Bob and I have just got back to Montana from Kansas City, MO after all day and night drive. Bob played at several wonderful gigs. One was at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, the iconic concert hall sits in the middle of KC. He joined to play with Kansas City Jazz Orchestra’s Christmas Concert. […]
Bob and I are in Kansas City, MO enjoying KC jazz scene! Some Bozeman & Billings jazz fans have seen fantastic KC musicians who’ve been to MT. One of amazing KC jazz musicians who hasn’t played in The Treasure State Roger Wilder will visit Montana in this spring! He is a superb pianist and our […]
I can’t believe it is December already. I feel the same every December and I bet many of you feel the same way! There will be really nice house jazz concerts at Cikan’s this month. Please check the UPCOMING JAZZ AND MORE section!Just a reminder about Jazz Night at Open Range – this Thursday, December […]
There will be no live jazz at Open Range on this Thursday, Thanksgiving. Talk about being giving and thankful, there will be Thanksgiving concert by The MSU jazz ensembles “Music for Mittens,” featuring New York jazz vocalist Milton Suggs on this Tuesday, Nov 26th. Please bring gloves, mittens, or anything warm that you can donate. […]
It has been nice and calm around Hebgen. Bob and I have been enjoying our time at our place before the real winter hits West Yellowstone!* 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 […]
On November 2nd we lost wonderful drummer and a dear friend Brad Edwards. Many local jazz fans have known Brad from many performances he had played and as Afternoon Jazz Show DJ for Yellowstone Public Radio. He loved jazz and shared his deep knowledge about music also experiences with jazz veterans generously with anyone who […]
Bob and I will be headed to Casper, WY tomorrow for Creative Music Series at Casper College. He and wonderful pianist Ben Markley will have clinics and concerts!If you are for a good cause please come to Rialto Bozeman Light Box on November 8th. There will be a kick-off event for the Annual Fund for Middle […]
It is getting chilly around Hebgen Lake. Yesterday, October 27th was my birthday as well as great pianist Brigitte Engerer also classical composer Paganini! Bob made sure to make my birthday weekend so special!!!* To musician friends, if you would like to add your message or on going projects like new albums on this website or […]
Bob and I are on our way back to Montana from Kansas City, MO. I am writing this week’s newsletter from a hotel room. As I am typing this our dog Budsie is talking (?) in her sleep. A couple of short quiet barks. It makes me smile always when she does this. * To […]
Bob and I have been enjoying very lively jazz scene in Kansas City! Tomorrow, we will be headed to Memphis for a jazz clinic then concert with pianist Pat Coil, drummer Danny Gottlieb, and saxophonist Michael Shults. Pat is a regular member of Michael McDonal band also Bob’s long time friend. Danny was the original drummer […]