Sven sits down on the steps of the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts to chat with Jennelle Orcherton, Artistic Director of the CU Jazz Festival.  (October 14th-17th, 2021) They talk about how the CU Jazz Fest, looking towards the future, and ideas about what makes a good musical community.  


Schedule: (https://cujazzfest.wixsite.com/cujazzfest)


Thur Oct 14- Opening Night Party @ 111 N. Broadway Ave, Urbana - 7:00 pm


Fri Oct 15  - Jeff Helgensen + Friends  @ Rose Bowl Tavern - 5:00 pm


                  - Andrey Goncalves Group | The Claudettes @ Rose Bowl Tavern - 7:30 pm (Ticket Link)


Sat Oct 16 - Blue Funk All Stars @ Rose Bowl Tavern - 1:00 pm


                 - HAT Trio @ Rose Bowl Tavern - 4:00PM


                 - Simply This Quintet @ First Presbyterian Church - 5:00 PM


                 - Jazz + Lit | Whitney Ashe @ The Literary Book Bar - 7:00 PM


Sun Oct 17 - Jazz Brunch w/ Matther Miller Duo @ Seven Saints - 11:30 PM (Ticket Link)


                   - Eric Devey Group @ Champaign Public Library - 1:00 PM


                   - U of I Concert Jazz Band @ Rose Bowl Tavern - 2:00 PM


                   - Iron Post Jazz Orchestra @ Rose Bowl Tavern - 6:00 PM