Our trip to Oregon and California is almost over. Bob had great concerts with wonderful musicians/friends. I met many enthusiastic music lovers who appreciate live jazz at his gigs!
And don’t forget to watch “11th and Grant” on Montana PBS this Thursday, April 14th at 7:00 p.m. (MT). Adam Platt anchors 3 acclaimed and diverse jazz trios, showcasing his original work. Drummer Alex Platt is featured in one of the three trios!
* 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.
TUESDAY NIGHT AT VALHALLA MEADERY IN BOZEMAN
The Saturday afternoon Django Jazz jams have moved to TUESDAY evenings, 6:15-8:30 pm. Please join Django Jazz jam at Valhalla Meadery for delicious mead (and food!) on Tuesday evenings starting April 12th. No cover. Musicians are welcome to join in. Most of their jam tunes can be found in the Django Fakebook. Free download here.
Valhalla Meadery
875 Bridger Drive Unit B Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2383
Tuesday, April 12th 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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TUESDAY NIGHT AT CISEL HALL IN BILLINGS
If you are in Billings tomorrow April 12th, please come down to MSU-Billings Cisel Hall! Commercial Ensemble Concert by MSUB’s New Orleans Street Beat Band and Jazz Combos!
$5 admission, free with MSU Billings ID.
MSU-Billings Cisel Hall
1500 University Dr Billings, MT 59101
Tuesday, April 12th 7:30 p.m. –
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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, April 13th 7:00 p.m. –
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THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MURRAY HOTEL IN LIVINGSTON
This Thursday, April 14th 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.
The Murray Hotel
201 W Park St Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1350
Thursday, April 14th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
https://murrayhotel.com/
THURSDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
Erik Olson & Alex Nauman Present: Jazz Jam Session EVERY Thursday at 7pm starting Thursday April 7th. Thats right, EVERY Thursday.
No cover. All ages welcome.
Bring your instrument and sit in!
Thank you for supporting local art, local brews and your local live music scene.
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT 59101
(406) 702-1458
Thursday, April 14th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Gypsy Jazz at Red Tractor Pizza!
Victrola Voilà! is a Bozeman based collective of highly talented and experienced jazz manouche musicians. With this “gypsy jazz”-inspired ensemble, instrumentation is highly versatile, ranging from a guitar, upright bass, and violin trio to a sextet with added guitar, piano, drums, and/or sax.
Victrola Voilà! primarily plays tunes popularized by Django Reinhardt and The Quintette du Hot Club de France in the 1930s/40s swing era, and can cater to a mellow dinner/lounge atmosphere, as well as to swing dances, upbeat private events, and weddings.
So whether you’re looking for an ambiance of soft, vintage, music performed by just a few string players or a swinging outfit that will get feet tapping and folks up on the dance floor, this incredible gypsy jazz band can fit your needs.
Red Tractor pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 359-1999
Friday, April 15th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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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 4th 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, April 15th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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SUNDAY NIGHT JAZZ JAM AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
From Sunday Jazz Jam @ Red Tractor Pizza host Alex Platt!
“We’re at it again! This month’s lineup includes Mike Koziel on keys, Eddie Tsuru on bass, and Alex Platt on drums … but of course, any one can step in and play our instruments too (that being said, bass players: please bring your own bass!). Bring your instrument and play some jazz, or just show up and check it out!”
Red Tractor pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 359-1999
Sunday, April 17th 5:00 p.m.
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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, April 10th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE
Our friend and one of Bozeman’s great jazz fans Greg sent me couple of recommendations!
Let’s start with “Garota de Ipanema” by Catina DeLuna & Otmaro Ruiz. Greg wrote “On the CD, they do Garota de Ipanema beautifully, taking that great, classic but overworked tune and freshening it up a lot, while still staying faithful to the classic bossa tradition.” Here is another tune from their recent live performance “And Then She Smiles“.
This one, Greg wrote: “diva crush-of-the-month, the amazing Georgian mezzo soprano Anita Rachvelishvili singing one of my all-time favorite tunes — Piazzolla’s Maria de Buenos Aires.” So here it is!! “Anita Rachvelishvili – María de Buenos Aires di Astor Piazzolla“
Thank you for sharing, Greg!!!
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