Great event in Livingston for jazz beginners and students! Park High is hosting a Jazz Education Festival this Friday! It is a free event except an evening concert by guest artists. Please scroll down for more details.
Jazz piano fans can’t miss this event in Missoula on Nov 11th! ‘Piano Solos, Duos, & Trios’ a very special evening featuring some of Montana’s finest pianists including Jim Driscoll, Bob Packwood, Connor Racicot, and Ann Tappan. So mark your calendar!
Wouldn’t you be interested in a Christmas story told through the medium of jazz? Bending Towards the Light…A Jazz Nativity which was first premiered in 1988 will come to Bozeman! The greats of the jazz world have joined the show in the past, and his year the show will be played by Montana musicians! Please see the details in “Upcoming Jazz & More” section!
* 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.
TUESDAY NIGHT AT THE ELM IN BOZEMAN
Looking for fun music event on Halloween in Bozeman? Grateful Dead tribute band Dead Sky is performing at The Elm! A great bonus is a jazz unit “p0lite s0ciety” will be an opening act. p0lite s0ciety – Alex Robilotta on guitar, Orin Gunderson on trumpet, Drake Pannell on saxophone, Eddie T on bass, and Adam Greenberg on drums will play original compositions and arrangements by Alex Robilotta. The door opens at 7:00p.m. Music by p0lite s0ciety starts at 8:00 p.m. For more information and tickets, please visit The Elm website.
The Elm
506 N 7th Ave, Bozeman, MT
(406) 830-4640
Tuesday, October 31st, Door 7:00 p.m., Music 8:00 p.m.-
Dead Sky with p0lite s0ciety (The Elm)
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ON BROADWAY IN HELENA
Celebrate Day of the Dead with Hot Club Jazz! Cottonwood Club performs live Django style jazz on Wednesday, November 1st from 6-9PM at On Broadway in Helena! They play an irresistible mix of string jazz from with roots in the ‘Hot Club’ style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. The band’s tune list includes many favorites from The Great American Songbook and beyond, as well as a growing list of original tunes.
On Broadway
106 E Broadway St, Helena, MT
(406) 443-1929
Wednesday, November 1st 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Please don’t miss this special concert at Tune Up this Wednesday!!! Jake Fleming on saxophone, Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie T on bass, and Josh Poole on drums will be playing in tribute to the BEATLES. Come down to cozy bar lounge of Tune Up Bar in Kimpton Armory Hotel and enjoy their sounds! 8PM to 10PM. No cover charge.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Wednesday, November 1st 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 Chuck Florence on tenor 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
(406) 540-4433
Thursday, November 2nd 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! 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
(406) 702-1458
Thursday, November 2nd 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Craft Local Facebook page
FRIDAY MORNING AT KICKIN’ IT WITH LEIF ON RADIO
From singer Elana Hayden!
Don’t miss Elana on Kickin’ it with Leif – LIVE – on Billings radio station 98.5 the Wolf. Log onto https://985wolf.com from 7 to 9 AM (Mountain Time) and LISTEN LIVE or you can watch the LIVESTREAM on the “Kickin’ it with Leif” Facebook page.
98.5 Wolf
Friday, November 3rd 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
https://985wolf.com/
FRIDAY AT PARK HIGH SCHOOL IN LIVINGSTON
From Garrett Stannard!
Friday November 3rd, Park High is hosting a Jazz Education Festival. Other than the 5:30pm Guest Artist evening concert ($10 at the door), this is a FREE EVENT! Listen to some fantastic school bands, jump in on a masterclass, or join the evening jam session!
Featuring:
Dr. Johan Eriksson from UM on Saxophone
Ryan Matzinger from MSU on Saxophone
John J. Roberts from MSU-B on Trombone
Dr. Douglas Olson from Livingston on Voice
Erik Olson from Billings on Piano
Craig Hall from Bozeman on Guitar
Cameron Reichert from Livingston on Bass
and myself, Garrett Stannard, on Drums and Percussion
Park High School
102 View Vista Dr, Livingston, MT
(406) 222-0448
Friday, November 3rd – all day
Facebook event page
FRIDAY NIGHT AT GALLATIN VALLEY GARDEN CENTER IN BOZEMAN
From Montana Manouche!
Montana Manouche- Friday, Nov 3rd, 5-8 pm, at Gallatin Valley Garden Center, playing music for the Vintage Christmas Market. We had a great time playing for this very special event last year! Tickets and details gallatinvalleygardencenter.com/ .
