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Andrew Binder's Conspiracy Deliracy at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
The Jaybirds at Gallery Art Bar in Urbana (8-10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jeff Helgesen/Scott Frillman Organ Quintet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Scott Frillman (saxophone), Jeff Helgesen (trumpet), Kurt Reeder (organ), Chuck Tripp (guitar), Larry Beers (drums)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)
Jay Ferguson Trio at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
The Kurt Reeder ORGANization at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (7-9pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Kurt Reeder (organ), Beto Rodrigues (guitar), Reginald Lewis (sax), Sean Kutzko (percussion), Ian Shepherd (drums)Larry Gray Guitar/Accordian Trio 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)
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Leon Lewis-Nicol Quartet at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (Stage 5) (5-7pm, free)
Leon Lewis-Nicol (piano), Reginald Lewis (sax), Sam Olson (bass), Max Osawa (drums)Jazz Friends Quintet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Broadmoor Quartet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Kurt Reeder (piano), Kyle Hunt (trombone), Sam Olson (bass), Sean Kutzko (percussion), Nancy Livingston (vocals)Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
The Kurt Reeder ORGANization at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (Stage 5) (5-7pm, free)
Kurt Reeder (organ), Beto Rodrigues (guitar), Reginald Lewis (sax), Sean Kutzko (percussion), Ian Shepherd (drums)Jeff Helgesen and Friends at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, 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)
Broadmoor Quartet at Houlihan's in Champaign (6-8pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Kurt Reeder (piano), Kyle Hunt (trombone), Sam Olson (bass), Sean Kutzko (percussion), Nancy Livingston (vocals)Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Broadmoor Quartet at Baxter's American Grill in Champaign (6-9pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Kurt Reeder (piano), Kyle Hunt (trombone), Sam Olson (bass), Sean Kutzko (percussion), Nancy Livingston (vocals)