I am so sorry for the delay! The internet was down almost for 2 days, plus we had stuff that need to be taken care of. Good news is there will be wonderful jazz here and there!!!
* 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 VALHALLA MEADERY IN BOZEMAN
The Valhalla Meadery Django Jazz Jam is back!! Tuesday, November 7th is ON! Jammers, please visit www.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 contact Montana Manouche: info@montanamanouche.com.
Valhalla Meadery
875 Bridger Drive Unit B Bozeman, MT
(406) 577-2383
Tuesday, November 7th 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Facebook event page
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT LEVITY IN BILLINGS
Every Wednesday, Levity features Jazz Jam starting at 7:00 p.m. It’s a Jam Session with local jazz musicians. This week Marie Smith will be hosting the jam session! House band will be Marie Smith on vocals, Joseph Sullivan on piano, Robin Martinez on bass, Lloyd Marsh on drums. 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
(406) 651-5985
Wednesday, November 9th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Levity Facebook page
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Jazz Night at Tune Up Bar in Bozeman hosted by Eddie T!!! This Wednesday from 8-10PM, Cheyenne John-Henderson on keyboard, Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie T on bass, and Chris Naro on drums will be making fantastic sounds! Come down to cozy bar lounge of Tune Up Bar in Kimpton Armory Hotel and enjoy the music! 8PM to 10PM. No cover charge.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Wednesday, November 8th 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 9th 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 9th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Craft Local Facebook page
THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE ATTIC IN LIVINGSTON
Park High Music Department hosts international jazz artists Trevor Watts and Jamie Harris.
As part of their North American tour, internationally renowned saxophonist Trevor Watts and percussionist Jamie Harris will perform at The Attic on Thursday, Nov. 9. The Park High Jazz Ensemble, and a jazz/poetry set by local poet and performer Marc Beaudin, Park High band leader and percussionist Garrett Stannard, and friends will open the show. Watts and Harris will also offer master classes that afternoon which are free and open to the public.
The free classes, “Percussion Master Class & Q&A with Jamie Harris,” from 4 – 4:45 pm, and “Saxophone & Improvisation Master Class & Q&A with Trevor Watts,” from 4:45 – 5:30 pm, will also take place at The Attic, 110 N. Main St., Livingston. No advance sign-up is necessary.
For the performance, doors will open at 7:30 pm. The Park High Jazz Ensemble will perform at 8, followed by a set of jazz/poetry by Beaudin and Stannard. Watts and Harris will take the stage at 9. A suggested donation of $20 is recommended, and proceeds benefit the Park High Music Department.
For more information, please visit the Facebook event page.
The Attic
110 N Main St, Livingston, MT
(406) 222-6106
Thursday, November 9th 8:00 p.m.-
Facebook event page
THURSDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Come and join Montana Manouche, Bozeman-based Gypsy Jazz Quartet at Tune Up Bar in Bozeman this Thursday! They play music in the style of Django Reinhardt & vintage swing. Dancers are more than welcome, so don’t forget your dancing shoes! 8-10PM. No Cover!
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Thursday, November 9th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT BENNY’S BISTRO IN HELENA
Wilbur Rehmann, saxophone and Fred Cobb, piano are performing at Bennys, Friday Nov 10th, 6:00-8:00PM! Please come and join the duo! “Lively tunes and plenty of jazz standards, ballads, be-bop and bossas” with the delicious food!
Benny’s Bistro
108 E 6th Ave Helena, MT 59601
Friday, November 10th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Benny’s Bistro website
FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This week Alex Robilotta Trio will be making fantastic sounds! The band – Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie T on bass, David Clapp on drums 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 10th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Facebook event page
SATURDAY NIGHT 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
SATURDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS
Please come and join Montana Avenue Jazz Exchange this Saturday at Yellowstone Cellars & Winery! Classic jazz standards by some of the best musicians in town: Marie Smith on vocals, Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, Joseph Sullivan on piano, Erik Gothberg on bass, and Roxanne Jeppesen on drums!!! No cover.
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Saturday, November 11th 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
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 12th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
SUN, NOV 19TH AT THE CIKAN HOUSE
Please don’t miss these talented young musicians at The Cikan House in Bozeman on Sun, Nov 19th!! Here is from Cameron!
The first set will be all original music written by the artists—a mix of jazz, folk music, and Americana. The second set will be selections of vocal jazz ballads from Tony Bennet to Joni Mitchell with some Chet Baker in the middle.
The artists
Emilio Gonzalez is a young vocalist and guitarist born and raised in Florida with parents from Puerto Rico. He is an incredible songwriter and enthusiastic creative. He is releasing an album produced by Cameron Reichert which features vocalist Emme Cannon. Emilio has a love of old-style vocal jazz in the realm of Frank Sinatra, Jeff Buckley, and Billie Holiday. He is also fond of singing Joni Mithcell and other more modern poetic writers.
Emme Cannon fits into a category all her own. Recently graduated from Berklee College of Music, she has shared her music in countless shows from packed concert halls to house parties, and other notable Boston gems such as the Boston Book Festival, the Boston Calendar, and Fenway Park. She sings with ease in many styles but shines in her own silky writing. Combining Indie-folk and alternative genres, Emme’s music creates a unique feeling of being in the eye of a storm between peace and chaos.
Colin Dorion is the Indiana jazzman. Colin met Cameron at a Berklee Jam session in 2018 and the two have been swinging quarter notes ever since. Colin is an inspiring creative drummer and an extremely disciplined member of the practice shed. There are few musicians who can sit in a room playing quarter note triplets at 40 bpm for 2 hours a day. Colin was sent home from Berklee due to COVID-19 and decided to take a break from higher education to pursue his practice. After a few years of hard work, he moved to Chicago to finish his undergrad and play at the local clubs. This will be his second time performing at Cikan House.
Kara Snethlage is a recording engineer/producer from South Africa. She came to Berklee with dreams of being the next big fusion guitarist. When she discovered the creative flexibility and technology aspect of being a recording engineer she quickly switched lanes. She is now the most sought-after producer engineer at Berklee and is transitioning to being very busy in LA. Along with honing her recording chops, she has spent countless hours expanding her guitar skills. Playing live shows in Boston every weekend and adding licks in recording sessions she is a formidable professional in the studio.
Cameron Reichert is a Livingston-raised multi-instrumentalist. Not knowing which instrument to pick up he was also pulled into the recording industry. Getting to spend time with all these amazing artists is an honor. They are his friends and heroes.
The Cikan House in Bozeman
Sunday, November 19th 6:00p.m.-
Admission at the door: $30
Reservations: Cameron Reichert at cameronr2216@gmail.com
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
Produced and Directed by Beth Ann Kennedy
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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