The Cigar Lounge Scene and Alternative Venues for Jazz in Kansas City

Join us for Vivid Visions, a panel discussion exploring why KC area cigar lounges are one of jazz’s most vital new/old venue.

We will connect this contemporary trend to Kansas City’s rich history, where dimly lit speakeasies and after-hours spots along 12th and 18th & Vine gave birth to the KC jazz sound. Discover how the intimacy and sensory ambiance—leather, smoke, and spirits—create a sophisticated, unhurried listening experience that nurtures the nuance of Cool Jazz, Bebop and Beyond. Our panelists will discuss how this setting encourages deeper reflection and fosters a unique community, echoing the spirit of Pendergast-era clubs and cementing the lounge as the perfect, authentic home for the genre's future.

RSVP to witness the fusion of history, culture, and sound.

Panelists*

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(*Panelist subject to change without notice)

Event Venue

The Shop Cigar Lounge, 407 North 6th Street, Kansas City, United States

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