Bob, our dog Budsie, and I are in Portland, OR area. Bob played at a house concert in near Sealrock, OR last night with singer Annie Averre, pianist Steve Christofferson, drummer Todd Strait and it was fantastic! It seemed the host and audience very much appreciated the music and musicians. The Big Band Jazz Holidays concert at MSU Bozeman this Saturday was postponed to December 11th.
As I’ve mentioned, I made 2023 calendar with photos I took in/around Montana. Please check 2023 calendar page if you are interested to support Big Sky Jazz!!
* 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, 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 28th 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 29th 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 29th 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Facebook event page

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT MUS BILLINGS CISEL HALL IN BILLINGS

Commercial Ensembles Concert
On Wednesday, November 30th in Cisel Recital Hall, the Montana State University Billings Music Department is hosting a commercial-themed concert that will begin at 7:00 PM.
Featuring:

  • Neo Soul Band
    Songs of Bruno Mars, Lauryn Hill, Harry Styles, and Aloe Blac
  • Wombo Combo
    Works by Charles Mingus, Johnny Mercer, and Herbie Hancock
  • Constant Chromaticism
    Works by Kneebody, Scott Jeppesen, and Snarky Puppy.

Admission is $5, and free with MSU Billings ID. For more information about this or other events, please contact the Music Department Office at 406-657-2350
MSU-Billings Cisel Hall
1500 University Dr Billings, MT 59101
Music Department Office (406)657-2350
Wednesday, November 30th 7:00 p.m. –
Facebook event page

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: David Charles on keys, Alex Robilotta on guitar, Austin Belluscio 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 30th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MURRAY HOTEL IN LIVINGSTON

This Thursday, December 1st at the Murray Hotel in Livingston, pianist Matt Ridgeway, bassist Tony Roberts, and percussionist Chris Naro will be playing Cuban and Brazilian jazz from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.! Please come down to enjoy the beautiful sounds the trio make in the Murray Hotel’s cozy lobby! No music charge.
The Murray Hotel
201 W Park St Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1350
Thursday, December 1st 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
https://www.murrayblock.com/

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, Jim Driscoll on piano, and Tommy Sciple 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!
The Old Post
103 W Spruce St. Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 540-4433
Thursday, December 1st 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 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. 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, December 1st 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Craft Local FB page

THURSDAY NIGHT AT KITTY WARREN IN BOZEMAN

Live jazz at a speakeasy bar hidden on the Main Street of Bozeman. “Kitty Warren is nestled under Bozeman’s historic Main Street. Our dwellings step back into a time of debauchery and chaos, where Miss Warren and her doxies rule the kingdom.” Guitarist Alex Robilotta, bassist Isaac Winemiller, and drummer Josh Poole are playing at the bar this Thursday 9-11PM. If you haven’t been to the venue, it might be a bit tricky to find it. Visit their website to see how to get there: https://www.kittywarrensocialclub.com/ .
Kitty Warren Social Club
211 E Main Bozeman, MT 59715
(406)577-2616
Thursday, December 1st 9:00 p.m – 11:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN

Friday Live jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! Alex Robilotta on guitar, Isaac Winemiller on bass, and Josh Poole on drums will be making fantastic music! 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 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, December 2nd 30th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 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, December 4th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE

DECEMBER 11TH AT MSU BOZEMAN

Come hear your favorite holiday songs all jazzed up! The Montana State University School of Music will present a concert of holiday jazz classics at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11th, at Inspiration Hall. The MSU One O’Clock Jazz Band, the MSU Jazz Workshop Ensemble and the MSU Traditional Jazz Combo will all perform at the holiday jazz concert. Swing into the season with the MSU School of Music Jazz Program! Tickets for the event are $10 general admission, $5 for students, and can be purchased only at the door.
A livestream of the performance will be available on the School of Music’s YouTube channel.
Inspiration Hall (Norm Asbjornson Hall) at MSU Bozeman
W Grant St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 994-5413
Saturday, December 11th, 3:30 p.m. –
Tickets: General admission $10, Students $5
Event page on MSU website

DECEMBER 21ST AT ST. PAUL’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN HELENA

From saxophonist Wilbur Rehmann: “Please save the date of winter solstice, Dec. 21, Wednesday, 7:00pm at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church for the Annual Winter Concert Celebration. 
Wilbur Rehmann Quartet with special guest MJ Williams on vocals and trombone, Judy Fjell on vocals and guitar, Dan Pocha and Native Dancers, drums and singing, Cohesion Dance Co., Jewish Reflections on the Solstice-Janet Tatz.”
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
512 Logan St Helena, MT 59601
(406) 442-5643
Wednesday, December 21st 7:00 p.m.-
Facebook event page


  • Thursday, December 8th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. @ The Old Post in Missoula
    Chuck Florence on saxophone, Jim Driscoll on piano, Tommy Sciple on bass
  • Friday, December 16th 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. @ Speakeasy 41 in Helena
    Yardbird Trio: Matt Austin on saxophone, Rob Kohler on guitar, Nicole Austin on bass
  • Friday, December 16th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. @ Benny’s Bistro in Helena
    Wilbur Rehmann on saxophone and Fred Cobb on keys
  • Sunday, December 18th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. @ Walkers Grill in Billings
    Rimrock Hot Club
  • Monday, December 19th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. @ Silver Star in Helena
    Yardbird Quartet: Matt Austin on saxophone, Nicole Austin on bass, Rob Kohler on guitar, Jeremy Slead on drums

BigSkyJazz.net and news letter Jazz this week are non-profit. I am doing this to be a little help for jazz community around Bozeman while I work as a website/graphic designer.
If you feel like helping me with a little reward please donate from “Buy me a glass of wine page“. It is much appreciated!!!