We are back to Hebgen after our trip to Portland area for Bob’s sister Ann’s memorial followed by gigs at Red Tractor Pizza with Bob Nell and Basin Creek with Loren Stillman and David Morgenroth. The album release concert of The Any Everything (Alex Platt, Cheyenne John-Henderson, Bob Bowman) feat. Michelle Manzo Cobb will be postponed. Please scroll down for more details!
As I wrote few weeks ago, 2022 calendar with two folded cards are on sale. If you are interested, please check 2022 Calendar page!
* 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!
Levity Bar and Bistro
1027 Shiloh Crossing Blvd Suite 8, Billings, MT 59102
(406) 651-5985
Wednesday, December 8th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Levity Facebook page
ON THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MIDWAY GRILL AND BREWS IN BILLINGS
Looking for local brews/wine and live jazz around Billings? The Midwest has weekly jazz on Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This week Sam Woodis, Raphael Lopez, and Juanillo Chaves will be performing!! Please come down and enjoy live jazz with casual American cuisine and beverages from local breweries!
The Midwest Grill and Brews
1603 Grand Avenue Suite 1045A, Billings, MT 59102
(406) 702-1888
Thursday, December 9th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Midway Grill and Brews Facebook
ON THURSDAY NIGHT AT ON BROADWAY IN HELENA
If you are around Helena on this Thursday, please come down to On Broadway, a popular Italian restaurant! Singer/trombonist MJ Williams and pianist Ken Nelson will be making beautiful sounds from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.! This will be MJ’s first time to perform in public in long time and she is very happy to be able to perform again! Ken and MJ sound fantastic together so please join the duo at On Broadway on this Thursday! They serve delicious homemade Italian cuisine and their servers are great too!
On Broadway
106 E Broadway St, Helena, MT 59601
(406) 443-1929
Thursday, April 8th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
https://www.onbroadwayinhelena.com/
ON THURSDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
From guitarist Alex Nauman!
“Hi friends! Hope your holiday season is off to a great start! I wanted to let everyone know about a super fun gig this week. I’m leading a trio show downtown at Craft Local this Thursday night! Big fun will be had! Killer rhythm section with Erik Gothberg on bass and the great Keller Paulson on drums. We’ll be playing a lot of my new original music and a couple standards too. 7pm, all ages, aaaaaaaaand: completely FREE (no cover charge). Please come down and support local art and music. Have a great week and hope to see you all there!”
Craft Local
2413 Montana Ave. Billings, MT 59101
(406) 702-1458
Thursday, December 9th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Live jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This week Mike Koziel on piano, Eddie Tsuru on bass, and Alex Platt on drums will be making fantastic sounds! Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine! Performance time : 6-8PM.
Red Tractor pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 359-1999
Friday, December 10th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MURRAY HOTEL IN LIVINGSTON
This Friday, December 10th 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. One note, this will be the last live jazz at the Murray Hotel for this year and it will be back up the new year.
The Murray Hotel
201 W Park St Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1350
Friday, December 10th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
https://murrayhotel.com/
ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT MONTANA CLUB IN HELENA
Wilbur Rehmann Trio will be performing at the Montana Club 2nd floor on Friday, December 10th. The trio is Wilbur Rehmann on saxophones, Ken Nelson on keyboard, and Todd Silas on acoustic bass! The live jazz is from 7-9p. Please come on down and enjoy their sounds with delicious food and drink!
The Montana Club
24 W 6th Ave Fl 2 Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-5980
Friday, December 10th 7:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.
The Montana Club Facebook page
ON SATURDAY NIGHT AT ZOOTOWN ARTS COMMUNITY CENTER IN MISSOULA
The 10th Annual Holiday Swing takes the event downtown with a fantastic location – the Zootown Arts Community Center – and some new great additions. It will feature an internationally recognized woodwind artist Scott Jeppesen, along with auction items, special surprises, and holiday big band favorites!
Early set // 5-6:30 PM // Doors open at 4:30
Late set // 8-9:30 PM // Doors open at 7:30
$250 6-top Sponsorship Table
(includes three bottles of wine, sweets & treats, and name as a sponsor on the program and advertisements)
$100 4-top Table
(includes one bottle of wine, sweets & treats)
$20 General Admission
Zootown Arts Community Center
216 W Main St Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 549-7555
Saturday, December 11th 5:00 p.m. / 8:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
ON SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE EAGLES IN BOZEMAN THE BRIDGER MOUNTAIN BIG BAND
Sunday night big band fun! 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, December 12th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE CONCERTS
SUN, DEC 19TH AT THE EAGLES CLUB
A VERY KRAMPUS JAZZ JAM
From drummer Alex Platt!
“Love jazz? Hate misbehaving kids? Krampus has you covered! Featuring Bob Bowman on bass, Ken Nelson on keys, Alex Platt on drums … AND any jazz players who care to join in the fun! No cover! And if you can play, come hang and play some tunes! (Just remember, Krampus is checking it out too …)”
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
316 E Main St Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-9996
Sunday, December 19th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Facebook event page
THE ANY EVERYTHING ALBUM RELEASE CONCERT
From Alex Platt!
“Due to an unexpected scheduling conflict, which came up rather suddenly, we are going to have to postpone our album release concert. All of us apologize sincerely for any inconvenience! Our album release concert will not be happening on December 18th.The good news is that we are definitely rescheduling this event, and it will still be hosted by our wonderful friends, the Cikans. Our tentative date is in early-to-mid February. I will send an email in the next few days to let everyone know precisely when this is happening. We are hoping for the second or third weekend in February, provided the schedules of everyone involved come into alignment. (I’m considering consulting an astrologer.) If you have RSVP’d to this event, I will be happy to keep your name on the list. If you would like to remove your reservation, just let me know! We remain very excited to release this album, and have y’all join us in celebrating! Sorry again for the scheduling hiccup!”
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- Wednesday, December 15th 6:00PM – 9:00PM @ On Broadway in Helena
Ken Nelson & Friends - Friday, December 17th 6:00PM – 8:00PM @ Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman
Bob Bowman on bass and Bob Nell on piano - Friday, December 17th 8:00PM – 10:30PM @ Craft Local in Billings
John Roberts y Pan Blanco - Friday, December 17th 6:00PM – 8:00PM @ Benny’s Bistro
Wilbur Rehmann on saxophone and Fred Cobb on piano - Tuesday, December 21st 7:00PM @ St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Winter Solstice w/ Wilbur Rehmann Quartet with special guest, Sarah Elkins on vocals. - Thursday, December 23rd 7:00PM – 9:30PM @ The Old Post in Missoula
Loren Stillman on saxophone, Bob Bowman on bass, David Morgenroth on piano
2022 CALENDAR WITH TWO FOLDED CARD IS ON SALE
Last year I printed my very first calendar with photos I took. Fortunately all the copies were sold out and people have asked me if I do 2022 calendar. I say “Yes!” All photos were taken in Montana plus my furry family and friends are here and there as I did last year.
So here it is, my 2022 calendar (8.5 x 11in) plus two folded notecards for $27 include shipping (U.S. only).
Please check 2022 Calendar page for details and to order.
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