantly evolving, and an extensive wine list allows for pairings for each selection. Dirty dog offers live nightly jazz.]

Jazz Cafe at Music Hall. 350 Madison, Detroit, Mich. 48226 Tel: (313) 887-8500 [Located in the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, the Jazz Cafe is a small, intimate spot with a full bar. Tables are decorated in red and black tablecloths and with red tea-light candles. Though the name says cafe, there is no food served here. Most tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.$]

MASSACHUSETTS Jazz Clubs

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BOSTON

Global Jazz Club. 351 Boylston St. { The Global Jazz Club is the first club dedicated to Womxn in Jazz }

Scullers. 400 Soldiers Field Road. Tel: 617-562-4111 Fax: 617-783-8034. [For 15 years the legendary Scullers Jazz Club has played host to the biggest names in straight ahead, Latin and contemporary jazz, as well as blues, soul, R&B, cabaret and world music. Led by jazz impresario Fred Taylor, the 200-seat Scullers Jazz Club has become a true Boston landmark offering spectacular views of the Boston's skyline and the Charles River that serve as the perfect backdrop for world-class entertainment you won't see anywhere else in Boston.]

Wally's Cafe. 427 Massachusetts Ave. Tel: 617-424-1408 Fax:617-424-8340 [In 1979 Wally closed its original location at 428 Massachusetts Avenue and moved across the street to 427 Massachusetts Avenue the present location of the nightclub. Wally's Café now features live music 365 days a year. Many of the musicians are professionals, but Wally's still maintains its tradition of providing students with a stage to perfect their craft.]

CAMBRIDGE

Regattabar Jazz Club. One Bennett Street. Tel: 617-395-7757 [contact: Blue Note New York. A sleek club with two-story windows overlooking Harvard Square, the atmosphere is sophisti-casual, and the sightlines and acoustics are excellent, which is probably why artists like Branford Marsalis and Joshua Redman return again and again. It’s been Boston’s top jazz venue for nearly 20 years, and we have our fingers crossed that Regattabar’s new booking agency, Blue Note … will uphold the standards set by [its previous booking agent.] Top flight talent in a swanky club setting on the edge of Harvard Square? Short of Django Reinhardt coming back from the dead, we can’t think of anything better.]