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 9/15/2024
Wednesday 9/18/2024
Justin Dyar 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)
Thursday 9/19/2024
Reginald Lewis Organ Trio at Seven Saints in Champaign (7-9pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Friday 9/20/2024
Reginald Lewis Quartet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-6pm)
Week of 9/22/2024
Tuesday 9/24/2024
Jim Pugh and Friends at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Wednesday 9/25/2024
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 9/27/2024
Jay Ferguson Trio at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Week of 9/29/2024
Sunday 9/29/2024
Zouki Boom at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (4-6pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Matt Stewart (guitar/bouzouki), Doro Martirano (bari violin), Armand Beaudoin (bassetto), Ricardo Flores (perucssion)Tuesday 10/1/2024
Brad Wheeler Fusioney Band at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Wednesday 10/2/2024
Larry Gray Guitar Trio at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Larry Gray (guitar), Emma Taylor (bass), Frank Kurtz (drums)Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Week of 10/6/2024
Sunday 10/6/2024
Peter Tejerina Nonet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (3-5pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Tuesday 10/8/2024
The Chris Mondak Band at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (6-8pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Wednesday 10/9/2024
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Friday 10/11/2024
Erik Lund Jazz Friends Quintet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jeff Helgesen (trumpet), Erik Lund (trombone), Leon Lewis-Nicol (piano), Emma Taylor (bass), Ricardo Flores (drums)Week of 10/13/2024
Wednesday 10/16/2024
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Friday 10/18/2024
Jeff Helgesen/Scott Frillman Organ Quartet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)
Jeff Helgesen (trumpet), Scott Frillman (saxophone), Kurt Reeder (organ), Jay Ferguson (drums)Week of 10/20/2024
Wednesday 10/23/2024
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)
Week of 10/27/2024
Wednesday 10/30/2024
Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)