Mark your calendar! The Any Everything feat. Michelle Manzo Cobb: Bob Bowman on bass, Cheyenne John-Henderson on piano, Alex Platt on drums, and Michelle Manzo Cobb on vocals will be back to Cikan House on Sun, June 4th! Reservation is highly recommended via plattalex@gmail.com. Concert will start 3PM. $25/person. I will share more details later.
* 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.
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, May 8th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
TUESDAY NIGHT AT VALHALLA MEADERY IN BOZEMAN
The Valhalla Meadery Django Jazz jam for Tuesday, May 9th is ON! Jammers, please visit montanamanouche.com/jam to see a list of the tunes most often played. The jam lasts from 6:15-8:30 pm. If you have questions about the jam, please send a message to Montana Manouche!
Valhalla Meadery
875 Bridger Drive Unit B Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 577-2383
Tuesday, May 9th 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Facebook event page
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, wonderful saxophonist Scott Jeppesen 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, May 10th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Levity Facebook page
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: Alex Robilotta on guitar, Matt Ridgeway on keys, Alex Platt 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, May 10th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE OLD POST IN MISSOULA
Missoula’s most beloved pub The Old Post have live jazz on every Thursday by local musicians. This week Loren Stillman Trio: Loren Stillman on saxophone, David Horgan on guitar, and Tommy Sciple 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, May 11th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 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! This week Shawn Mickelson, Alex Nauman, Erik Olson, and more are 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, May 11th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Craft Local Facebook page
FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Live jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This week Alex Robilotta on guitar, Bob Bowman on bass, and Adam Greenberg on drums will be making fantastic sounds! Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine! 6:30-8:30PM. No cover charge.
* 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, May 12th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Facebook event page
SATURDAY NIGHT AT WILD GINGER IN BILLINGS
Please come down and enjoy live jazz this Saturday at Wild Ginger in Billings!! Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, Craig Hall on guitar, Bob Bowman on bass, and Zach Paris on drums will be making great sounds! Enjoy their music with delicious Asian cuisine and drinks. No music charge.
Wild Ginger
2713 Montana Ave Billings, MT 59101
(406) 252-4486
Saturday, May 13th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Wild Ginger website
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, May 14th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE
Bozeman’s huge jazz fan Greg has sent me his picks but I had failed to add them on my newsletter. Sorry and thanks, Greg!! (All the links are linked to videos on YouTube.)
His first pick is Chucho Valdes and Chick Corea concert in 2019. You can watch the whole concert from the link to YouTube.
The second pick is “Dance Cadaverous” by Wayne Shorter from his album with Freddie Hubbard, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, Elvin Jones “Speak No Evil”.
And his third pick is “Ceora” by The Las Vegas Boneheads!
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