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 11/26/2023
Monday 11/27/2023
UIUC Repertory Jazz Ensemble at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5:30-7:30pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Tuesday 11/28/2023
UIUC Jazz Faculty at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Wednesday 11/29/2023
The Nguyen Quintet 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 12/1/2023
Jordan Kaye's Django Wrangle at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
UIUC Concert Jazz Band at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (7:30pm, admission charged)
Saturday 12/2/2023
UIUC Jazz Guitar Ensemble at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (3pm, admission charged)
UIUC Latin Jazz Ensemble at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (7:30pm, admission charged)
Week of 12/3/2023
Sunday 12/3/2023
UIUC Brazilian Jazz Ensemble at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (3pm, admission charged)
UIUC Jazz Vocal Ensemble and Vocal Combos at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (7:30pm, admission charged)
Tuesday 12/5/2023
UIUC Vocal Jazz Ensemble at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
UIUC Repertory Jazz Ensemble at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (7:30pm, admission charged)
Wednesday 12/6/2023
Reggie Lewis and Friends at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
UIUC Jazz Combos at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts (7:30pm, admission charged)
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Friday 12/8/2023
Erik Lund's Jazz Friends Quintet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Week of 12/10/2023
Wednesday 12/13/2023
TromBari 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 12/15/2023
Jeff Helgesen and the Old Guard at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Chuck Tripp (guitar), Scott Frillman (saxophone), John Hurtubise (bass), Larry Beers (drums), Jeff Helgesen (trumpet)Week of 12/17/2023
Tuesday 12/19/2023
Hot Club of Urbana's Charlie Brown Christmas at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Wednesday 12/20/2023
Larry Gray w/Beto Rodrigues at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Larry Gray (guitar/accordian), Beto Rodrigues (guitar)Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Week of 12/24/2023
Wednesday 12/27/2023
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), John Tubbs (bass)Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Friday 12/29/2023
Jay Ferguson Trio at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Week of 12/31/2023
Sunday 12/31/2023
Vine Street Syncopators at Esquire Lounge in Champaign (5-8pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Randy Salman (clarinet), Barry Wagner (trombone/vocals), Jeff Helgesen (trumpet), Josh Houchin (bass), Steve Meadows (banjo)Week of 1/7/2024
Tuesday 1/9/2024
Jim Pryor Trio at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jim Pryor (piano), Sam Olson (bass), Jay Ferguson (drums)Week of 1/14/2024
Week of 1/21/2024
Sunday 1/21/2024
Jim Pryor Trio at Urbana Free Library (2-3pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jim Pryor (piano), Sam Olson (bass), Jay Ferguson (drums)