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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Maria Rodriguez and Chip McNeil Quartet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5:30-7:30pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Larry Gray Guitar/Accordion 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)
Broadmoor Quartet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Kurt Reeder (piano), Kavi Naidu (reeds/flute), Sam Calhoon (bass), Sean Kutzko (percussion), Nancy Livingston (vocals)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)
Kurt Reeder ORGANization at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Kurt Reeder (organ), Beto Rodrigues (guitar), Reginald Lewis (saxophone). Sean Kutzko (percussion), Ian Shepherd (drums)Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Emily Kuhn Quintet at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts/Stage 5 in Urbana (5-7pm, free)
Emily Kuhn (trumpet), Meghan Stagl (piano/vocals), Erik Skov (guitar), Kitt Lyles (bass), Gustavo Cortiñas (drums)Jeff Helgesen/Scott Frillman Quintet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jeff Helgesen (trumpet), Scott Frillman (saxophone), Kurt Reeder (organ), Larry Gray (guitar), Jay Ferguson (drums)Alex Massa/WATER MUSIC at Gallery Art Bart in Urbana (5-7pm, free admission)
Alex Massa (trumpet), Mai Sugimoto (saxophone). Dustin Laurenzi (saxophone), Isaiah Spencer (drums)Alex Manfredo Sings Nancy King at Gallery Art Bar in Urbana (4-6pm, free admission)
Alex Manfredo (vocals), Evan Whitted (guitar), Mex Beckman (bass)Kevin Hart Trio at Plant Mode in Champaign (7-9pm, free)
Kevin Hart (piano), Josh Houchin (bass), Cory Flanigan (drums)Jazz Brunch featuring Thaddeus Tuke at Seven Saints in Champaign (11am-2pm, tickets available at cujazzfest.org)
Whitney Ashe plays Oscar Peterson at Urbana Free Library (2-3pm, free)
David McEathron Quartet 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)
Jim Prior Trio at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jim Pryor (piano), Troy Robertson (bass), Max Osawa (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)
Larry Gray Guitar/Accordion 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)
Jazz Friends 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)
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)
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Vine Street Syncopators at Esquire Lounge in Champaign (5-8pm, 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)