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 GrayWednesday 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)