This week, we will be visiting Basin, Philipsburg, Lewistown, Big Sky, Bozeman, and Missoula for saxophonist Loren Stillman’s project “Divide: The Montana Jazz Project”!! Last two concerts in Missoula and Virginia City were great success. The band had wonderful audience, and of course the music was amazing!
Here is another great news. Williams/Tappan/Kohler celebrate the release of their 2022 album “Return (The Turning Point)” with performances in Bozeman, Helena and Missoula, starting on October 30th! 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.
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 October 4th. 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, October 11th 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Facebook event page
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.
Loren Stillman: https://www.lorenstillman.com/
Bob Bowman: http://bobbowman-lownote.com/
Mark Ferber: https://www.markferber.com/
- Tuesday, October 11 – Basin Jazz Series, Basin, 7:00pm. Facebook event page
- Wednesday, October 12 – Philipsburg Theatre, Philipsburg, 7:00pm
- Thursday, October 13 – Lewistown Arts Center, Lewistown 7:00pm. Lewistown Art Center website
- Friday, October 14 – MSU, Bozeman masterclass 1:00-2:00pm & The Independent in Big Sky 8:00pm-10:00pm Facebook event page
- Saturday, October 15 – The Cikan House, Bozeman, 7:00pm. Facebook event page
- Sunday, October 16 – Missoula Public Library Cooper Room & MTPR Dimensions in Jazz live radio broadcast, 2-4pm
The trio will have a house concert at the Cikan House in Bozeman on Sat, October 15th. Reservations (also BYOB) are recommended so the host can know how many of you music lovers will attend! Please send emails to yaezo1027@gmail.com for reservations.
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 is hosting a Live Jazz Series on Wednesdays at the Tune Up Bar. This week’s lineup is: Kali Armstrong, Jake Fleming, Doug Wales, and Eddie T. 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, October 12th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
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. This week, Alex Nauman on guitar, Erik Gothberg on bass, and Matt Devitt on drums will be hosting the jazz jam! 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, October 13th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
FRIDAY NIGHT AT BENNY’S BISTRO IN HELENA
This Friday, October 14th, Wilbur Rehmann on saxophone and Ken Nelson on piano will be playing at Benny’s Bistro, 6:00-8:00pm for your listening and dining pleasure. Always great food and fine wines along with jazz. Ballads, blues and be-bop by this popular duo so …” grab your coat and get your hat, leave your troubles on the doorstep”.
Benny’s Bistro
108 E 6th Ave Helena, MT 59601
Friday, October 14th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
https://bennyshelena.com/
FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Live jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This week Alex Robilotta on guitar, Issac Winemiller on bass, and Josh Poole 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! 7-9PM. No cover.
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 359-1999
Friday, October 14th 30th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
SUNDAY EVENING AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA
Alex Platt is back, so please don’t step on his foot (or sweep his leg) if you can help it! This month’s jam features Eddie Tsuru on bass, and Jeremy Shanok on keys! You know the drill: come to jam, come to hang … or hell, the pizza’s pretty good too.
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 359-1999
Sunday, October 16th 30th 5:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
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, October 16th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
RETURN (THE TURNING POINT) – WILLIAMS/TAPPAN/KOHLER ALBUM RELEASE CONCERTS
Williams/Tappan/Kohler celebrate the release of their 2022 CD release Return (The Turning Point) with performances in Bozeman, Helena and Missoula. Please visit the project’s Facebook page for more information: Return – The Turning Point by Williams/Tappan/Kohler
- Sunday, October 30th, 4 pm. At Cikan House in Bozeman. Suggested donation: $15, Reservations recommended: 406-539-1896
- Saturday, November 5th, 7 pm. At Fire House Coffee House (422 Last Chance Gulch). Suggested donation: $15
- Friday, November 11th, 7 pm. At ZACC (216 W. Main St, Missoula). Suggested donation $15.
- October 19th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. @ Tune Up Bar in Bozeman
Alex Robilotta on guitar, Cheyenne John-Henderson on keys, Alex Platt on drums, Eddie Tsuru on bass
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