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 3/24/2024

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)

Week of 4/7/2024

Wednesday 4/10/2024

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

Week of 4/14/2024

Sunday, 4/15/2024

CU International Jazz Day at Spurlock Museum in Urbana (2-3:30pm, free admission)

"Ellington Lives! Swingin' and Singin' Three Generations On"  led by UIUC professors Barrington Coleman and Larry Gray

Wednesday 4/17/2024

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

Week of 4/21/2024

Wednesday 4/24/2024

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

Week of 4/28/2024