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 12/15/2024
Monday 12/16/2024
Ana de Oliveira/Jose Gobbo Trio at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5:30-7:30pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Tuesday 12/17/2024
Hot Club of Urbana at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Wednesday 12/18/2024
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), Jordan Kaye (banjo), Josh Houchin (bass)Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Friday 12/20/2024
Jeff Helgesen and Friends at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jeff Helgesen (trumpet), Scott Frillman (saxophone), Chuck Tripp (guitar), Kurt Reeder (organ), Frank Kurtz (drums)Week of 12/22/2024
Tuesday 12/24/2025
Church Street Ramblers and Friends at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Friday 12/27/2024
Jay Ferguson Trio at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Week of 12/29/2024
Sunday 12/29/2024
New Orleans Jazz Machine at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (4-6pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Tuesday 12/31/2024
Vine Street Syncopators at Esquire Lounge in Champaign (5-8pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Barry Wagner (trombone/vocals), Randy Salman (clarinet), Jeff Helgesen (trumpet), Jordan Kaye (banjo), Josh Houchin (bass)TromBari at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Wednesday 1/1/2025
Larry Gray Guitar/Accordion Trio at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Week of 1/5/2025
Wednesday 1/8/2025
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Week of 1/12/2025
Wednesday 1/15/2025
Broadmoor Quartet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Sean Kutzko (percussion), Kurt Reeder (piano), Sam Olson (bass), and Kyle Hunt (trombone), Nancy Livingston (vocals)Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Week of 1/19/2025
Wednesday 1/22/2025
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Week of 1/26/2025
Wednesday 1/29/2025
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)