Bob and I are in West Linn, OR for his gigs and to get together with his family. Of course with lots of hand washing, face covering, hand sanitizing, and social distancing. There is an online concert by pianist Randy Porter, guitarist John Stowell, bassist Bob Bowman, and drummer Gary Hobbs on Sunday, August 9th. […]

We drove all the way from Denver to West Yellowstone yesterday! Bob played at a fantastic jazz club Nocturne in Denver, CO last Sunday with pianist Dave Hanson and drummer Jim White. The sounds this trio created was just beautiful. They were thoughtful and together in every note, and I could see they respect each […]

Bob and I have been busy maintaining our cabin by chinking and staining logs! Here is quick jazz newsletter for this week!* 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 […]

Now and then I receive lovely messages from music fans who subscribe to my newsletter. That means much to me! Thank you so much!! Recently several fans wrote me that because of the COVID-19 situation they can not come out to enjoy live music even though they would love to. I totally understand. You can […]

Bob Bowman’s long time friend and wonderful drummer Steve Houghton’s album A Beautiful Friendship is now available on Apple Music/iTunes now! Steve Houghton on drums, Steve Allee on piano, and Bob Bowman on bass. Please scroll down for the detail!* To musician friends, if you would like to add your message, on going projects like […]

After rainy, very windy, sleety days, we are having finally lovely sunny days of Montana. Bob and I often find ourselves sitting on a bench on our porch enjoying sunlight, big blue sky, and birds for hours like we grew roots! * To musician friends, if you would like to add your message, on going […]

Today, June 17th was a composer, pianist, and conductor Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky’s birthday (June 17th 1882 – April 6th 1971) . He is definitely one of the most important and influential composers of the 20th century! As for live jazz, here are couple of events in Billings and Bozeman. Please scroll down for the details!* To musician friends, […]

I am sorry that it has been a while to send the jazz newsletter. Good news is some venues are starting to have live music. This week Bob Bowman and Alex Nauman at Devil’s Toboggan and Alex Robilotta and Eddie Tsuru at Red Tractor Pizza are playing in Bozeman!! And on June 20th Alex Nauman […]

This is a short and quick reminder. Devil’s Toboggan is having a live music tonight, May 19th! And they are planning to have live jazz every Tuesday again. Please scroll down for more details for today’s performance!* To musician friends, if you would like to add your message, on going projects like new albums, etc. on […]

Sunday, May 10th was Mother’s Day. Sending much respect and love to all mothers out there! Also much love to women who are mothers to their dogs, cats, birds, rodents, insects, etc!Restaurants and bars where hosted live music are reopening in Montana. Although it will take more time to see live music coming back to […]