Our internet has been down for almost a week now, and the cellphone signal here is pretty poor. So we’ve had to drive to West Yellowstone which is 16 miles away just to get online. It’s amazing how internet became so vital to our life!
* 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.
TUESDAY NIGHT AT VALHALLA MEADERY IN BOZEMAN
The Valhalla Meadery Django Jazz Jam on Tuesday, November 14th 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 14th 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Jazz Night at Tune Up Bar in Bozeman hosted by Eddie T!! This Wednesday will be a Swing Jazz night by Orin Gunderson on trumpet, Matt Ridgeway on keyboard, Eddie T on bass, and Austin Belluscio on drums! Dancers are welcome! 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 15th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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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 16th 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT MSU BILLINGS
Please don’t miss MSU Billings Fall Jazz Concert in Cisel Recital Hall!
Music of Charles Mingus, Duke Ellington, Stevie Wonder, Bob Brookmeyer, and more. Original arrangement by Tyler Honcoop. $5 entry fee or free with a valid student ID.
MUS Billings Cisel Recital Hall
1500 University Dr, Billings, MT
Music Department Office (406)657-2350
Thursday, November 16th 7:00 p.m.-
Tickets: $5 (Free with valid student ID)
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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! 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 16th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This week Bob Nell Trio – Bob Nell on piano, Michael Steele on bass, Austin Belluscio on drums will be playing! Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza and beer/wine!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Friday, November 17th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
More jazz this Friday night in Bozeman! Please don’t miss this wonderful trio- Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie T on bass, and Alex Platt on drums at Tune Up Bar! Three of the busiest musicians in Montana will come together and make 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
Friday, November 17th 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT THIRSTY STREET BREWING CO. IN BILLINGS
J5 and The Montes is back! Featuring Jessica Fiveland, Erik Olson, Alex Nauman, Parker Brown, Bill Honaker, John Roberts, and Sam Woodis. A show for the entire family- enjoy some soul, funk, jazz and R&B at the Garage! 7pm-9pm. $10/ticket, Kids are free!
Thirsty Street Brewing Co.
2123 1st Ave N, Billings, MT
(406) 534-6332
Friday, November 17th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Direct from New York, vocalist Elana Hayden is back – LIVE – at the fabulous Tune Up Bar & Lounge (Kimpton Armory Hotel) in Bozeman! She’ll be joined by Mike Leslie on bass, Zach Paris on drums, Sam White on sax, and Erik Olson on piano. Enjoy familiar songs from Hoagy Carmichael to Patsy Cline, Ben E. King to Carole King, Etta James to Norah Jones, and John Prine to Elvis Presley. No cover.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Saturday, November 18th 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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SUNDAY EVENING AT RED TRACTOR IN BOZEMAN
From drummer Alex Platt!
You know the drill! Our regular house band (Alex Platt, Eddie T., and David Charles) will be holding down the fort while YOU get your jam on. Bring your instrument (except for keys and drums), and for vocalists, have your charts ready! (Limit 1-2 songs per vocalist). OR, just hang out and listen to some damn fine musicians playing some especially spontaneous stuff!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Sunday, November 19th 5:00 p.m. –
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SUNDAY NIGHT 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
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 19th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT WALKERS IN BILLINGS
Join Elana Hayden & Friends & fabulous food at the wonderful Walker’s Grill! Feat. Elana Hayden on vocals, Mike Leslie on bass, Erik Olson on keyboard, and Bill Honaker on drums. Enjoy familiar songs from Hoagy Carmichael to Patsy Cline, Ben E. King to Carole King, Etta James to Norah Jones, and John Prine to Elvis Presley. *Reservations recommended.
Walkers Grill
2700 1st Ave N, Billings, MT
(406) 245-9291
Sunday, November 19th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
SATURDAY NOV 25TH AT OUR REDEEMER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH IN HELENA
Helena’s Nutcracker Swing Orchestra presents: “A Big Band Christmas” featuring Duke Ellington’s timeless arrangement of The Nutcracker Suite and many more staples of the holiday season.
The Nutcracker Swing Orchestra is a big band project made up of some of the finest jazz musicians within Helena and the broader Montana community with the stated goal of bringing Duke Ellington’s “The Nutcracker Suite” and other holiday favorites to life for the Helena community.
With this inaugural event, The Nutcracker Swing Orchestra hopes to create a new holiday tradition the Helena community can look forward to for years to come.
In the spirit of the season, the performance will support the Helena Food Share Campaign.
Tickets: $25 in Advance, $30 at the door.
Tickets can be purchased online via 406tix or in person at either Leslie’s Hallmark (1609 11th Ave, Suite F, Prescott).
Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church
3580 Benton Ave, Helena, MT
Saturday, November 25th 7:30 p.m.-
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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. –
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NOV 30TH AT ZACC IN MISSOULA
Loren Stillman will have an album release concert at ZACC on Thursday, November 30th! Please join the band to celebrate Loren’s new album “Time and Again”.
“Over the past two decades, Stillman has become one of jazz music’s leading alto saxophonists. But he has long felt that he was a tenor saxophonist playing the alto. So, when the pandemic reared its head, Stillman used the time to woodshed the larger horn, trying to extend his sound fluidity through his alto, soprano, and tenor without leaning into the sound cliches of any of the three.”
Loren Stillman on saxophone, Tommy Sciple on bass, John Wicks on drums.
Doors at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 // $12 // $10 for Students & Seniors
Zootown Arts Community Center (ZACC)
216 W. Main St. Missoula, MT
(406) 549-7555
Thursday, November 30th 7:00 p.m.-
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