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 4/13/2025
Wednesday 4/16/2025
UIUC Jazz Septet 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 4/18/2025
Jeff Helgesen and Friends at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jeff Helgesen (trumpet), Scott Frillman (saxophone),TBA (piano), Max Beckman (bass), Jay Ferguson (drums)Week of 4/20/2025
Monday 4/21/2025
UIUC Jazz Repertory Orchestra at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5:30-7:30pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Parkland Jazz Combo at Parkland College/Second Stage Theater in Champaign (7-8:15pm, free admission)
Tuesday 4/22/2025
TromBari at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (7-9pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Wednesday 4/23/2025
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 4/25/2025
Jay Ferguson Trio at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Week of 4/27/2025
Sunday 4/27/2025
C-U at the Crossroads concert/panel discussion at Spurlock Museum in Urbana (2-3:30pm, free admission)
feat. Jose Gobbo (g), Beto Rodrigues (g), Xintian Yu (voc), Paul Johnston (p), Evani Pluta (b), Max Osawa, (dr)C-U at the Crossroads at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (4:30-6pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
feat. Jose Gobbo (g), Beto Rodrigues (g), Xintian Yu (voc), Paul Johnston (p), Evani Pluta (b), Max Osawa, (dr)Monday 4/28/2025
UIUC Jazz Guitar Ensemble at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5:30-7:30pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Wednesday 4/30/2025
Broadmoor Quartet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Kurt Reeder (piano), Sean Kutzko (percussion), Kyle Hunt (trombone), Sam Olson (bass), Nancy Livingston (vocals)Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Week of 5/4/2025
Wednesday, 5/7/2025
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Week of 5/11/2025
Sunday, 5/11/2025
Peter Tijerina Nonet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (3-5pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Victoria Lozano (voc), Justin Dyar (tp) Peter Tijerina (tb), Jenelle Orcherton (as/cl), Nata Verthein (ts), Joseph Anderson (bari), Jordan Kaye (g), Paul Johnston (p), Evani Pluta (b), Dominic Gomes (dr)Wednesday, 5/14/2025
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Thursday, 5/15/2025
Kevin Hart Trio at Baxter's American Grille in Chapaign (6-9pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Week of 5/18/2025
Wednesday, 5/28/2025
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Week of 5/25/2025
Wednesday, 5/28/2025
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Week of 6/1/2025
Sunday 6/1/2025
Peter Tijerina Nonet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (3-5pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Victoria Lozano (voc), Justin Dyar (tp) Peter Tijerina (tb), Jenelle Orcherton (as/cl), Nata Verthein (ts), Joseph Anderson (bari), Jordan Kaye (g), Paul Johnston (p), Evani Pluta (b), Dominic Gomes (dr)