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)