My husband and amazing bassist Bob Bowman is having his 70th birthday on April 17th. There will be a concert at Westport Coffee House, a theatre downstairs of a cafe, with his friends and it will be a very special event!!
Last week I missed to add Jazz Jam at Red Tractor Pizza in my newsletter so here it is! If you are around Bozeman today, April 16th, please come RTP and join/enjoy the jazz jam! Then after the jam, move to The Eagles to listen to Bridger Mountain Big Band!
On Sunday in Billings Luca Rodoni Quartet will be playing at Walkers Grill 7-10PM. Please don’t miss that if you are in the area!
* To musician friends, if you would like to share your music, a concert info, etc. on BigSkyJazz.net please contact me!
* Details of these concerts can be changed due to artists/venues’ circumstances.
TONIGHT! SUNDAY AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA
From drummer Alex Platt! “Back to our monthly shenanigans! David Charles, Eddie T., and myself will be holding down the fort, as usual! YOU! Bring your chops, and let’s jam! (Keyboardists and drummers may use the provided equipment, all others must provide their own instrument. Vocalists: please bring charts in your preferred key for players to read.) It’s always a good time at these sessions … let’s keep it going!”
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 359-1999
Sunday, April 16th 5:00 p.m. –
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SUNDAY NIGHT AT WALKERS GRILL IN BILLINGS
Born and raised in Bozeman, Montana, Luca Rodoni began playing the trumpet at age ten. He quickly developed a passion for playing the instrument and began focusing on learning jazz music. During his high school years, he attended the Vail Jazz Workshop, Stanford Jazz Institute, Centrum Jazz Workshop, and Lincoln Center’s Summer Jazz Academy under the direction of Wynton Marsalis. Since returning, he has been focused on composing and performing new original music, continuing his development as a trumpet player, and pursuing his passions outdoors. Rodoni frequently plays with a variety of groups and is a member of Bozeman-based Paige and the People’s Band. Luca is joined by Erik Olson on piano, Parker Brown on bass, and Bill Honaker on drums.
It’s sure to be a fun night! As always, no cover.
Walkers Grill
2700 1st Ave N, Billings, MT
(406) 245-9291
Sunday, April 16th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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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 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 17th 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: Alex Robilotta on guitar 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 18th 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT LEVITY IN BILLINGS
Every Wednesday Night, Levity features Live Jazz starting at 7:00 p.m. It’s a Jam Session with local jazz musicians. This week singer Elana Hayden is hosting the jam session! There are always familiar faces, but it’s open to anyone that can play. All you need is raw talent and your instrument!
Levity Bar and Bistro
1027 Shiloh Crossing Blvd Suite 8, Billings, MT 59102
(406) 651-5985
Wednesday, April 19th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Levity Facebook page
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Join Eddie T Trio 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: Alex Robilotta on guitar, Chris Naro 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 19th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE OLD POST IN MISSOULA
Missoula’s most beloved pubs The Old Post in have live jazz on every Thursday by local musicians. This week Chuck Florence on saxophone, David Horgan on guitar, and Beth Lo on bass will be performing! 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, April 20th 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 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! This week Scott Jeppesen, Erik Olson, Erik Gothberg, and Matt Devitt will host 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 20th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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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 21st 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 Alex Robilotta on guitar, Isaac Winemiller on bass, and Josh Poole on drums! 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 21st 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT WHITNEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS IN SHERIDAN, WY
WCJO’s program, “JAZZ ON SCREEN!” will present creative jazz music arrangements from classic films, television, and anime. The performance will include Henry Mancini’s themes to the films “Charade” and “Days of Wine and Roses”, arranged by Eric Richards, “Moon River” from the film “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, arranged by Scott Jeppesen, Johnny Mandel’s classic score to the 1958 crime blockbuster “I Want to Live”, Burt Bacharach’s theme to the 1966 film “Alfie”, featuring WCJO’s lead trumpeter, John Harbaugh, A Brazilian version of the theme of “Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood”, arranged by Mike Tomaro, Lalo Schifrin’s exciting theme to “Mission Impossible”, and the concert finale is a high-energy theme to the anime Cowboy Bebop titled “Tank!”
Tickets: Adult: $25 Senior/Veteran: $15 Student (K-12, non-SC): $10 Live streaming: $10
Whitney Center for the Arts
1 Whitney Way, Sheridan, WY
(307) 675-0360
Saturday, April 22nd 7:00 p.m. –
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT ONE LEGGED MAGPIE IN RED LODGE
Weekend jazz at One Legged Magpie in Red Lodge! Please don’t miss Elana Hayden quartet: Elana Hayden on vocals, Erik Olson on keyboard, Mike Leslie on bass, and Bill Honaker on drums. If you are around! Come join them with delicious crafted cocktails at One Legged Magpie!
Tickets are available on One Legged Magpie’s website: $5 – $15 (please contact the venue for detail)
One Legged Magpie
17-19 Broadway Ave N. Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406)445-3322
Saturday, April 22nd 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
One Legged Magpie website
SUNDAY AT FREE CYCLES IN MISSOULA
SAMBA Percussion/Drumset Workshop – Explore Samba rhythms on traditional Brasilian percussion instruments, play them together to see how the parts fit together. Then we’ll learn how we apply these to drumset, the skills required and how we can develop those skills.
Geared to high-school drummers and above, but all musicians interested in Samba rhythms will benefit. Workshop by guest artist Francisco Marques who has been teaching Brasilian music for over twenty years (https://franciscomarquesmusic.com); Pedro Marques, Brasilian percussionist playing with local favorite Canta Brasil, and Missoula drumset artist and teacher Ed Stalling.
Free Cycles
732 S 1st St W, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-7284
Sunday, April 23rd 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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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 23rd 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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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