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.
Want periodic emails from local jazz about their upcoming gigs? Subscribe to the CUJAZZ mailing list by sending a message with SUBSCRIBE in the subject line.
Announcements regarding live jazz appear (almost) daily on our Facebook and Twitter feeds!
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)
TromBari at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (7-9pm, 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), Steve Meadows (banjo), Josh Houchin (bass)Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Krannert Center Uncorked with Darius Brubeck at KCPA/Stage 5 in Urbana (5-7pm, free admission)
Darius Brubeck (piano), Adib Young (saxophone), Emma Taylor (bass), Max Osawa (drums)Jay Ferguson Trio at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
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 concert 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)UIUC Jazz Guitar Ensemble 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)
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)
Larry Gray Accordion/Guitar Trio at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Larry Gray (accordion, guitar), Emma Taylor (bass), Frank Kurtz (drums)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)
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), Scott Frillman (bari), Jordan Kaye (g), Paul Johnston (p), Evani Pluta (b), Dominic Gomes (dr)Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Kevin Hart Trio at Baxter's American Grille in Champaign (6-9pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jeff Helgesen Quintet w/Chip McNeill at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Barak/Naidu at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Gomeh Barak (trumpet), Kavi Naidu (woodwinds)Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Robert Brooks Quartet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Vine Street Syncopators at Esquire Lounge in Champaign (2-5pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Barry Wagner (trombone/vocals), Randy Salman (clarinet), Jeff Helgesen (trumpet), Steve Meadows (banjo), Josh Houchin (bass)Hot Club of Urbana at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (3-5pm, 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), Steve Meadows (banjo), Josh Houchin (bass)Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
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)Larry Gray Accordion/Guitar Trio at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Larry Gray (accordion, guitar), Emma Taylor (bass), Frank Kurtz (drums)