Bob and I are staying in Laramie, WY for an online concert and jazz class with great pianist and educator Ben Markley. The concert is open to public and you can watch on YouTube tonight at 7:30 p.m. (MDT)! Please check the info below for more details!
* To musician friends, if you would like to add your message, on going projects like new albums, etc. on BigSkyJazz.net please contact me!

TONIGHT! LIVE CONCERT FROM UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING

Wonderful pianist, composer, and educator Ben Markley will have an online concert from University of Wyoming where he teaches jazz. Some Montana jazz fans have seen Ben’s wonderful performance when bassist Bob Bowman toured with him in Montana with KC musicians and everyone loved his sounds! Ben will be playing with Bob Bowman on bass, Daniel Jonas on trumpet, and Andy Wheelock on drums from Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts of University of Wyoming. The livestream will start at 7:30 p.m. (MDT) on Wednesday April 28th, TONIGHT on YouTube. You can catch the performance later on University of Wyoming Department of Music’s YouTube channel if you won’t make it.
Live Stream on YouTube
Wednesday, April 28th 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Ben Markley Livestream Concert

TONIGHT! ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT LEVITY IN BILLINGS

Every Wednesday Night, Levity features Live Jazz starting at 7:00 p.m. It’s a Jam Session with Local Jazz Musicians. There are always familiar faces, but it’s open to anyone that can play. All you need is raw talent and your instrument!
Levity Bar and Bistro
(406) 651-5985
1027 Shiloh Crossing Blvd Suite 8, Billings, MT 59102
Wednesday, April 28th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Levity Facebook page

ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MURRAY HOTEL IN LIVINGSTON

On this Friday, April 30th at the Murray Hotel in Livingston, pianist Matt Ridgeway will be playing solo piano from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.! He will make some Jazz, Brazilian, and Cuban piano music in the Murray Hotel’s cozy lobby. If you are looking for a lovely relaxing time with live piano, please join him and enjoy the beautiful sounds!
The Murray Hotel
201 W Park St Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1350
Friday, April 30th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
https://murrayhotel.com/

ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT BENNY’S BISTRO IN HELENA

This Friday April 30th, Wilbur Rehmann on saxophone and Ken Nelson on keyboards will be playing at Benny’s Bistro in Helena, 6:00-8:00p for your listening and dining pleasure. Always great food and fine wines along with jazz.
”grab your coat and get your hat, leave your troubles on the doorstep”.
Benny’s Bistro
108 E 6th Ave, Helena, MT 59601
(406) 443-0105
Friday, April 30th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
https://bennyshelena.com/ 

ON FRIDAY NIGHT – STREAMING CONCERT SERIES BY ALEX NAUMAN

Billings guitarist Alex Nauman’s live stream concert series “The Hang!” episode 8 with Tony Hammond! Here is from Alex :
“This is going to be a great way to end the series!! Good friend Tony Hammond will be here singing his heart out with those golden pipes of his. Thanks to everyone who has watched, shared, supported, and donated to the live stream series!! The support has been truly amazing. Since January this has been a great way to push through the winter with some positive energy and showcase some of the incredible talent in our area. I’ve got a lot of feedback expressing interest in future seasons and even the possibility of doing some kind of dual in person seating concert and live stream shows. The future is looking bright but we couldn’t have done it without you. Who would you like to see as guests on future episodes????”
Alex Nauman’s YouTube Channel
Friday, April 30th 8:00 p.m. – w/ Tony Hammond
Please donate/tip the musicians!
*Suggested donation $10. Donation info will be available on the live stream.

ON THIS SATURDAY. INTERSHED LIVE! FEATURING MICHELLE MANZO COBB, BOB BOWMAN, CHEYENNE JOHN-HENDERSON, AND ALEX PLATT

Join this fantastic quartet for a live stream event this Saturday, May 1st, at 7:00 PM! Featuring Michelle Manzo Cobb on vocals, Bob Bowman on bass, Cheyenne John-Henderson on piano, and Alex Platt on drums! InterShed Live is a unique, brand-new live streaming experience hosted by Jake Fleming. Their livestream will also be recorded and featured as a part of their upcoming album release! Click here to enjoy the show LIVE!
http://www.bozemanmusicians.com
Donations can be made via Venmo, @Alex-Platt-9
InterShed Live
Saturday, May 1st 7:00 p.m. –
http://www.bozemanmusicians.com


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