Bob and I will be in Portland, OR and Los Angeles, CA area for few weeks after his gig with Bob Nell at Red Tractor Pizza this Friday. Bob’s latest album with Josh Nelson, Bob Sheppard, Clay Jenkins, Steve Houghton, Larry Koonse will be released very soon. The album release concert will be at Sam First in LA on April 1st & 2nd. Please scroll down to see more details!
If you know jazz fans around Sheridan, WY, please share with them that saxophonist Scott Jeppesen is a guest artist at Sheridan College “Jazz Day” on Thursday!
* 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 16th 7:00 p.m. –
Levity Facebook page

ON THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MURRAY HOTEL IN LIVINGSTON

This Thursday, March 17th at the Murray Hotel in Livingston, pianist Matt Ridgeway and bassist Eddie Tsuru will be playing from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.! They will make some Jazz, Brazilian, Soul, and Cuban music in the Murray Hotel’s cozy lobby. If you are looking for a lovely relaxing time with live music, please join them and enjoy their beautiful sounds!
The Murray Hotel
201 W Park St Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1350
Thursday, March 17th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
https://murrayhotel.com/

ON THURSDAY NIGHT AT ON BROADWAY IN HELENA

Enjoy live jazz at one of Helena’s favorite dinner spots. Delicious food, amazing cocktails, and live music at On Broadway! This week MJ Williams on vocals/trombone, Ken Nelson on keyboard, and Sam White on saxophone will be making great sounds! Come on down to On Broadway on Wednesday and join the band!
On Broadway
106 E Broadway St, Helena, MT 59601
(406) 443-1929
Thursday, March 17th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
On Broadway website

ON THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE FILLING STATION

Swamp Dawg St. Patrick’s Day Celebration! Here is from Mike Gillan of Swamp Dawg.
“It doesn’t have to be a Mardi Gras party to get down and boogie to New Orleans style Rhythm and Blues and swampy Southern Soul. Swamp Dawg, 3/17/22, St. Patrick’s Day at the Filling Station in Bozeman, Montana. Music 9-11-ish. Swamp Dawg, bringing the swamp to the mountains! Shake dat thang!
Special thanks to Pat Lokken Productions for hosting this event!”
Cover: $10 in advance, $15 at the door 
The Filling Station
2005 N Rouse Ave Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-0585
Thursday, March 17th Doors 8:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN

Friday Live jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This week Bob Squared will be back! Bob Bowman on bass and Bob Nell on piano will be making beautiful sounds you don’t want to miss. 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, March 18th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT STAVE & HOOP IN MISSOULA

This Friday at The Stave & Hoop, the 2022 University of Montana Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival guest artists will be playing along with the Jeff Troxel Trio. Please come down and enjoy an exciting night of incredible jazz! Music starts at 8:00 p.m. with Jeff Troxel. No cover.
Stave & Hoop
223 N. Higgins – Alley Entrance, Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 493-0282
Friday, March 18th 8:00 p.m. – 0:00 a.m.
Facebook event page

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 18th 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, March 18th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

ON SUNDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN

Jazz Jam at Red Tractor Pizza! Bring your instrument and play! Or, just come and check it out! House rhythm section this month is Alex Platt (drums), Eddie Tsuru (bass), and David Charles (keys), but hey … any player could step on our instruments too! No cover, pizza, beer, and jazz!
Red Tractor pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 359-1999
Sunday, March 20th 5:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

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, March 20th 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” will be released very soon! Josh Nelson on piano, Bob Bowman on bass, Bob Sheppard on saxophone, Clay Jenkins on trumpet, Steve Houghton on drums, Larry Koonse on guitar.They are all top-notch musicians as you can see (plus they are super nice). The album is simply just FANTASTIC. I’ve listened to the album many times and I can’t get tired of every single tune. They created the sounds warm, interesting, intimate, unique, genuine. The album release concert will be at Sam First in Los Angeles. CA, few minutes walk from the LAX terminals, on April 1st and 2nd. For music fans who can’t be there, don’t worry. You can watch live streaming for $10. Please check Sam First website for more information of the concert: https://www.samfirstbar.com/upcoming-shows.
Montana jazz fans, Bob has CDs so if you would like to buy the album, contact him or me.

FROM SUSAN PLATT!

Violinist and vocalist Susan Platt, also a wonderful mother of Alex and Adam Platt share these info!
Please watch 11th and Grant on April 14 to see the Adam Platt Trio!
“Alex gave me, as a gift, the opportunity to record six tunes of my choosing. We did this during the worst of the pandemic. This is me on vocals and violin, Adam on piano, Alex on drums and Rob Kohler on bass. Alex produced and mixed all of it. It then went on to L.A. to be mastered.”
Here are coupe of tunes from the recording on YouTube. You can watch more on Susan’s YouTube channel!
God Bless the Child (Susan vocals & violin)
You Don’t Know Me


UP COMING JAZZ & MORE

SAMMY NESTICO & THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN JAZZ COLLECTIVE

The Rocky Mountain Jazz Collective returns to perform the music of Sammie Nestico, the “Rolls Royce” of big band composers and arrangers, who wrote for the biggest names in jazz, including Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, and Sarah Vaughan.
Babcock Theatre
2810 1/2 2nd ave north , Billings, MT
(406) 702-1699
Saturday, March 26th 7:00 p.m. –
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AT NORDIC BREW WORKS ON MARCH 30TH

On 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.

AN EVENING OF BOSSA NOVA & VINTAGE JAZZ MUSIC

If you are around in Gardiner on 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.
Facebook event page


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