Jazz in Champaign-Urbana
Upcoming jazz events in the Champaign-Urbana area. List updated as time allows. To have your event included, please send email to champaignurbanajazz@gmail.com.
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Week of 9/29/2024
Sunday 9/29/2024
Zouki Boom at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (4-6pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Matt Stewart (guitar/bouzouki), Doro Martirano (bari violin), Armand Beaudoin (bassetto), Ricardo Flores (perucssion)Tuesday 10/1/2024
Brad Wheeler Fusioney Band at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Wednesday 10/2/2024
Larry Gray Guitar Trio at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Larry Gray (guitar), Emma Taylor (bass), Frank Kurtz (drums)Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Thursday 10/3/2024
Chip McNeill Quartet at Seven Saints in Champaign (7-9pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Week of 10/6/2024
Sunday 10/6/2024
Peter Tejerina Nonet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (3-5pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Tuesday 10/8/2024
Chris Mondak Band at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (6-8pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Wednesday 10/9/2024
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Thursday 10/10/2024
Twin Talk at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (Stage 5) in Urbana (5-7pm, free)
Dustin Laurenzi (saxophone), Katie Ernst (bass/vocals), Andrew Green (drums)Trio M at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (Great Hall) in Urbana (7:30pm, free w/ticket)
Myra Melfort (piano), Matt Wilson (drums), Mark Dresser (bass)Friday 10/11/2024
Erik Lund Jazz Friends Quintet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jeff Helgesen (trumpet), Erik Lund (trombone), Leon Lewis-Nicol (piano), Emma Taylor (bass), Ricardo Flores (drums)Saturday 10/12/2024
Brad + Guido at Krannert Art Museum (Main Gallery) in Urbana (1-3pm, free)
Brant Roberts, percussion, Guido Sanchez, guitarKalia Vandever at Analog Wine Bar in Urbana (7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Week of 10/13/2024
Sunday 10/13/2024
Jazz Brunch at Cowboy Monkey in Champaign (11am-2pm, ticketed event)
John Moulder (guitar), Larry Gray (bass)Sam Olson Trio at Champaign Public Library (3-4pm, free)
New Orleans Jazz Machine at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (4-6pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Wednesday 10/16/2024
Jose Gobbo + Ana de Oliveira at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Friday 10/18/2024
Jeff Helgesen/Scott Frillman Organ Quintet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jeff Helgesen (trumpet), Scott Frillman (saxophone), Kurt Reeder (organ), Chuck Tripp (guitar), Jay Ferguson (drums)Week of 10/20/2024
Tuesday 10/22/2024
TromBari at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Wednesday 10/23/2024
Vine Street Syncopators at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Barry Wagner (trombone/vocals), Randy Salman (clarinet), Jeff Helgesen (trumpet), Steve Meadows (banjo), Josh Houchin (bass)Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Thursday 10/24/2024
Kenny Phelps Quartet at Gallery ArtBar in Urbana (7:30-9pm)
Kenny Phelps (drums) and invited guesFriday 10/25/2024
Latin American Jazz Ensemble at Urbana Free Library (4-5pm, free)
Jam session feat. Troy Roberts at 25 O’Clock Brewery in Urbana (8pm, free)
Saturday 10/26/2024
UIUC Vocal Jazz Ensemble/Emma Taylor Trio at Wesley Church in Urbana Urbana (7-9pm, free)
Week of 10/27/2024
Sunday 10/27/2024
Illinois Wesleyan Trio/EIU Sextet at Neil St Blues in Champaign (5-7pm, free)
Tuesday 10/22/2024
Leon Lewis-Nicol Trio at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Wednesday 10/30/2024
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Week of 11/3/2024
Wednesday 11/6/2024
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Week of 11/10/2024
Wednesday 11/13/2024
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Week of 11/17/2024
Wednesday 11/20/2024
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Week of 11/24/2024
Wednesday 11/27/2024
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)