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 11/17/2024

Monday 11/18/2024

UIUC Jazz Trombone Ensemble at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5:30-7:30pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Parkland Jazz Combo at Parkland College Second Stage Theatre (7pm, free admission)

Wednesday 11/20/2024

Vine Street Syncopators 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 11/22/2024

Kurt Reeder and Friends: Peanuts Holiday Tribute at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Week of 11/24/2024

Wednesday 11/27/2024

Reginald Lewis 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 11/29/2024

Jay Ferguson Trio at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Week of 12/1/2024

Wednesday 12/4/2024

Larry Gray Guitar/Accordian 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)

Friday 12/6/2024

Jordan Kaye's Django Wrangle at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Week of 12/8/2024

Wednesday 12/11/2024

Robert Brooks Quintet ft. Andy Wheelock 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 12/13/2024

Erik Lund's Jazz Friends Quintet at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Saturday 12/143/2024

Rose Bowl Holiday Spectacular at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Week of 12/15/2024

Tuesday 12/17/2024

Hot Club of Urbana at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Wednesday 12/18/2024

Vine Street Syncopators 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 12/20/2024

Jeff Helgesen and Friends at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Week of 12/22/2024

Friday 12/27/2024

Jay Ferguson Trio at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Week of 12/29/2024

Tuesday 12/31/2024

Vine Street Syncopators at Esquire Lounge in Champaign (5-8pm, no cover/donations encouraged)