Week of Oct 31

Happy Halloween! I made pumpkin soup with Japanese Pumpkin which is called Kabocha in Japanese, and it was delicious!! Kabocha is sweet and has creamy texture. If you find one at a store, please try!
Tonight at Blackbird in Bozeman, Alex Robilotta, David Charles, and Michael Steele are playing 6-8PM. If you are around, please drop by and enjoy their music!
* 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.

MONDAY NIGHT AT BLACKBIRD IN BOZEMAN

Monday night live jazz at Blackbird in Bozeman. Alex Robilotta on guitar, David Charles on keys, and Michael Steele on bass. Please come and join the trio and start your week with good vibe! Music 6-9PM. No music charge.
Blackbird
140 E Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-0010
Monday, October 31st 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

TUESDAY NIGHT AT VALHALLA MEADERY IN BOZEMAN

From Django Jazz Jam host Nancy! “The November 1st Django Jazz Jam at Valhalla Meadery jam is ON. We get together most Tuesdays from 6:15-8:30 pm. Musicians, listeners and dancers are welcome. No cover. Hope to see you there!”
Most of their jam tunes are on the Django Fakebook which you can find a link to the book on Facebook event page.
Valhalla Meadery
875 Bridger Drive Unit B Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2383
Tuesday, November 1st 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Facebook event page

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN

Join Eddie T Trio 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: Orin Gunderson on trumpet, Cheyenne John-Henderson on keys, Michael Gillan on drums, and Eddie T 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, November 2nd 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MURRAY HOTEL IN LIVINGSTON

This Thursday, November 3rd 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, November 3rd 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
https://www.murrayblock.com/

THURSDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS

FRIDAY EVENING AT THE VINTAGE CHRISTMAS MARKET IN BOZEMAN

This Friday, November 4th, gypsy jazz band Montana Manouche will be playing at the Vintage Christmas Market for a VIP Sip & Shop Preview Event. Admission is $15 and includes entry and 2 beverages from the wine or hot chocolate bar. Location is Gallatin Valley Garden Center in Bozeman.
Tickets $15 at Tickettailor.com
Gallatin Valley Garden Center
1770 Cobb Hill Road, Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 581-8687
Friday, November 4th 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN

Friday Live jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie Tsuru on bass, and Josh Poole on drums will be making exciting and excellent sounds! They will be playing some of their originals and standards and more. Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine! 7-9PM. No cover.
* Friday night at RTP is getting busy. If you are coming with a group, reservations are recommended.
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 359-1999
Friday, November 4th 30th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY EVENING AT FIRE TOWER COFFEE HOUSE IN HELENA

Williams/Tappan/Kohler celebrate the release of their 2022 CD release Return (The Turning Point) with performances at Fire Tower Coffee House in Helena!
We have developed our sound together for over 25 years. Recording new material gives us a chance to focus intently on nuance and building an arc of sonic coloration, in a way, like choreographing a long piece. We strive to be a “chamber trio” with the ability to stretch all boundaries, finding inspiration in diverse sources from Pat Metheny to Bill Evans to Sun Ra. We are always looking for ways to create a unique blend of voices.
JazzScene (Portland) wrote about their first album, “What We Had in Mind” (1995), “This is a very engaging trio and the group’s first CD should silence the skeptics who think that the only good jazz in America is born in urban settings”.
Rick Newby, Drumlummon Institute (Helena MT) writes in 2022:
“The same qualities that distinguished their earlier recordings hold true for Return (The Turning Point), but with a marvelous increase in power, subtlety, and grace. I’ve had the chance to listen to the eleven cuts on the album, and this disc is truly the finest documentation of the trio’s work to date.”
Fire House Coffee House
Saturday November 5th, 7:00 p.m.-
422 N. Last Chance Gulch Helena Mt 59601
(406) 495-8840
Suggested donation: $15
Facebook event page

SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE ART HOUSE IN BILLINGS

An intimate evening of live music from the Erik Olson Quintet playing the music of the legedary Joe Henderson!! From pianist Erik Olson! “I’m really excited to be playing a fantastic show at the art house on Nov. 6th! Without a doubt one of my favorite concerts to play every few months. You definitely don’t want to miss this one. It features a stellar lineup of musicians from all the area.”
The Erik Olson Quintet featuring: Scott Jeppesen on Saxophone, Zach Paris on Drums, Mike Leslie on Bass, Luca Rodoni on Trumpet, and Erik Olson on piano.
Tickets $20 at https://arthousebillings.com/erikolson/
Art House Cinema
109 N 30th St, Billings, MT 59101
(406) 534-1128
Sunday, November 6th 7:00 p.m. –
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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, November 6th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

SUNDAY NIGHT AT BOZEMAN HOT SPRINGS

John Roberts y Pan Blanco will be playing at Bozeman Hot Springs this Sunday night! Come and soak in outside pools and enjoy their sounds: “blends danceable funk, African and Salsa grooves with blistering instrumental solos, all aimed at sharing the love of the music with the audience.” Music 7-10PM.
Bozeman Hot Springs
81123 Gallatin Rd Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-6492
Sunday, November 6th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

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

• Friday November 11th 7 pm. ZACC (216 W. Main St, Missoula). Suggested donation $15
• Sunday November 20th 2 pm. Live broadcast Montana NPR

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• Thursday, November 10th @ The Murray Hotel lobby in Livingston
  Mike Koziel solo piano

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