An inconspicuous sign in an inviting cranny of the new location of Take Five Coffee + Bar provides welcome news for Kansas City's jazz scene. The government-mandated plaque reads "maximum occupancy 189."
About 50 people heard pianist Roger Wilder, bassist Bob Bowman and drummer Brian Steever support New York-based saxophonists Roger Rosenberg and Rob Scheps during the first set of the official opening night of Take Five's spacious new location on Friday, October 24. That number would have filled the previous locale.
"It feels like the old place gave birth to triplets," Scheps joked.
There's lots to love about the revamped Take Five. The sound on Friday- especially the depth and richness of Bowman's bass- was superb. The relaxed atmosphere of the old venue also survived the move.
By doubling down on their daring investment in the area's jazz scene, proprietors Doug and Lori Chandler, Plastic Sax's People of the Year in 2012, continue to improve the quality of life of the area's jazz aficionados.
(Original image by Plastic Sax.)
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