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 7/7/2024

Tuesday 7/9/2024

David McEathron Keys Trio at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-6:30pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Almost "A" Quintet feat. Sam Gingher at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (7-9pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Matthew Miller (vibraphone), Brant Roberts (percussion)

Wednesday 7/10/2024

Justin Dyar 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)

Friday 7/12/2024

Erik Lund's Jazz Friends Quintet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Leon Lewis-Nicol Quartet at The Venue in Champaign (7pm, admission charged)

Opening band: Anthony w/ The Casual Blend

Week of 7/14/2024

Monday 7/15/2024

ISYM Jazz Faculty Showcase at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5:30-7:30pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

(feat. Larry Gray & Rich Dole)

Tuesday 7/16/2024

Fiddle-Sax Fusion Band at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Wednesday 7/17/2024

Jim Pugh & Friends 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 7/12/2024

Jeff Helgesen & Friends at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

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)

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)

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)