Bob and I are enjoying warm gorgeous spring days in the Midwest! Bob just played with his old friend and great pianist/organist Pat Coil, saxophonist Joel Frahm, and drummer Jordan Perlson last Friday at Rudy’s Jazz Room in Nashville, TN. The venue was packed and of course the music was absolutely beautiful!!
* 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! Jess Atkins on guitar, Jeremy Shanok on keys, and Isaac Winemiller on bass will be playing this week. 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, April 10th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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TUESDAY EVENING AT CARABINER LOUNGE AT THE SUMMIT HOTEL IN BIG SKY
If you are around Big Sky this Tuesday, please come down to Carabiner Lounge at the Summit Hotel to catch this wonderful duo: Kellan Moore on keyboard and Eddie Tsuru on bass! They have live jazz on Tuesdays for the ski season. Enjoy live jazz by Eddie and Alex with spectacular view of Lone Peak and cuisine the venue offers. Music 4-6PM.
Carabiner
60 Big Sky Resort Rd (Summit Hotel), Big Sky, MT
(406) 995-8078
Tuesday, April 11th 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Join Eddie T Quartet at Tune Up Bar in Kimpton Armory Hotel in Bozeman on Wednesday! Bassist Eddie T is hosting a Live Jazz Series on every Wednesday. This week’s lineup is: Jake Fleming on saxophone, Matt Ridgeway is on keys, Mike Gillan on drums, and Eddie T on bass. Come down to the cozy bar lounge and enjoy their sounds. 8PM to 10PM. No cover charge.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 551-7702
Wednesday, April 12th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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THURSDAY NIGHT AT MSU BILLINGS CISEL HALL IN BILLINGS
MSUB Jazz Orchestra will have a concert this Thursday at MSU Billings Cisel Hall! They will play Jazz and Afro-Latin music by Charles Mingus, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton. Student arrangements by Jayden Ostler, Tyler Honcoop, Monica Moss. $5 entry fee or free with a valid student ID.
MSU-Billings Cisel Hall
1500 University Dr Billings, MT 59101
Music Department Office (406)657-2350
Thursday, April 13th 7:00 p.m.
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THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE OLD POST IN MISSOULA
Missoula’s most beloved pub, The Old Post has live jazz on every Thursday by local musicians. If you are around Missoula this Thursday, come and enjoy the live music with American Bistro pub food and drinks! Performance hour varies so please contact the venue for the music schedule.
The Old Post
103 W Spruce St. Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 540-4433
Thursday, April 13th 6:00/7:00 p.m. –
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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! This week Northwest College faculty is hosting the session! As usual, 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, April 13th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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THURSDAY NIGHT AT BLACK CANYON BISTRO IN RED LODGE
From singer Elana Hayden! “Thrilled to be heading back to the fabulous Black Canyon Bistro on Thursday, April 13th (6-8pm). Please join me and my talented friend, Eric Hagmann for an evening of live music and delicious food!”
Black Canyon Bistro
116 S Broadway Ave, Red Lodge, MT
(406) 445-3245
Thursday, April 11th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
FRIDAY EVENING AT CARABINER LOUNGE AT THE SUMMIT HOTEL IN BIG SKY
There will be a live music at Carabiner Lounge at the Summit Hotel this Friday by Elana Hayden on vocals and Craig Hall on guitar! Enjoy different genres of music, from jazz, blues, soul to pop music by this duo with spectacular view of Lone Peak and cuisine the venue offers. Music 4-6PM.
Carabiner
60 Big Sky Resort Rd (Summit Hotel), Big Sky, MT
(406) 995-8078
Friday, April 14th 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Live jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This week Orin Gunderson on trumpet, David Charles on keys, and Eddie Tsuru on bass! Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine! New hour 6:30-8:30PM. 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, April 14th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
Please come and enjoy MSU Billings Commercial Ensemble Concert at Craft Local this Friday!
7 PM – Solo Artists from MSUB
8 PM – Wombo Combo – Irving Berlin, Jobim
8:30 PM – Constant Chromaticism – Metheny, Radiohead, Brecker Bros
9:15 PM – Fresh Start. Neo Soul Band. Bruno Mars, Lizzo, Anthony Hamilton, Aloe Blacc
$5 donation.
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT 59101
(406) 702-1458
Friday, April 14th 7:00 p.m. –
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SUNDAY NIGHT AT WALKERS GRILL IN BILLINGS
Sunday live jazz at Billing’s iconic restaurant! This Sunday, Luca Rodoni Quartet is making beautiful music for you. Trumpeter and talented Luca Rodoni lives in Bozeman and he doesn’t play his own band in Billings often so please don’t miss his performance with Billings’ gem, Erik Olson on keys, Parker Brown on bass, and Bill Honaker on drums if you are around Billings! No music charge.
Walkers Grill
2700 1st Ave N, Billings, MT
(406) 245-9291
Sunday, April 16th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE EAGLES IN BOZEMAN
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 Sundays. No cover charge but there will be a tip jar so be generous.
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
316 E Main St Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-9996
Sunday, April 16th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE
Vibraphonist Silas Stewart sent me a link to his duo concert. You can see 3 videos, two of Silas’ originals and one tune by Bobby Hutcherson. Beautiful tunes and performance! Thank you for sharing, Silas!!
Here is the link to Silas Stewart Duo Concert on YouTube!!
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
WILL BROWN AT THE CIKAN HOUSE IN BOZEMAN
Bozeman music fans! Saxophonist and Bozeman native Will Brown is back from NYC with two exciting nights of music at the best listening room in town – The Cikan House. Join him on April 28th and 29th as he showcases two unique nights of music with a different band each night.
Friday April 28th: Wayne Shorter Tribute Night – Featuring Craig Hall, Luca Rodoni, Michael Steele, Josh Poole, and Will Brown. Bozeman locals pay homage to saxophonist Wayne Shorter who we recently lost in March. The quintet will play selections that showcase Shorter’s ability to capture different eras in jazz, and highlight his constant growth as a composer throughout his 63 year musical career.
Saturday April 29th: Will Brown’s Imports Quartet – Featuring Finn Carroll (NYC, Missoula), Owen Ross (Missoula), Davy Nefos (Seattle), and Will Brown (NYC, Bozeman). The Imports quartet will focus on original compositions, modern jazz selections rarely heard in Montana, as well as folk inspired music presented in the context of jazz.
2 Sets of music each night starting at 7pm. Refreshments provided.
Tickets are $30 for one night or $50 for both nights. Limited seating – reservations are highly encouraged to ensure your spot!
Reservations can be made by emailing Will at willbrownsounds@gmail.com
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