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 3/10/2024

Wednesday 3/13/2024

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

Goio Lima, Beto Rodrigues and Friends at Gallery Art Bar in Urbana (7-9pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

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

Friday 3/15/2024

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

Jeff Helgesen (trumpet), Chip McNeill (saxophone), Paul Johnston (piano), Sam Olson (bass), Max Osawa (drums)

Week of 3/17/2024

Wednesday 3/20/2024

Leon Lewis-Nicol Trio at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (5-7pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Goio Lima, Beto Rodrigues and Friends at Gallery Art Bar in Urbana (7-9pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

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

Friday 3/22/2024

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

Saturday 3/23/2024

Jive Bag at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (2-4pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Week of 3/24/2024

Sunday 3/24/2024

Church Street Ramblers at Rose Bowl Tavern in Urbana (4-6pm, no cover/donations encouraged)

Monday 3/25/2024

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

Tuesday 3/26/2024

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

Wednesday 3/27/2024

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 3/29/2024

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

Week of 3/31/2024

Wednesday 4/3/2024

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