Bob and I are extending Kansas City stay till beginning of October. It has been very warm here. It was over 95ºF yesterday with humidity! We miss cool and dry Montana summer but the music scene here is fantastic.
As I mentioned in my last newsletter, from Oct 8th to 16th, Loren Stillman’s trio project “Divide: The Montana Jazz Project” will tour in Montana. Loren Stillman on saxophone, Bob Bowman on bass, and Mark Ferber from NY on drums will perform in Missoula, Virginia City, Philipsburg, Basin, Lewistown, Big Sky, and Bozeman. Please scroll down for more details!
* 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
Django Jazz jam at Valhalla Meadery! Please come down to Valhalla Meadery in Bozeman for delicious mead (and food!) tomorrow, Tuesday September 20th. No cover. Musicians are welcome to join in. Most of their jam tunes are on the Django Fakebook which you can find a link to the book on Facebook event page. The Django Jazz jam will take a break after this week. Future dates will be announced as soon as the host fix the details.
Valhalla Meadery
875 Bridger Drive Unit B Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2383
Tuesday, September 20th 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Join Eddie T Quartet at Tune Up Bar in Kimpton Armory Hotel in Bozeman this Wednesday! Bassist Eddie T will be hosting a Live Jazz Series on Wednesdays at the Tune Up Bar! This week, Orin Gunderson on trumpet, Matt Ridgeway on keys, Chris Naro on drums, and Eddie Tsuru on bass. Come down to the cozy bar lounge and enjoy their sounds. 8 to 10 pm. No cover charge.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 551-7702
Wednesday, September 21st 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MURRAY HOTEL IN LIVINGSTON
This Thursday, September 22nd at the Murray Hotel in Livingston, pianist Ann Tappan will be playing solo piano from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.! She will play jazz standards and might have a special guest! Please come down to enjoy the beautiful sounds she 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, September 22nd 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
https://www.murrayblock.com/
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 The Yardbird Quartet: Matt Austin on saxophone, Fred Cobb on keyboard, Nicole Austin on bass, Jeremy Slead on drums will be providing jazz standards old and new to help anyone get over the mid-week hump. 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, September 22nd 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
Erik Olson & Alex Nauman Present: Jazz Jam Session EVERY Thursday at Craft Local. That’s right, EVERY Thursday! No cover. All ages welcome. Erik Olson on keys, Alex Nauman on guitar, and Zach Paris on drums will host the jam session this week. 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, September 22nd 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Live jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This week on September 23rd, Gypsy Jazz band Montana Manouche with Austin Belluscio will be playing Gypsy Jazz and American Swing! Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine! If the weather is nice enough, the band will play on the patio. 7-9PM. No cover.
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 359-1999
Friday, September 23rd 26th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE INDEPENDENT IN BIG SKY
The Craig Hall Duo: Craig Hall on guitar and Elana Hayden on vocals will be playing at The Independent this Friday 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, September 23rd 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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, September 25th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT WALKERS GRILL IN BILLINGS
Sundae + Mr. Goessl have been storming the country with their delightful brand of countrified jazz, melding the likability of Americana, pop and country music, and giving it a hybrid of jazz rhythms that will illuminate any music lovers hankering. Known for their quick wit and retro style, this charming couple has performed 1000’s of shows and this fun & fancy act will have you smiling with their award-winning music and non-award-winning comedy.
Walkers Grill
2700 1st Ave N Billings, MT 59101
(406) 245-9291
Sunday, September 25th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
DIVIDE: THE MONTANA JAZZ PROJECT
Divide: The Montana Jazz Project
Loren Stillman, saxophones / Bob Bowman, bass / Mark Ferber, drums
Supported by the National Endowment of the Arts and the Montana Arts Council, Divide: The Montana Jazz Project brings world class jazz to cities and towns throughout Montana. The tour consists of Loren Stillman on saxophones, Bob Bowman on bass, and Mark Ferber on drums. Weaving together melody and improvisation, the three players are internationally-acclaimed musicians who combine jazz tradition with spontaneous arrangement. While jazz can take many forms, there is no substitute for live collaboration. Divide brings original music as live performance to Montanans across the state.
- Saturday, October 8 – ZACC, Missoula, 7:30pm
- Sunday, October 9 – Elling House, Virginia City, 7:00pm
- Monday, October 10 – Philipsburg Theatre, Philipsburg, 7:30pm
- Tuesday, October 11 – Basin Jazz Series, Basin, 7:00pm
- Thursday, October 13 – Lewistown Arts Center, Lewistown 7:00pm
- Friday, October 14 – MSU, Bozeman masterclass (daytime) & The Independent (8:00pm)
- Saturday, October 15 – Cikans House, Bozeman, 7:00pm
- Sunday, October 16 – Missoula Public Library Cooper Room & MTPR Dimensions in Jazz live radio broadcast, 2-4pm
- Mon, October 3rd @ Silver Star Steak Company in Helena
Matt Austin on saxophone, Rob Kohler on guitar, Nicole Austin on bass, Jeremy Slead on drums - Fri, October 7th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00p.m. @ Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman
MJ Williams on vocals/trombone, Ann Tappan on piano, Bob Bowman on bass - Fri, October 14th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. @ Benny’s Bistro in Helena
Wilbur Rehmann on saxophone and Ken Nelson on keyboard