In true Kansas City tradition, Jam sessions are happening Almost every night in KC! Come on out and show us your talent.
Monday Nights at The Blue Room (7pm - 10pm)
Located in the Historic 18th and Vine District and hosted by a different local musician weekly, this jam is open to ALL ages and skill levels. Always a great and appreciative audience there to support you.
The last Monday of the month is typically reserved for a big band performance (check the schedule).
Tuesday Night at The Phoenix
7pm - 11pm
Open Jam with Rob Trib III every Tuesday night at the Phoenix in the Historic Garment District. 302 W 8th St. KCMO, 64105
Robert Tribitt III is a Kansas City, MO musician. This is where he met and preformed with Sean Tyler, Tech Nine, and Lynda Randle. He has toured all over, including Finland, Norway, the Caribbean Islands as well as the Cayman Island. He hosts events all around Kansas City. Catch him every Tuesday as he performs a variety of genres and showcases some of Kansas City's top musical talents at our open jam session.
2nd Tuesday Jam with Bram Wijnands at KC Bier Co.
6pm - 9pm
310 W. 79th St. KCMO, 64114, in Waldo
German-style bier and Kansas City jazz have proven to be a solid combination in our monthly open jam session hosted the second Tuesday of every month. The jam session traditionally features pianist Bram Wijnands, bassist Rick Willoughby, and a rotating cast of area musicians on horns, guitars, drums — or even spoons — for an exciting night of delicious bier and spontaneous music. Bring your instrument and join the jam, or just come and enjoy the music. Prost!
Wednesdays at Voo Lounge (7pm - 11pm)
1214 Baltimore Ave as a part of the Marriott Downtown complex. Michael Pagan, host
Calling all musicians here in KC! Here's your chance to perform in the same building where the Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra once made jazz history with late-night national radio broadcasts. And now, Dr. Mike Pagan—armed with a Doctor of Music from Northwestern and chops that can go toe-to-toe with the greats—leads the charge with some of the city’s finest talent.
Everyone’s welcome—seasoned players, curious newcomers, and jazz lovers alike. The vibe is electric, the talent is legendary, and the setting is iconic. Come out for a mid-week pick-me-up with live music, killer cocktails, and a night steeped in Kansas City jazz history.
Wednesdays at Lifted Spirits (7pm - 10pm)
Located in the heart of Downtown Kansas City in the East Crossroads District at 1734 Cherry St. Trombonist and educator, Marcus Lewis hosts a jazz jam every Wednesday from 7pm - 10pm.
Every other Thursday at the 1909 Club
(7pm - 10 pm)
Join the Jackie Myers Jazz Jam every other Thursday at The 1909 Club in Lee’s Summit for an electrifying night of live jazz, spontaneous collaborations, and top-tier musicianship. The ultimate weekly hang for jazz lovers and performers alike.
Check our calendar for which week it occurs.
Late Night Friday and Saturday Jams at the Mutual Musicians Foundation
1am - 5am
Every Friday and Saturday night (OK, it is technically Saturday and Sunday mornings. But hey, we are jazz musicians, we haven’t slept yet so the next day hasn’t started.) the Foundation opens its doors to musicians and jazz enthusiasts alike. These sessions are more than just performances; they're a living tradition where seasoned artists and emerging talents come together, creating spontaneous and soulful music that echoes through the early morning hours. This tradition dates back to the 1930s, when musicians, after finishing their regular gigs, would gather to play into the early morning hours. The Foundation continues this legacy, providing a space where seasoned artists and emerging talents come together for spontaneous and soulful performances.
Whether you're a musician eager to join the jam or a jazz enthusiast looking to experience authentic Kansas City jazz, the Mutual Musicians Foundation offers an unforgettable late-night experience.
For more information, visit the Mutual Musicians Foundation website, call 816-471-5212 or listen live online at www.kojhfm.or
Mama Ray’s Blues & Jazz Jam every Saturday afternoon at BB’s Lawnside BBQ
2pm - 5pm
“The parking lot is full on a hot, sticky Saturday afternoon outside B.B.’s Lawnside BBQ, at 85th Street and Troost. Inside, middle-aged folks with tattoos drink buckets of PBR bottles. Families sit at long tables. Greasy napkins pile up in serving baskets. Onstage, a couple of shaggy-haired high school boys unplug their guitars and head back to their seats, where their parents offer smiles and encouragement. The third set of the blues jam is winding down.
“If you think you can, come on down,” roars keyboard player Allen Monroe. “We say it every week.” Diane “Mama” Ray, 67 years old, steps out in front of Monroe and the rest of her band, and in a sweet, husky voice, says, “These young guys! I tell you what.” Then up comes another young, aspiring blues musician who has signed up to play with Mama Ray and her band.” - Berry Anderson “The Pitch” Aug 2011