Bob and I are on our way to Portland area, OR and we will be around Oregon and California for few weeks. As I wrote last week, Bob’s latest album with Josh Nelson, Bob Sheppard, Clay Jenkins, Steve Houghton, Larry Koonse will be released very soon. Now you can pre-order the album “Tomorrow is Not Promised” on Josh Nelson’s website!! The album release concert at Sam First in L.A. will be on April 1st & 2nd. If you can’t make it, you can catch livestreams. Please scroll down for more info.
* 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 23rd 7:00 p.m. –
Levity Facebook page

ON THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MURRAY HOTEL IN LIVINGSTON

This Thursday, March 24th at the Murray Hotel in Livingston, pianist Matt Ridgeway and bassist Eddie Tsuru will be playing from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 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 piano, please join him and enjoy the beautiful sounds!
The Murray Hotel
201 W Park St Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1350
Thursday, March 24th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
https://murrayhotel.com/

ON THURSDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS

If you want to chill on weekday night with hot and sweet music, John Roberts Quartet will be playing at Craft Local this Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.! The quartet contains of Mike Leslie, Erik Olson, Bill Honaker, and of course John Roberts. Come down and enjoy jazz and soul music the quartet make with local brews! No cover / All ages welcome.
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT 59101
(406) 702-1458
Thursday, March 24th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN

Friday Live jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This week, Orin Gunderson on trumpet, Mike Carey on bass, and Alex Platt on drums will be making fantastic sounds! Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live jazz 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 25th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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ON FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE INDEPENDENT IN BIG SKY

This week at The Independent in Big Sky, Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie Tsuru on bass, and Josh Poole on drums will be making fantastic sounds for you. 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 25th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

ON SATURDAY NIGHT AT BABCOCK THEATRE 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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ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT VALHALLA MEADERY IN BOZEMAN

Great news for Bozeman Gypsy Jazz fans!!
Django Jazz Jam at Valhalla Meadery, Saturday March 26th and April 2nd, 2:30 p.m. to 5:00p.m.! Players and listeners welcome. No cover.
Valhalla Meadery
875 Bridger Drive Unit B Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2383
Saturday, March 26th 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

ON SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE JUMP IN GALLATIN GATEWAY

From drummer/percussionist Mike Gillan! “Saturday, 3/26/22, at The Jump in Gallatin Gateway, Montana: Swamp Dawg, serving up a good dose of New Orleans style Rhythm and Blues and sultry Southern Soul. Put on your party face and your dancing shoes, and git up with the git down! Music 8pm-midnight. Swamp Dawg; bringing the swamp to the mountains.”
The Jump
75770 Gallatin Road Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
(406) 518-5011
Saturday, March 26th 8:00 p.m. – Midnight

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 27th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.


FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE

TOMORROW IS NOT PROMISED
JOSH NELSON / BOB BOWMAN COLLECTIVE

It is official! “New album on the horizon…. “Tomorrow is Not Promised” is available on cd and on streaming platforms on 4-1-22. Also, get your tickets for our album release show at Sam First April 1-2 in LA!” ~ Josh Nelson
Josh Nelson on piano, Bob Bowman on bass, Bob Sheppard on saxophone, Clay Jenkins on trumpet, Steve Houghton on drums, Larry Koonse on guitar. If you are around Los Angeles area on April 1st & 2nd, please come and join this amazing band at Sam First near LAX. Tickets $25, if you are student they offer student discount. …and if you are not around LA, they will livestream the concert for $10!! Josh Nelson / Bob Bowman Collective “Tomorrow is Not Promised” album release concert at Sam First, LA, CA. Please check Sam First show schedule here for more details.
And if you would like to order the album, visit Josh’s website for pre-order!
Here is a first review of the album by Midwest Record, Chris Spector:
“JOSH NELSON-BOB BOWMAN COLLECTIVE/Tomorrow is Not Promised: I like to remind people that ‘contacts’ is just how a loser says ‘friends’. This collection of cats have known each other forever, picking up some strays like Nelson and Koonse along the way. Playing with precision and telepathy, this is smoking stuff that’s really a show without feeling like a show. Overflowing with respect and trust (are those concepts still around?), whether taking a spotlight turn or coming together as an ensemble, every note here is from the heart. This set proves that all of you that hated your piano teacher made the right move by quitting and letting the real players step to the front.”


UP COMING JAZZ & MORE

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.
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ON THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE OLD POST IN MISSOULA

Please come and join Loren Stillman Quartet at The Old Post in Missoula! This Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  Loren Stillman on saxophone, David Horgan on guitar, Pete Hand on bass, and Sam McKenzie on drums will be making fantastic sounds! If you are around Missoula this Thursday, please come down to The Old Post and enjoy the live jazz with American Bistro pub food at one of Missoula’s most beloved pubs.
The Old Post
103 W Spruce St. Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 540-4433
Thursday, March 31st 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
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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.
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