Hope you had a fun Halloween and lovely weekend! I enjoyed wonderful concerts last week. Ryan Matzinger with Stefan Karlsson, Bob Bowman, and Zach Harmon at Rialto, Bob Nell and Bob Bowman at Red Tractor Pizza, then Loren Stillman and Bob Bowman at Cikan House. All concerts were different and amazing!
* To musician friends, if you would like to add your message or on going projects like new albums on this website or news letter please contact me!
* Detail of these concerts can be changed due to artists/venues’ circumstances.

ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT PLONK

On Wednesday, November 7th from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Craig Hall Quartet will be performing at Plonk! Craig Hall on guitar, Silas Stewart on vibraphone, Michael Steele on bass, and Alex Platt on drums. They will be debuting lots of Craig Hall’s original tunes! Please come down with/without fun costumes and enjoy the music with glass of wine and delicious food! No Charge.
Plonk Wine Bozeman
Wednesday, November 7th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
https://plonkwine.com/

JAZZ NIGHT AT PETROLEUM CLUB, BILLINGS

Every Wednesday there is live jazz at Petroleum Club in Billings from 6:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. On this Wednesday, November 7th Alex Nauman on guitar and Bob Bowman on bass will be making fantastic sounds! Wonderful food, great music, and beautiful view from 22nd floor of DoubleTree Hotel. This is normally a private room but it is open to music fans for a jazz night. Please tell that you come for Alex Nauman and Bob Bowman at the entrance.
Petroleum Club, Billings
22nd floor of DoubleTree hotel, Billings
Wednesday, November 7th
6:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.
http://billingspetroleumclub.com/

JAZZ/YOGA NIGHT HOSTED BY YOUR YOGA

On November 8th from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. come enjoy Jazz and Yoga Night hosted by Your Yoga! The Yoga session will be instructed by the one and only Jake Fleming along with background music from the John Swendseid Band : John Swendseid on sax, Alex Robilatta  on guitar, Sean Lehman on bass, and Alex Platt on drums. They will be performing music from the album Guitar Band by Bob Reynolds.
Both Music and Yoga fans are encouraged to come experience this wonderful night and see how well these art forms work together! If you’re looking for a great date night this is it! *In the event you aren’t interested in participating with the class you are more than welcome to sit on a mat and listen to the music!
Your Yoga Bozeman
Thursday, November 8th
9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Limited to 40 people, $10.00 admission
Yoga instructor: Jake Fleming
https://www.facebook.com/events/993944367457499/

ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA

Every Friday, there is a Jazz Night at Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman from 7:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  This Friday Luminous : Silas Stewart on vibraphone, Michael Steele on bass, and Josh Poole on drums will be playing wonderful music! Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with good live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine!
Red Tractor pizza
Friday, November 9th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
http://www.redtractorpizza.com/

BLACK MARKET TRUST AT THE STORY MANSION ON NOVEMBER 9TH

The Black Market Trust is a five member jazz band based in Los Angeles. Since the 2012 release of their all instrumental debut album “The Black Market Trust,” a milestone in the genre of gypsy jazz, the band has gone on to record two more albums, maintain a busy touring schedule, and have their music featured on TV shows like the ABC television series “Happy Endings” and the Hulu original program “Casual.” The band features the Django Reinhardt inspired gypsy sound of acoustic instruments, and infuses classics from the Great American Songbook with intricate vocal harmonies inspired by The Beach Boys, and other artists influential to the group. Their sophomore album “II” featured a Top Ten hit on the Adult Contemporary charts, a signature version of “Route 66”.
Story Mansion
811 S Willson Ave, Bozeman, MT
Friday, November 9th
7:20 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Tickets available Cactus Record ( $23.00 – $24.00 )

2ND SATURDAY SWING DANCE

The next 2nd Saturday Swing Dance will be Nov 10th. Vintage style swing dancing plus lots of old school and new school swing and blues for your dancing and listening pleasure. There is a basic swing lesson at 7pm and DJ’ed music starts at 8pm with dancing going until 10:30pm.
$5 at the door. No partner or experience needed. Come to the Masonic Lodge Ballroom (14 S Tracy) and enjoy an evening of great music, fantastic people, and fun dancing!
Masonic Lodge Ballroom
14 S Tracy Ave, Bozeman, MT
Saturday, November 10th
7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
https://www.bozemanswing.com/

ON SATURDAY NIGHT AT WILD GINGER IN BILLINGS

On this Saturday, November 10th Alex Nauman on guitar, Bob Bowman on bass, and Brad Edwards on drums are making fun, exciting, and fantastic sounds at Wild Ginger in Billings! Please come down to enjoy wonderful night of music with exquisite Asian cuisine! No charge.
Wild Ginger
Saturday, November 10th
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
http://wildgingermt.com/

ON SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE EAGLES THE BRIDGER MOUNTAIN BIG BAND

The Bridger Mountain Big Band performs at The Eagles on every Sunday led by a drummer Adam Greenberg.  No cover charge but there will be a tip jar so be generous. 😉 For more information please check https://www.facebook.com/TheBridgerMountainBigBand/.
The Eagles
Sunday, November 11th
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
https://www.facebook.com/bozemaneagles326/

ON SUNDAY NIGHT AT WALKERS IN BILLINGS

On every Sunday American Grill & Tapas Bar Walkers in Billings has Jazz night through 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Walkers features some of the very best jazz cats in the Rocky Mountain region and is well known for its depth of musicians. This week Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, Erik Olson on keys, Bob Bowman on bass, and Roxanne Jeppesen on drums will be performing! Please come down to enjoy the music with delicious food and drinks! No charge.
American Grill & Tapas Bar Walkers
Sunday, November 11th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
http://walkersgrill.com/

UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE CONCERTS

LIVINGSTON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2018

Tickets are now on sale for the 2018 Livingston Jazz Festival!
Focusing on a strong combination of performance, education, and improvisation within the jazz language; The Liv Jazz Fest will hold performances, clinics, and master classes from our guest artists, local professionals, and student musicians from around the state.
For more info, please visit : https://www.parkhighbands.org/livjazzfest

FRIDAY NIGHT – ERIC RICHARDS JAZZTET  & THE PARK HIGH JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Eric Richard // Piano & Trombone
Luca Rodoni // Trumpet
Scott Jeppesen // Saxophones
Alex Nauman // Guitar
Craig Hall // Bass
Zach Paris // Drums

SATURDAY NIGHT – ERIC RICHARDS JAZZ ENSEMBLE & THE PARK HIGH JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Mark Fenderson // Trumpet
Loren Stillman // Alto Sax
Brent Kotch // Baritone Sax
John Roberts // Trombone
– along with –
Eric Richard // Piano & Trombone
Luca Rodoni // Trumpet
Scott Jeppesen // Saxophones
Alex Nauman // Guitar
Craig Hall // Bass
Zach Paris // Drums

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY LATE NIGHT JAM
Alex Platt // Drums
Silas Stewart // Vibraphone
Eddie Tsuru // Bass


MJ WILLIAMS AND FRIENDS!

On Tuesday, November 20th, Squire House in Bozeman will host a unique and geographically diverse quartet of Montana jazz musicians. This performance will feature MJ Williams on vocals, Bob Bowman on bass, Jeremy Quick on guitar, and Alex Platt on drums. (Dinner will begin at 6:00 PM. )Tickets are $25, available directly through Squire House on 25 Mendenhall, or through online sales at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mj-williams-at-squire-house-tickets-52074315680

MJ Williams is a vocalist and trombonist who lives in Basin Montana but has traveled the world in search of musical ideas and opportunities to learn about music in all its many forms. Williams has performed in the Bozeman area with Kelly Roberti, Ann Tappan and many others for at least three decades. She has been involved in many recording projects including a CD recorded in France entitled “The MJ Williams Paris Project”. In her early career she performed at the Universal Jazz Coalition in New York City, the Bellevue Jazz Festival in Seattle WA. In 2013, MJ wrote a score for Mary Ellen Strom’s two channel video installation at the Longhouse Projects Gallery in New York City. In 2015 she performed at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis with pianist Bob Packwood. In 2016 she was a recipient of the Montana Governors’ Award to Artists.

Bob Bowman (Bozeman/Kansas City) has performed with numbers of artists including Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Frank Mantooth, Carmen McRae, Pat Coil, Freddie Hubbard, Bud Shank, Karrin Allyson, Dan Haerle, Steve Houghton, Steve Allee, Bill Mays, Clay Jenkins, Danny Embrey, Todd Strait, Loren Stillman, Bob Sheppard, Matt Otto, Rod Fleeman, John Stowell, Jerry Hahn, Bobby Watson and others. Bob has toured around the world and been on many recordings that have won or been nominated for GRAMMY awards. While performing with these artists, he works with his own bands including the legendary Kansas City group, INTERSTRING and BOWDOG. Also he has also dedicated himself to jazz education. Bob now resides in Montana continuing to play and influence the music scene.

Jeremy Quick (Whitefish, MT), skilled musician and composer, has been studying and enjoying music since he was a young child. He’s been performing live since 2003: nationally and internationally, solo and with groups. While Jeremy enjoys playing guitar for a myriad of bands, he also finds time to compose and tour with his original project, The JQTrio. In 2011, the group recorded an album, Live and Uncut. Jeremy Quick’s first studio album Sketches of America was released in 2016. When Quick is not performing, composing, writing, or learning about music, he’s teaching music. In Fall 2015, Quick was Artistic Associate for The Banff Centre’s Artists-In-Residence (Banff, AB, Canada). His 2014 original song, “Superhero” (available on iTunes) was an American Songwriting Award Nominee.

Alex Platt (Bozeman/Los Angeles) began playing the drums at the age of 10, began gigging professionally at the age of 13, and along with his prodigious younger brother Adam Platt (piano), started his career early in life opening jazz festival shows for international jazz stars like Ahmad Jamal, Diana Krall, and many others. He went on to study with drum legends Joe LaBarbara, Mike Clark, Tootie Heath, Rick Latham, Dave Elitch, Jeff Hamilton, and received his performance degree in Jazz and African-American Music from the California Institute of the Arts in 2001. He has performed and/or recorded with jazz artists such as Alice Coltrane, Jack Walrath, Oranyon Coltrane, Ambrose Akinmusire, and Brad Rabuchin; as well as country artist Stephanie Quayle, soul/funk impresario Big Joe Hurt, Persian legends Bahram Bajelan and Mehrdad Arabi, Jake Faulkner and Zac Sokolow of The Americans, and many more. He has also been a part of the rotating faculty at the Stanford Jazz Workshop. He currently resides in Bozeman, where he performs, teaches, and records.


November 14th @ Plonk

Craig Hall on guitar, Bob Bowman on bass, and Adam Greenberg on drums

November 15th @ The Mint (Belgrade)

Krista Barnett on vocal, Craig Hall on guitar, and Bob Bowman on bass

November 16th @ Red Tractor Pizza

Alex Robilotta on guitar, Rob Kohler on bass, and Adam Greenberg on drums

November 18th @ Walkers (Billings)

Pablo Masis on trumpet, Erik Olson on keys, Parker Brown on bass, and Bill Honaker on drums


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