Ernest Melton brings a serious Kansas City jazz night to the Groove Room at Vine Street on Friday, April 17. Known for a sound that pulls from deep jazz tradition while staying open, alive, and present in the room, Ernest leads sets that feel grounded, expressive, and fully in the moment. This is not background music. It is a live set for people who want to hear the band stretch, settle in, and build a night with real shape. Join us in the Groove Room from 6:00–9:00 pm for a Friday set centered on musicianship, feel, and a room that knows how to listen.
Kansas City saxophonist and bandleader Ernest Melton brings a deep, music-first set to the Groove Room at Vine Street on Friday, April 17. Expect strong improvisation, real jazz language, and the kind of room energy that rewards people who actually want to listen. Join us downstairs from 6:00–9:00 pm and start the weekend the right way.