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Brad Wheeler Fusioney Band
Rose Bowl Tavern
106 N. Race St.
Urbana, Illinois 61801
(217) 367-7031
Category
Hours
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An eclectic set of original songs. Multistlistic.
Bossa, Samba, blues, ballads, jazz rock/funk and swing.
Brad Wheeler is a premiere saxophonist, composer, arranger, and educator.
He has has performed with Mose Allison, Kurt Elling, Von Freeman,
Laurence Hobgood, the Chicago Jazz Orchestra, the Jazz Members Big Band,
Jim McNeely, Ed Petersen Quintet, Willie Pickens, the Joel Spencer quartet,
Paul Wertico and Joe Williams. In 1990, he moved to Paris where he led his
own groups and performed with such artists as Steve Arguelles, Ronan Guilfoyle,
Riccardo Del Fra, Mory Kante, Horace Parlan, Johnnie Griffin, Ben Sidran and
Youssou n'dour. He is featured on numerous recordings.
Jazz Happy Hour at The Rose Bowl Tavern (Every Wednesday and Friday)
features a rotating cast of the best local and regional musicians performing
a diverse array of jazz styles and flavors. 5 - 7pm, start the evening with
great music, tasty drinks and good times in a cozy-no frills environment!
BYO Food
Never a cover.
Tips for the musicians are always appreciated.