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 7/21/2024

Wednesday 7/24/2024

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)

Thursday 7/25/2024

Craig Russo Latin Jazz Project at Commissioner's Park in  Champaign (6-8pm, free)

Leon Lewis-Nicol Group at Seven Saints in Champaign (7-9pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Friday 7/26/2024

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

Week of 7/28/2024

Wednesday 7/31/2024

Crystal Rebone Jazz 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)

Saturday 8/3/2024

Leon Lewis-Nicol Group at Seven Saints in Champaign (7-10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Week of 8/4/2024

Wednesday 8/7/2024

Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Saturday 8/7/2024

Reginald Lewis Group at Seven Saints in Champaign (7-10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Week of 8/11/2024

Wednesday 8/14/2024

Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Friday 8/16/2024

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

Jeff Helgesen (trumpet), Chip McNeill (saxophone), Leon Lewis-Nicol (keyboard), Max Beckman (bass), Frank Kurtz (drums)

Week of 8/18/2024

Wednesday 8/21/2024

Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Week of 8/25/2024

Wednesday 8/28/2024

Jazz Jam at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (10pm, 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)