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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Reginald Lewis Group 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)
Jazz Friends Quintet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jeff Helgesen - trumpet, Erik Lund - trombone, George Turner - guitar, Armand Beaudoin - bass, Jay Ferguson - drumsMax Osawa Chordless Trio at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (7-9pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
CU Jazz Fest Nonet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Zando Moreano (voice), Jenelle Orcherton (alto sax), Katie Zaucha (tenor sax), Amy Meyers (trumpet), David Fletcher (trombone), Max Beckman (bass), David McEathron (piano), Nick Young (guitar), Jamie Ryan (drums)Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Kyle Swan at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana (5:30-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Kyle Swan (drums) and friendsJeff Helgesen Quintet w/Chip McNeill at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Leap Day Trio at Gallery Art Bar in Urbana (6-8pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Matt Wilson (drums), Jeff Lederer (saxophone) and Mimi Jones (bass)Allison Philips 4tet at Gallery Art Bar in Urbana (6-8pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Allison Philips (trumpet), Neta Raanan (tenor sax), Isaac Levien (bass), Connor Parks (drums)Beto Rodrigues Guitar Duo at Maize in Champaign (11:30am-1pm, admission charged)
Larry Gray Accordian/Guitar Trio at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5:30-7:30pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Broadmoor Quartet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Listening with Scissors at Royer House in Urbana (6-8pm, free/registration required)
Kinsey Fitzgerald (live art), Jenelle Orcherton, (saxophone)Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Hot Club of Urbana at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Brad Wheeler Fusioney Band at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5:30-7:30pm, 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), Josh Houchin (bass), Steve Meadows (banjo)Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jay Ferguson Group at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Kevin Hart and the Vibe Tribe at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Kevin Hart (vibraphone), Jonny Beckett (saxophones/flute), George Turner (guitar), Max Beckman (bass), Tom Marko (drums)Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
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), Josh Houchin (bass), Steve Meadows (banjo)Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)