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 7/21/2024
Wednesday 7/24/2024
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 7/25/2024
Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project at Commissioner's Park in Champaign (6-8pm, free)
Leon Lewis-Nicol Group at Seven Saints in Champaign (7-9pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Friday 7/26/2024
Jay Ferguson Trio at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Week of 7/28/2024
Wednesday 7/31/2024
Crystal Rebone Jazz Quintet 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)
Saturday 8/3/2024
Leon Lewis-Nicol Group at Seven Saints in Champaign (7-10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Week of 8/4/2024
Wednesday 8/7/2024
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Saturday 8/7/2024
Reginald Lewis Group at Seven Saints in Champaign (7-10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Week of 8/11/2024
Wednesday 8/14/2024
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Friday 8/16/2024
Jeff Helgesen and Friends at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jeff Helgesen (trumpet), Chip McNeill (saxophone), Leon Lewis-Nicol (keyboard), Max Beckman (bass), Frank Kurtz (drums)Week of 8/18/2024
Wednesday 8/21/2024
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Week of 8/25/2024
Wednesday 8/28/2024
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
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)