Kansas City's boasts some of the finest jazz music (and jazz venues) in the country. 

The fabulous BANGUARD JAZZ ORCHESTRA is a collection of 16 smooth artists from New York.  The Banguard Jazz Orchestra will play at the Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., Kansas City, MO on Saturday, March 3rd, 8pm.
Admission: $18-$35
Phone: 816 474-4444
KC's 18th and Vine District is home to local jazz.  The American Jazz Museum's BLUE ROOM is a museum during the day and a working jazz club at night.  The Blue Room resonates with the sweet sounds of Kansas City jazz.  

Hours:  Monday, Thursday 5pm to 11pm - entertainment begins at 7pm
Friday:  5pm to 1pm - Entertainment begins at 8pm
Saturday: 7pm - 1am - Entertainment begins at 8:30pm
Go to http://americanjazzmuseum.org/SiteResources/Data/Templates/t2.asp?docid=559&DocName=PERFORMANCE%20|%20In%20the%20Blue%20Room