Joshua Redman live in Urbana

Experience Joshua Redman live on October 9th

Joshua Redman is scheduled to perform at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts’ Tyron Festival Theater in Urbana, Illinois on October 9, 2026. Redman is a highly acclaimed jazz saxophonist known for a style that blends post-bop improvisation with elements of groove-based music and global influences. His work often incorporates harmonic complexity alongside rhythmic drive, drawing from both the tradition of jazz masters and contemporary musical ideas. He frequently leads ensembles featuring a diverse range of instrumentation and compositional approaches.

The Tyron Festival Theater is one of the performance venues within the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Opened in 1969, the Krannert Center was designed by Max Abramovitz and stands as a significant example of Brutalist architecture. The Tyron Festival Theater specifically is a proscenium theater primarily used for dance, opera, and larger musical performances; it seats approximately 2,023 patrons. It has hosted numerous nationally and internationally renowned artists across various disciplines throughout its history and serves as a central cultural hub for the university and surrounding community.