To Bozeman jazz fans, performance time at Red Tractor Pizza will be 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. from this Friday. Spring is here!
Bob and I will be headed to Los Angeles, CA tomorrow! As I have posted, there will be album release concerts at Sam First near LAX on April 1st & 2nd. The venue will live stream the concerts. If you are interested, please scroll down and check the concert information!
* To musician friends, if you would like to add your message, on going projects like new albums, etc. on BigSkyJazz.net please contact me!
* Details of these concerts can be changed due to artists/venues’ circumstances.

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! The Happy Hour is 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Levity Bar and Bistro
1027 Shiloh Crossing Blvd Suite 8, Billings, MT 59102
(406) 651-5985
Wednesday, March 30th 7:00 p.m. –
Levity Facebook page

ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT NORDIC BREW WORKS

This Wednesday, March 30th at Nordic Brew Works in Bozeman, Alex Robilotta on guitar, Rob Kohler on bass, and Alex Platt on drums will be performing from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.! Please come down and enjoy their fantastic sounds with craft beers, cocktails, and wood-fired pizza!
Nordic Brew Works
730 Boardwalk Ave Suite 1B Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 414-0730
Wednesday, March 30th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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ON THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MURRAY HOTEL IN LIVINGSTON

This Thursday, March 31st at the Murray Hotel in Livingston, great jazz pianist and composer Bob Nell will be playing solo piano from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.! He is not only well known and respected musician in Montana but has played all over the country. Please come down to enjoy the beautiful sounds he creates in the Murray Hotel’s cozy lobby! No music charge.
The Murray Hotel
201 W Park St Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1350
Thursday, March 31st 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
https://murrayhotel.com/

ON THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE OLD POST IN MISSOULA

Please come and join Loren Stillman Quartet at The Old Post in Missoula! This Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  Loren Stillman on saxophone, David Horgan on guitar, Pete Hand on bass, and Sam McKenzie on drums will be making fantastic sounds! If you are around Missoula this Thursday, please come down to The Old Post and enjoy the live jazz with American Bistro pub food at one of Missoula’s most beloved pubs.
The Old Post
103 W Spruce St. Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 540-4433
Thursday, March 31st 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN

Friday Live jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! From this week, the live music will be 7-9PM.
This week, Cheyenne John Henderson on piano, Eddie Tsuru on bass, and Chris Naro on drums will be making fantastic sounds! Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live jazz and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine! Performance time : 7-9PM.
Red Tractor pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 359-1999
Friday, April 1st 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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AN EVENING OF BOSSA NOVA & VINTAGE JAZZ MUSIC

If you are around in Gardiner this Friday, April 1st, please come down to Wonderland Cafe to join this beautiful trio! From Zondra: “Please join us for this one and only performance of Bossa Nova & Vintage Jazz Music. Internationally known jazz artist Dina Blade from Washington will be joining flute virtuoso Linda Gimble-Baker from Colorado, and Montana’s own bass player Zondra Skertich to form a musical trio that is not to be missed.”
Wonderland Cafe & Lodge
206 Main St Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 223-1914
Friday, April 1st 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE INDEPENDENT IN BIG SKY

The Craig Hall Trio: Craig Hall on guitar, Michael Steele on bass, and Josh Poole on drums, will be playing at The Independent on Friday, March 4th in Big Sky. Formerly “Big Sky Theater,” The Independent is a family-centered, multifaceted community center. The performing time is 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. Please join this wonderful trio and enjoy their beautiful sounds! No music Charge.
The Independent
50 Ousel Falls Road Big Sky, MT 59716
(406) 995-7827
Friday, April 1st 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT VALHALLA MEADERY IN BOZEMAN

The second Gypsy Jazz Jam! Django Jazz Jam at Valhalla Meadery, Saturday April 2nd, 2:30 p.m. to 5:00p.m.! Players and listeners welcome. No cover.
Valhalla Meadery
875 Bridger Drive Unit B Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2383
Saturday, April 2nd 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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ON SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE EAGLES IN BOZEMAN THE BRIDGER MOUNTAIN BIG BAND

Sunday night big band fun is back! Please join Bridger Mountain Big Band at Bozeman Eagles Club!
The Bridger Mountain Big Band or small combo 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.  To see more information and actual performance schedule, please check https://www.facebook.com/TheBridgerMountainBigBand/.
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
316 E Main St Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-9996
Sunday, April 3rd 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE

TOMORROW IS NOT PROMISED
JOSH NELSON / BOB BOWMAN COLLECTIVE

Josh Nelson / Bob Bowman Collective “Tomorrow is Not Promised” is available on CD and on streaming platforms on April 1st! Also, get your tickets for their album release show at Sam First April 1-2 in LA! The concert will be available on live stream too if you can’t make it.
Josh Nelson on piano, Bob Bowman on bass, Bob Sheppard on saxophone, Clay Jenkins on trumpet, Steve Houghton on drums, Larry Koonse on guitar. If you are around Los Angeles area on April 1st & 2nd, please come and join this amazing band at Sam First near LAX …and if you are not around LA, they will livestream the concert!! Please check Sam First show schedule here for more concert/live stream details.

UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE

ON APRIL 7TH AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS

Craft Local is VERY excited to announce the addition of:
Erik Olson & Alex Nauman Present: Jazz Jam Session EVERY Thursday at 7pm starting Thursday April 7th.
Thats right, EVERY Thursday.
No cover. All ages welcome.
Rotating house bands.
Bring your instrument and sit in!
Thank you for supporting local art, local brews and your local live music scene.
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT 59101
(406) 702-1458
Thursday, April 7th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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APRIL 15TH AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN

Gypsy Jazz at Red Tractor Pizza!
Victrola Voilà! is a Bozeman based collective of highly talented and experienced jazz manouche musicians.  With this “gypsy jazz”-inspired ensemble, instrumentation is highly versatile, ranging from a guitar, upright bass, and violin trio to a sextet with added guitar, piano, drums, and/or sax.
Victrola Voilà! primarily plays tunes popularized by Django Reinhardt and The Quintette du Hot Club de France in the 1930s/40s swing era, and can cater to a mellow dinner/lounge atmosphere, as well as to swing dances, upbeat private events, and weddings.
So whether you’re looking for an ambiance of soft, vintage, music performed by just a few string players or a swinging outfit that will get feet tapping and folks up on the dance floor, this incredible gypsy jazz band can fit your needs. 
Red Tractor pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 359-1999
Friday, April 15th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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  • Friday, April 8th, 22nd, 29th @ Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman
    Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie Tsuru on bass, Adam Greenberg on drums
  • Thursday, April 14th @ Craft Local in Billings
    Jazz Jam with Alex Nauman on guitar, Erik Olson on piano, Bob Bowman on bass

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