Some of you kindly ordered my 2022 calendar last year. I appreciate your support!! I made 2023 calendar as well! Please check 2023 calendar page here if you are interested.
Jazz bassist/my wonderful husband Bob Bowman’s latest project with amazing pianist Josh Nelson “Tomorrow is Not Promised” received a very nice review on Kansas City Jazz Ambassadors Magazine. The album is well appreciated by many, include me!! Here is the review.
* 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.

IN MEMORY OF KELLY ROBERTI

Yesterday, November 13th was my late husband and jazz bassist Kelly Roberti’s birthday. He is the reason I started the Big Sky Jazz newsletter. A truly unique being. Our time together was very short but I appreciate every minute of it. Here is one of Kel’s compositions. “Secure To The Frame” by Kelly Roberti. The song is from M.J. Williams’ album “I Can Hear Your Heart”. MJ Williams on vocals, Ann Tappan on piano, and Kelly Roberti on bass.

MONDAY NIGHT AT BLACKBIRD IN BOZEMAN

Monday night live jazz at Blackbird in Bozeman. Alex Robilotta on guitar, Aaron Banfield on guitar, and Isaac Winemiller 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, November 14th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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TUESDAY NIGHT AT VALHALLA MEADERY IN BOZEMAN

From Django Jazz Jam host Nancy! “The November 15th Valhalla Meadery jam is ON. We meet most Tuesdays from 6:15-8:30 pm. Musicians, listeners and dancers are welcome. 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 15th 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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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: Alex Robilotta on guitar, Josh Poole on drums, and Eddie T on bass. Come down to the cozy bar lounge and enjoy their sounds. Music is 8:00 to 10:00 pm. No cover charge.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 551-7702
Wednesday, November 16th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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THURSDAY NIGHT AT CISEL HALL IN MSU-BILLINGS

This Thursday at 7:00 PM, the MSU Billings Jazz Ensemble will present a concert of Horace Silver, Tower of Power, Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite, and more! This concert will also feature guest guitarist, Alex Nauman.
Admission is $5, and free with MSU Billings ID.
MSU-Billings Cisel Hall
1500 University Dr Billings, MT 59101
Music Department Office (406)657-2350
Thursday, November 17th 7:00 p.m. –
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THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MURRAY HOTEL IN LIVINGSTON

This Thursday, November 17th at the Murray Hotel in Livingston, pianist Ann Tappan and vocalist/trombonist MJ Williams are making beautiful sounds from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.! If you are looking for a lovely relaxing time with live music, please join Ann and MJ and enjoy their music!
The Murray Hotel
201 W Park St Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1350
Thursday, November 17th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
https://www.murrayblock.com/

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. 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, November 17th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE OLD POST IN MISSOULA

Please join Chuck Florence Trio at one of Missoula’s most beloved pubs, The Old Post this Thursday! Chuck Florence on saxophone, David Horgan on guitar, Beth Lo on bass will be making fantastic sounds! If you are around Missoula this Thursday, drop by The Old Post to enjoy the live music with American Bistro pub food and some drinks! Music 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The Old Post
103 W Spruce St. Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 540-4433
Thursday, November 17th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN

Friday Live jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! On this Friday, November 18th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. guitarist Alex Robilotta and bassist Bob Bowman will be making fantastic sounds! Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine!
Winter time 6-8PM. 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 18th 30th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE SHRINE IN BILLINGS

The Last BEST Big Band Bash @ The Shrine will feature performances by The 2nd Ave Stompers, MSUBillings Jazz Band, The Hangar Band and The Magic City Jazz Orchestra. There will be a no host bar.
Tickets are $10 at the door.
Jazzy fun times to be had!
The Shrine
1125 Broadwater Ave, Billings, MT 59102
(406)259-4384
Saturday, November 19th 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS

Classic jazz standards by some of the best musicians in town!
Marie Smith – vocals, Scott Jeppesen – sax, Joseph Sullivan – piano, Erik Gothberg – bass, Roxanne Jeppesen – drums. No cover. All ages.
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Saturday, November 19th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 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 20th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

SUNDAY NIGHT AT WALKERS GRILL IN BILLINGS

John Roberts began playing the piano at the age of 5 while living on an isolated ranch in Southeastern Montana. There was no TV, but there was a piano. From age 11-18, in Malta, MT, he was in band (trombone) and choir in the Malta, MT schools. After graduating in 1996 from Montana State University-Billings with a BA in Music Performance, John moved to Los Angeles to earn his Master of Fine Arts in Western Orchestral Performance from California Institute of the Arts. Roberts is now on faculty at Montana State University-Billings as a Jazz, music theory, low brass and world music instructor. He is also band leader of Pan Blanco, the region’s premier salsa and African band. John has a knack for inspiring the audience to dance and enjoy life! As always, no cover! 7-10 pm. 
Walkers Grill
2700 1st Ave N, Billings, MT
(406) 245-9291
Sunday, November 20th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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  • Friday, November 25th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. @ Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman
    Montana Manouche

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