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.
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, Telegram, and Twitter feeds!
Week of 11/14/2021
Sunday 11/14/2021
Almost "A" Duo + Matt Stewart at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (4-6pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Dorothy Martirano (violin/effects), Armand Beaudoin (bassetto/effects), Matt Stewart (guitar)Tuesday 11/16/2021
UIUC Jazz Guitar Ensemble at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (7:30pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Brad Wheeler Group at Boomerangs Bar and Grill in in Urbana (6-9pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Brad Wheeler (saxophone), Jose Gobbo (guitar), Ben Taylor (bass), Josh Quirk (drums)Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (9pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Wednesday 11/17/2021
Jesus Fuentes Quartet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Friday 11/19/2021
Jeff Helgesen and Friends w/Scott Frillman at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jeff Helgesen (trumpet), Scott Frillman (saxophone), Kurt Reeder (keyboard), Emma Taylor (bass), Frank Kurtz (drums)Simply This Quintet at NOLA's Rock Bar in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Saturday 11/20/2021
Avant-Gardians at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (4-6pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Week of 11/21/2021
Sunday 11/21/2021
Katie Flynn w/Kurt Reeder at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (4-6pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Katie Flynn (vocals), Kurt Reeder (keyboard)Monday 11/22/2021
Parkland Jazz Combo at Parkland College Second Stage Theatre in Champaign (7pm, free admission)
Jonny Beckett (saxophone), Jeffrey Corman-Mittlesteadt (guitar), Paul Freedman (guitar), Devin McClain (bass), Chris Walker (drums), Kevin Hart (leader/piano/vibes)Tuesday 11/23/2021
Matthew Miller Group at Boomerangs Bar and Grill in in Urbana (6-9pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Brian Stark (saxophone), Matthew Miller (vibes), Ben Taylor (bass), John Sergel (drums)Church Street Ramblers at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (6:30-8:30pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (9pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Wednesday 11/24/2021
Jose Gobbo w/Sam Peters at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jose Gobbo (guitar), Sam Peters (bass)Friday 11/26/2021
Kavi Naidu Group at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Kavi Naidu (saxophone) and friendsNew Orleans Jazz Machine at Nola's Rock Bar in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Carlyle Johnson (saxophone/clarinet) and friendsWeek of 11/28/2021
Sunday 11/28/2021
T.J. Quintet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (3-5pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Tuesday 11/30/2021
Jim Pryor Quartet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jim Pryor (keyboard), Reginald Lewis (saxophone), Emma Taylor (bass), Frank Kurtz (drums)Jazz TBA at Boomerangs Bar and Grill in in Urbana (6-9pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (9pm, no cover/donations encouraged
Wednesday 12/1/2021
Chip McNeill Quartet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Chip McNeill (saxophone) and friendsThursday 12/2/2021
UIUC Jazz Vocal Ensemble at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (7:30pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Friday 12/3/2021
Chip McNeill Quartet at Nola's Rock Bar in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Chip McNeill (saxophone) and friendsSaturday 12/4/2021
UIUC Jazz Trumpet Studio Recital at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (4-6pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Week of 12/5/2021
Tuesday 12/7/2021
Jazz TBA at Boomerangs Bar and Grill in in Urbana (6-9pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
SSG Trio at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (6:30pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Chip Stephens (keyboard), Larry Gray (bass), Joel Spencer (drums)Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (9pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Wednesday 12/8/2021
Matthew Storie Quartet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Friday 12/10/2021
Jazz Friends Quintet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Kavi Naidu Group at Nola's Rock Bar in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Kavi Naidu (saxophone) and friendsWeek of 12/12/2021
Tuesday 12/14/2021
Jazz TBA at Boomerangs Bar and Grill in in Urbana (6-9pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Illinois/Florida Jazz Collective at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (7:30-9pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (9pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Wednesday 12/15/2021
Tito Carrillo Group at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Friday 12/17/2021
Jeff Helgesen and Friends at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Brad Wheeler Group at Nola's Rock Bar in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Brad Wheeler (saxophone) and friendsWeek of 12/19/2021
Tuesday 12/21/2021
Jazz TBA at Boomerangs Bar and Grill in in Urbana (6-9pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (9pm, no cover/donations encouraged
Wednesday 12/22/2021
Vine Street Syncopators at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Randy Salman (clarinet), Barry Wagner (trombone/vocals), Jeff Helgesen (trumpet), Steve Meadows (banjo), Josh Houchin (bass)Week of 12/26/2021
Tuesday 12/28/2021
Jazz TBA at Boomerangs Bar and Grill in in Urbana (6-9pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (9pm, no cover/donations encouraged
Friday 12/31/2021
Vine Street Syncopators at Esquire Lounge in Champaign (5-8pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Randy Salman (clarinet), Barry Wagner (trombone/vocals), Jeff Helgesen (trumpet), Steve Meadows (banjo), Josh Houchin (bass)