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Date/Time
Date(s) - 10/14/2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Rose Bowl Tavern
Categories
CU Jazz Festival brings music to central Illinois for a full 4-day event in October. Come hear musicians from New York, Chicago and even Champaign-Urbana, there is something for everyone. Shows take place across the CU area including GalleryArt Bar, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and RoseBowl.
Details about specific performances will be posted on their website.
Schedule
This schedule is subject to change.
Joni Mitchell Revisited – Oct. 14, Rose Bowl, 5 – 7 p.m. New arrangements of Joni favorites, brought to life by special Festival nonet, and sung by Zandi Moreano. Not to be missed!
Kyle Swan Quartet – Oct. 15, Krannert Center, 530 – 7 p.m.Swinging and grooving- bringing his Chicago influences and years of experience, you are in good musical hands with this quartet.
Leap Day Trio – Oct. 16, Gallery Art Bar, 6 – 8 p.m.Matt Wilson, Jeff Lederer and Mimi Jones, a rare presentation of this group. Sharing sounds and spirits with abandon, this will be a freeing and joyful experience. (There might even be a new album)
Allison Philips 4tet- Oct. 17, Galley Art Bar, 6 – 8 p.m.With a new album in tow, starting a Midwest tour, this group is fresh, exciting and will propel us all with their soaring melodies.
Jazz Brunch – Oct. 18, venue TBA, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Get your tickets soon before they sell out!
More opportunities to enjoy Jazz in Champaign-Urbana this fall
Hot Fives: John Cooper – Oct. 8, OLLI Champaign, 330 – 5 p.m.Taking us deep into the brilliance and context for Louis Armstrong, Cooper brings his own sound and approach to these pivotal moments of jazz.
Listening with Scissors with Kinsey – Oct. 21, Royer House Urbana, 6 – 8 p.m.Inspired by Matisse, come listen, create and make your very own visual art pieces. Kinsey will take you through the steps, no experience needed. Registration is free.
Please remember that events may be canceled or rescheduled last minute due to unpredictable weather or other factors. We encourage you to reach out to event organizers before heading out to an event to verify it is still happening.
