Bob, our dog Budsie, and I will be headed back to Montana on Monday from Portland, OR. Hope the weather and road conditions will be ok!
As I’ve mentioned, I made 2023 calendar with photos I took in/around Montana. Please check 2023 calendar page if you are interested. Your contribution will 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, December 5th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 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: Orin Gunderson on trumpet, Alex Robilotta on guitar, Alex Platt 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, December 7th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MURRAY HOTEL IN LIVINGSTON
This Thursday, December 8th at the Murray Hotel in Livingston, Mike Koziel will be playing solo piano from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.! If you are looking for a lovely relaxing time with live music, please join Mike and enjoy his beautiful sounds!
The Murray Hotel
201 W Park St Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1350
Thursday, December 8th 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 8th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT MSU BILLINGS CISEL HALL IN BILLINGS
Saxophonist Sam Woodis, who’s been already busy playing at gigs and jam sessions, is having a senior recital this Thursday at Cisel Hall in MSU Billings! Sam will be accompanied with pianist Erik Olson, bassist Parker Brown, and drummer Zach Paris. Please join Sam and the wonderful band at Cisel Hall!
MSU-Billings Cisel Hall
1500 University Dr Billings, MT 59101
Music Department Office (406)657-2350
Thursday, December 8th 7:00 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. 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 8th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Craft Local FB page
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE BAXTER HOTEL IN BOZEMAN
If you are around Bozeman this Friday, don’t miss “Winter Art Walk” on the Main Street! Join Gypsy Jazz band Montana Manouche at The Baxter Hotel while you stroll lovely Main Street of Bozeman. In Winter Art Walk, many galleries will feature artists’ openings and receptions and often provide hors d’oeuvres and complimentary refreshments. The band plays 6 – 8PM.
Winter Art Walk Facebook page
The Baxter Hotel
105 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 582-1000
Friday, December 9th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Live jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie Tsuru on bass, and Mike Gillan 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 9th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
FRIDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
Join vocalist Marie Smith and some of the area’s coolest Jazz cats, Sam Woodis, Mike Leslie, Joe Sallivan, Zak Bracy, from 7-9pm for a night of Jazz Standards LIVE at Craft Local! Local band The Henge plays 9-11pm. All ages show. $5 at the door.
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT 59101
(406) 702-1458
Friday, December 9th 7:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
SATURDAY & SUNDAY AT BABCOCK THEATRE IN BILLINGS
The holiday tradition returns with A Charlie Brown Christmas Live, accompanied by live music from Parker Brown, Erik Olson, John Roberts, and Zach Paris! Put on your holiday best and enjoy the timeless classic and unforgettable music with the same warmth and intimacy as we’ve had at Art House, but even more magical! This is the holiday event Billings cherishes the most, and we’re so thrilled to bring it back, bigger than ever! The event will be on Saturday, December 10th 7PM and Sunday, 11th 2PM and 5PM.
Tickets: $10.
Babcock Theatre
2810 1/2 2nd ave north , Billings, MT
(406) 702-1699
Saturday, December 10th 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 11th 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
SUNDAY AFTERNOON 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
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 11th 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
AMP CAMP FUND RAISER SHOW AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
Giving Tuesday is over but please consider making a year end tax-deductible donation to the camp. Amp Camp is a growing community driven non-profit music education program that needs your support! Scan the QR code on the poster to make a donation today and come out to the fundraising concert Dec 16th at Craft Local in Billings featuring camp faculty, past students, and a lineup of very special guests! All proceeds go directly to scholarships and operational camp costs. Much gratitude!
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT 59101
(406) 702-1458
Friday, December 16th 7:00 p.m. –
Tickets: $20
Amp Camp Facebook page
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.-
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- Wednesday, December 14th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. @ Tune Up Bar in Bozeman
Bob Bowman on bass, Cheyenne John-Henderson on keyboard, Alex Platt on drums - Thursday, December 15th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. @ The Murray Hotel in Livingston
Matt Ridgeway on piano, Tony Roberts on bass, Chris Naro on percussion - 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 - Thursday, December 22nd 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. @ The Murray Hotel in Livingston
Bob Nell solo piano
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