Chloe Emmanuelle is a third-generation vocalist from Kansas City, MO, whose velvet-toned, soul-rooted voice blends jazz tradition with raw, modern storytelling. Raised in a deep musical lineage, she began performing professionally as a child and quickly earned local and national recognition. A familiar presence on Kansas City’s most storied stages—from The Blue Room to the Kauffman Center—Chloe delivers intimate, soul-bearing performances that explore love, pain, and liberation. Now a featured vocalist with nationally touring band KC Flo, she continues to command stages nationwide with power, poetry, and undeniable presence.

Piano-vocalist Rich Hill has a personal sound steeped in the rich jazz, blues and gospel traditions of his Kansas City hometown. His keyboard style is grounded in the long tradition of jazz piano from ragtime to stride, bebop and modern jazz.

Chaz’s popular Sunday night jazz performances feature a diverse repertoire performed by Mengel & Matthew. Guests’ favorite who delight audiences with classical compositions as well as riffs on jazz, pop and rock from artists such as the Beatles and Doors.

Join us for a lively jazz set with one of Kansas City’s most in-demand piano players. Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Matt recorded his first album called All Night in 2013. Join us to enjoy classic jazz piano.

Emily is from Kansas City and started performing live jazz in 2018. With a repertoire of mostly jazz standards and classics from the Great American Songbook, she sings with a range of talented Kansas City musicians in a revolving ensemble.

Chloe Emmanuelle is a third-generation vocalist from Kansas City, MO, whose velvet-toned, soul-rooted voice blends jazz tradition with raw, modern storytelling. Raised in a deep musical lineage, she began performing professionally as a child and quickly earned local and national recognition. A familiar presence on Kansas City’s most storied stages—from The Blue Room to the Kauffman Center—Chloe delivers intimate, soul-bearing performances that explore love, pain, and liberation. Now a featured vocalist with nationally touring band KC Flo, she continues to command stages nationwide with power, poetry, and undeniable presence.

Brant Jester is from Ozark, Missouri, and graduated from Missouri State University with his bachelor’s degree in music performance. He remains busy as a jazz pianist, piano instructor, and accompanist across the greater Kansas City area. He is also the former pianist of the Missouri Jazz Orchestra (MOJO) and is a composer and arranger writing for jazz ensemble and choral music.

Brian Ruskin has established himself as a force in the Kansas City music scene for the past three decades. His unique style as a singer-songwriter/guitarist distinguishes him from many musicians. Ruskin started playing professionally at the age of 18 in the Midwest playing rock, pop, funk, R&B, country, jazz, experimental, and folk music. Join us to listen to the serene sounds of jazz.