Bob and I will be headed to the Midwest next week and I will not have time to do the news letter on Monday so here it is, the special edition!
* 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.
Please don’t miss the concert on Sunday, September 16th at Squire House Bozeman by Bob Bowman on bass, Matt Villinger from Kansas City, MO on keyboard, and Jeni Fleming on vocal. The band sounded so sweet and beautiful at Saffron Table last Wednesday.
Meanwhile Bob and Matt are making fantastic sounds at our place for the concert with Jeni. Their sounds making our dog Budsie melt.
TOMORROW! SUNDAY, SEP 16TH AT THE SQUIRE HOUSE
BOB BOWMAN, MATT VILLINGER, AND JENI FLEMING!
A fantastic restaurant and bar Squire House Bozeman is hosting their second concert! Bob Bowman on bass, Matt Villinger from Kansas City, MO on keyboard with singer Jeni Fleming. This is not to be missed! Tickets $25 can be purchased using this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jeni-fleming-matt-villinger-bob-bowman-at-squire-house-tickets-49463764451 , OR by using PayPal with the email address plattalex@gmail.com.
Bob Bowman has performed with numbers of artists including Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Frank Mantooth, Carmen McRae, Freddie Hubbard, Bud Shank, Karrin Allyson, Dan Haerle, Steve Houghton, Steve Allee. 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 and has also dedicated himself to jazz education. Bob now resides in Montana continuing to play and influence the music scene.
Matt Villinger is a pianist/composer/teacher who is originally from St. Louis, MO. now resides in Kansas City where jazz scene is very active. Matt is one of the busiest musicians in the area and has gained many fans by his versatile, sensitive, and warm sounds. Bob Bowman said “Matt Villinger is one of those younger(under 40)players who play at a maturity level beyond their years. He plays incredible lines that seem to go on forever, but you don’t want them to stop. Very easy to play with and great accompanist which is so important. Try to hear him as much as possible while he’s here because he won’t be in the area long. His first time to Montana.”
After 7 albums and many cross-country tours, Jeni Fleming has becom one of the west’s most sought-after musicians, bringing a breathtaking originality to some of the best music of the American songbook. From classic jazz standards to re-arranged pop hits, JENI defies easy classification simply saying in defense “a good song is a good song.” Her signature ballads drip with so much emotion that an audience member suggested adding Kleenex boxes on each chair in her Tech Rider. The Big Sky Journal commented “an evening of this and you’re both whipped and exhilarated, you’ve wiped your eyes, yet your cheeks hurt from all the grinning.”
Squire House (Bozeman)
Sunday, September 16th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tickets : $25 @ Eventbrite.com
Make dinner reservations, too (optional) for around 6:00 p.m. Call Squire House : (406) 577-2773
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, September 16th
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 Sunday, September 16th Groove Nocturne will be playing! Please come down to enjoy the music with delicious food and drinks! No charge.
American Grill & Tapas Bar Walkers
Sunday, September 16th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
http://walkersgrill.com/
WEEK OF SEP 17TH
ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT PLONK
On Wednesday, September 19th from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Ryan Matzinger on saxophone, Rob Kohler on bass, and Adam Greenberg on drums will be making exciting sounds! This is a rare trio of such wonderful musicians so please come down and enjoy the music with glass of wine and delicious food! No Charge.
Plonk Wine Bozeman
Wednesday, September 19th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
https://plonkwine.com/
ON THURSDAY NIGHT AT CAFE ZYDECO
There will be open jam session at Cafe Zydeco Bozeman on Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. The house jazz band will consist of Alex Platt on drums, Silas Stewart on vibraphone, John Swendseid on tenor, and Michael Steel on bass. Jazz musicians one and all, students, teachers, and players, come out and play! We will open with our own set, and then open up the stage to anyone who wants to jam. All ages, no cover, amazing food! And BYOB!
Cafe Zydeco
Thursday, September 20th
6:00 p.m. ~
http://www.cafezydeco.com/bozeman
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 week the John Swendseid Quartet will be performing! John Swendseid on saxophone, Silas Stewart on vibraphone, Michael Steele on bass, and Josh Poole on drums. Come out for a night of Funk and Jazz Fusion tunes from Bob Reynolds, Mike Stern, Pat Metheny, as well as spiced up Jazz and Funk standards + the best pizza in town! No charge!
Red Tractor pizza
Friday, September 21st
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
http://www.redtractorpizza.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, September 23rd
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 Sunday, September 23rd MJ Williams & Ken Nelson will be playing! Please come down to enjoy the music with delicious food and drinks! No charge.
American Grill & Tapas Bar Walkers
Sunday, September 23rd
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
http://walkersgrill.com/
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE CONCERTS
PEARL DJANGO @ STORY HILL MANSION
Tickets are now on sale for Bozeman Folklore Society Presents Pearl Django. You won’t want to miss this great concert, on Thursday, October 4th at the Story Mansion.
Story Mansion
Thursday, October 4th
7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
$22.50 in store (online sales subject to $1 convenience fee)
Info and tickets: https://cactusrecords.net/events/pearl-django/
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