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Blue Room

1616 E 18th St, American Jazz Museum, Kansas City, MO
816 474 2929
Ranked #3 of 20 nightlife in Kansas City
5.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Jazz Bars
Activities: Nightlife
Description: This jazz bar opened in 1997.
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Countryside, Illinois
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

I'm from Chicago and they have great music. Most times, I go places that dont stack up to Chicago only because we have so many places that feature so many different kinds of music. But the Blue Room passes the smell test. Excellent! The performers mingled with the guests during sets while I was there. Although it filled up, the... More

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Overland Park, Kansas
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

Consistently great music, in a venue with strong acoustics and design. There are no bad seats and the service is excellent. The quintessential Kansas City experience on the historic site at 18th and Vine. More

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California
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2011
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This is a very friendly place for people of all colors. We met a couple at the table next to us who come to the Blue Room once a week. They knew the performers by name, and introduced us to some of them. We offered to share our table with a couple of people standing because tables were full. It... More

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 31, 2011
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I was in Kansas City for business, but I had to check out the two things it's is famous for; BBQ & Jazz. After I located the BBQ spot, I ended up at 18th & Vine the historical jazz district. I initially wanted to go to the American Jazz museum or the Negro League museum, but they are both closed... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2011

I went there Thursday evening. No cover, the place was very nice. I appreciated the good acoustics, friendly bartender, and ample seating. The drinks were very reasonable and the music was good. Highly recommend More

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Sutherlin, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2011

The shows were fun humorous and the servers and clientele were so nice and helpful they even made my husband in his Kilt welcome and all enjoyed the show. My number one spot next vacation out there 2012 hope many get to go enjoy the entertainers who love the show as much as us the crowd did!!!! FUN Funny And... More

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dallas
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2010
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This is a terrific Jazz Spot. Be sure to see when local vocalist Ida McBeth sings. She is a joyous jazz singer, singing all the standards: Sarah Vaughn, Billie Holiday and some you've never heard before. They have a great beer selection, including local Brew Boulevard Pale Ale and a made for the house Blue Room Ale. Service can be... More

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Overland Park, Kansas
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2006
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I don't llike the "way out jazz" because I can't understand it so I was suprised that when I visited the Blue Room that it was full of people listening to some GREAT MUSIC that I could enjoy. It was Jazz, The Really Great Kind, and the band was really Great. I plan on visiting it often. Note.... I smoke... More

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