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 11/26/2023

Monday 11/27/2023

UIUC Repertory Jazz Ensemble at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5:30-7:30pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Tuesday 11/28/2023

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

Wednesday 11/29/2023

The Nguyen 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 12/1/2023

Jordan Kaye's Django Wrangle at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

UIUC Concert Jazz Band at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (7:30pm, admission charged)

Saturday 12/2/2023

UIUC Jazz Guitar Ensemble at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (3pm, admission charged)

UIUC Latin Jazz Ensemble at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (7:30pm, admission charged)

Week of 12/3/2023

Sunday 12/3/2023

UIUC Brazilian Jazz Ensemble at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (3pm, admission charged)

UIUC Jazz Vocal Ensemble and Vocal Combos at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (7:30pm, admission charged)

Tuesday 12/5/2023

UIUC Vocal Jazz Ensemble at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

UIUC Repertory Jazz Ensemble at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (7:30pm, admission charged)

Wednesday 12/6/2023

Reggie Lewis and Friends at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

UIUC Jazz Combos at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (7:30pm, admission charged)

Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Friday 12/8/2023

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

Week of 12/10/2023

Wednesday 12/13/2023

TromBari 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 12/15/2023

Jeff Helgesen and the Old Guard at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Chuck Tripp (guitar), Scott Frillman (saxophone), John Hurtubise (bass), Larry Beers (drums), Jeff Helgesen (trumpet)

Week of 12/17/2023

Tuesday 12/19/2023

Hot Club of Urbana's Charlie Brown Christmas at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Wednesday 12/20/2023

Larry Gray w/Beto Rodrigues at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Larry Gray (guitar/accordian), Beto Rodrigues (guitar)

Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Week of 12/24/2023

Wednesday 12/27/2023

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), John Tubbs (bass)

Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Friday 12/29/2023

Jay Ferguson Trio at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Week of 12/31/2023

Sunday 12/31/2023

Vine Street Syncopators at Esquire Lounge in Champaign (5-8pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Randy Salman (clarinet), Barry Wagner (trombone/vocals), Jeff Helgesen (trumpet), Josh Houchin (bass), Steve Meadows (banjo)

Week of 1/7/2024

Tuesday 1/9/2024

Jim Pryor Trio at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Jim Pryor (piano), Sam Olson (bass), Jay Ferguson (drums)

Week of 1/14/2024

Week of 1/21/2024

Sunday 1/21/2024

Jim Pryor Trio at Urbana Free Library (2-3pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Jim Pryor (piano), Sam Olson (bass), Jay Ferguson (drums)

Week of 1/28/2024