Visit “Sip & Shop” event at Gallatin Valley Garden and enjoy Gypsy Jazz by Montana Manouche!! Ticket $20/person.
Gallatin Valley Garden Center
1770 Cobb Hill Rd, Bozeman, MT
(406) 570-0074
Gallatin Valley Garden Center website
FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This week Bob Bowman Trio will be making fantastic sounds! The band – Bob Bowman on bass, Chris Naro on drums, and Kellan Moore on keys will be making fantastic sounds together! Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine!
* 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
(406) 359-1999
Friday, November 3rd 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Facebook event page
SATURDAY NIGHT AT COLUMBIA CLUB IN BILLINGS
Non-profit organization Arts Without Boundaries will have an event “Big Band Dance” to benefit AWB this Saturday at Columbia Club in Billings! Concessions available for purchase. Cash bar! Bring your dancing shoes! Donations encouraged. $10 at the door. 6:00 doors open 6:00 – 7:00PM Kickstand: The Tricycle Trio.
7:00 – 9:30PM The Hangar Band.
Columbia Club
2216 Grand Ave, Billings, MT
Saturday, November 4th 6:00 p.m.-
Arts Without Boundaries website
SATURDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
Saturday, Nov 4th at Craft Local, John Roberts y Pan Blanco will be playing as a part of “Dia de los Muertos 2023 / Day of the Dead Billings”!
Here is the schedule for Sat Nov 4 at Craft Local.
2 PM: Doors open for family crafts and activities
6:30 PM: Dance Lessons
7:30 PM: Adult Costume Contest Finals
8 PM: John Roberts y Pan Blanco with Sandie Marina Castaneda
This is 2 day event starting Nov 3rd. Visit Day of the Dead Billings website for more information!
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT
(406) 702-1458
Saturday, November 4th 8:00 p.m. –
Facebook event page
Day of the Dead Billings webiste
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. * Please call the venue to check the schedule.
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
316 E Main St Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-9996
Sunday, November 5th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
NOV 11TH AT ZACC IN MISSOULA
Jazz piano fans can’t miss this event! Jazzoula presents ‘Piano Solos, Duos, & Trios’ a very special evening featuring some of Montana’s finest pianists including Jim Driscoll, Bob Packwood, Connor Racicot, and Ann Tappan.
Saturday, November 11 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $25 // $20 Students & Seniors.
For the details and tickets, please visit ZACC website.
Zootown Arts Community Center (ZACC)
216 W. Main St. Missoula, MT
(406) 549-7555
Saturday, November 11th 7:00 p.m.-
ZACC website
NOV 30TH & DEC 3RD AT HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH IN BOZEMAN
BENDING TOWARDS THE LIGHT – A JAZZ NATIVITY is the Christmas story told through the medium of jazz since its premiere in 1985. It is a fusion of holiday joy, spirituality, and jazz history. It has been referred to as a “jazz opera” and the “Peter and the Wolf” of jazz.
Year after year, since the premiere, the greats of the world of jazz … Dave Brubeck, Tito Puente, Lionel Hampton, Clark Terry, Al Grey, Jon Faddis, Phil Woods, Paquito D’Rivera, Candido, the tap-dancing Kings, Honey Coles, Harold Nicholas, Jimmy Slyde, have performed at Avery Fisher Hall, The Lambs Theater, Orchestra Hall in Chicago, Birdland, BBKing’s and even The Stephen Wise Free Synagogue!
And this year, the show will be played in Bozeman featuring these wonderful Montana musicians!!!
Jeni Fleming as Mary
Lilian Doyle as the Spirit of Mary
Anna Milburn as the Archangel
Sharon & Michael Beehler as The Guardian Angels
Jake Fleming and Noah Bromberg Kings – Sam Simonich Quing
Maddisen Sheedy as the Child Shepherd, Reggie Mead and Jesse lagos Shepherds
Cheryl Sheedy, Coco Douma, Clayton Oberquell & Bryan Adams, Big Sky Voices
Ryan Matzinger & members of the MSU One ‘clock Concert Jazz Ensemble
Stefan Stern, piano
Michael Steele, bass
Craig Hall, guitar
Michael Gillan, percussion
Chris Naro, drums
Lori Rosolowsky and Shane Doyle, special guests
For more information and tickets, please visit Jazz Nativity website.
Hope Lutheran church
2152 Graf Street, Bozeman, MT
Thursday, November 30th 7:00 p.m. –
Sunday, December 3rd 4:00 p.m. –
Jazz Nativity website
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