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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SEXTET at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Julian Brennan-Pomatto (saxophones), Kavi Naidu (woodwinds), Jack Obrebski (trumpet), David McEathron (piano), Max Beckman (bass), Isaiah Keith (drums)Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jeff Helgesen/Scott Frillman Sextet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jeff Helgesen (trumpet), Scott Frillman (saxophone), Jerimiah St. John (trombone), Jim Pryor (piano), Max Beckman (bass), Larry Beers (drums)New Orleans Jazz Machine at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (3-5pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Ken Smith/Beto Rodrigues Duo at The Blind Pig in Champaign (6-8pm, 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), Jordan Kaye (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)
UIUC Jazz Guitar Ensemble at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5:30-7:30pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
TromBari at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (7-9pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Broadmoor Quartet 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)
Django Wrangle at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
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)
CU Jazz Nonet 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)
Jeff Helgesen and Friends at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
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)
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)