I had a great time at the Cikan House last Sunday! The music by Cheyenne John-Henderson, Chris Naro, and my amazing husband Bob Bowman was absolutely beautiful! There are fantastic jazz happenings this week as well. Please coma out and support local jazz!
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* Details of these concerts can be changed due to artists/venues’ circumstances.
TUESDAY EVENING AT CARABINER LOUNGE AT THE SUMMIT HOTEL IN BIG SKY
Carabiner Lounge at the Summit Hotel has live music on Tuesdays for the season 3-5PM. Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie T on bass, and Chris Naro on drums! Probably this is not a place to stop by, but if you know anyone staying or living close by at the hotel, please tell them to come and enjoy the music with the spectacular view of Lone Peak in the cozy hotel lobby.
Carabiner Lounge
60 Big Sky Resort Rd (Summit Hotel), Big Sky, MT
(406) 995-8078
Tuesday, February 20th 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
TUESDAY NIGHT AT VALHALLA MEADERY IN BOZEMAN
The Valhalla Meadery Django Jazz Jam on Tuesday, January 20th is ON! Newcomers, listeners and dancers welcome. The jam lasts from 6:15-8:30 pm.
Valhalla Meadery
875 Bridger Drive Unit B Bozeman, MT
(406) 577-2383
Tuesday, January 20th 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY EVENING AT THE WILSON HOTEL IN BIG SKY
Please join BOWDOG featuring pianist Ann Tappan, drummer Chris Naro, and bassist Bob Bowman in the cozy lobby of The Wilson Hotel on Wednesday, February 21st, from 5-7 p.m.
Jazz bassist Bob Bowman has performed nationally and internationally with jazz legends and heavy hitters in the past 58 years. He is originally from Kansas and now resides in Montana, near West Yellowstone, after living in Portland, New York, L.A., and then over 25 years in KCMO, where he is deeply respected by musicians and jazz fans.
Bob Bowman is joined by Ann Tappan on piano and drummer Chris Naro. Ann Tappan is widely known as a jazz pianist, educator, composer, and arranger. Her distinctive style always brings beautiful surprises to the audience. Chris Naro, originally from the East Coast, has been quite busy playing music all over and is also a realtor. His very attentive, smooth, but energetic playing is appreciated by many musicians.
The Wilson Hotel
145 Town Center Ave, Big Sky, MT
(406) 995-9000
Wednesday, February 21st 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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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, featured musician Marie Smith and the house band – Joe Sullivan, Lloyd Marsh and Robin Martinez will be 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
(406) 651-5985
Wednesday, February 21st 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Jazz Night at Tune Up Bar in Kimpton Armory Hotel hosted by Eddie T! This week Eli Stevens on saxophone, Alex Robilotta on guitar, Alex Platt on drums, and of course Eddie T. on bass will be making fantastic sounds! Come down to the cozy bar lounge and enjoy their fantastic sounds! 8PM to 10PM. No cover. Now they serve food too!
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Wednesday, February 21st 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, February 22nd 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
Thursday, Feb. 22nd! Jazz Jam at Craft Local Hosted By Raphael Lopez and Sam Woodis from 7:30pm until 9:00pm. The guest artist this week is Tyler Hancoop. Come play or come hang. FREE! All ages welcome.
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT
(406) 702-1458
Thursday, February 22nd 7:30 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 David Charles on piano, Eddie T on bass, and Mike Gillan on drums will be making fantastic sounds! Please come down and enjoy your Friday night with live music and of course delicious pizza!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Friday, February 23rd 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
From drummer Alex Platt!
The return of The Resonance! Featuring Jake Fleming (sax), Alex Robilotta (guitar), Rob Kohler (bass) and Alex Platt (drums), and loads of original grooves (and an occasional standard, done our own way!). We’ll be fresh from our first recording session earlier that day, and ready to play!
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Friday, February 23rd 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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SUNDAY NIGHT AT WALKERS GRILL IN BILLINGS
From Walkers!
As a local staple in the Billings music scene, Parker Brown continues to evolve as not only one of the best regional guitar and bass players, but also as a superbly skilled songwriter. These past few years have seen Parker writing some of his best work and we’re excited to have him perform tunes from his last several recordings. Parker is joined by Erik Olson on keys, Alex Nauman on guitar and Bill Honaker on drums. Sure to be a fun time!!
Walkers Grill
2700 1st Ave N, Billings, MT
(406) 245-9291
Sunday, February 25th 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 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. * Please call the venue to check the schedule.
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
316 E Main St Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-9996
Sunday, February 25th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
SAT, MAR 2ND AT THE CIKAN HOUSE IN BOZEMAN
CUBUSA Fundraising Event – Cikan House – March 2, 2024 Music by Supernova.
Help support Montana musicians of CUBUSA perform with Cuban musicians at the Festival Del Caribe July 2-9, 2024.
The concert by Jake Fleming, Kali Armstrong, John Roberts, Eddie Tsuru, Toby Roberts, and Doug Wales performing original CUBASA compositions plus other classic Cuban and Brazilian tunes.
The founder/director of CUBUSA, Doug Wales, will share his story of how this strong musical connection between these two culturally rich communities came about and resulted in their 2021 release of Swapping Tracks and their newest 3 recordings now playing on 200 radio stations in Cuba. Last month, their Sincopa Remix hit #5 nationally on the radio in Cuba. CUBUSA musicians believe that music has the power to build bridges over walls, raise awareness of this unjust blockade, and help normalize our country’s relations with Cuba.
Please help send our Montana contingent of CUBUSA musicians to Santiago to perform at the 44th Annual Festival del Caribe. This will be the first time over the 13-year history of this project that CUBUSA’s musicians, from Cuba and the USA, will stand on stage together as a band, and perform live before an international audience.
Please watch some of the following videos to get a feel for this exciting intercultural collaboration. You can watch more music videos at https://cubusamusic.com/music-video
The Cikan House in Bozeman
Saturday, March 2nd 7:00 p.m.
AdmissionL $25/person – additional donations is greatly appreciated.
More information and reservations: https://cubusamusic.com/
SUN, MAR 10TH AT THE CIKAN HOUSE IN BOZEMAN
DAVID BIXLER
David Bixler is a renowned alto saxophonist, composer, and educator who has recently revitalized his career with the release of three new recordings: In the Face of Chaos (2019), Blended Lineage (2020), and Inside the Grief (2020). His latest work, THE LANGSTON HUGHES PROJECT vol. 1, is a unique compilation of music inspired by the poetry of Langston Hughes, which has been highly praised by PARIS-MOVE as “a touch of genius.”
Having moved to New York City (NYC) three decades ago, Bixler honed his musical skills touring the world with the big bands of Lionel Hampton and Toshiko Akioshi. He later became part of the Chico O’Farrill Afro-Cuban Big Band, playing a decade-long residency of Sunday evenings at Birdland and winning a LATIN GRAMMY for the recording, Final Night at Birdland.
DAN LOOMIS
With more than a decade of performing experience since moving to New York City, Dan Loomis has emerged as a daring leader, a sought-after sideman, and a composer whose view of the world – and willingness to explore his own inner questioning – has led to the creation of innovative and moving works.
Loomis is also an in-demand sideman. He’s a regular member of Vadim Neselovskyi’s trio, which has played across Europe and at the Blue Note and Village Vanguard in NYC. A small sample of the no- table names with whom Loomis has performed includes TS Monk, Gary Burton, Wycliffe Gordon, Ernesto Cervini, Joel Frahm, Laurence Hobgood, and The Respect Sextet. He’s played in all of New York’s major clubs and at Jazz at Lincoln Center, in addition to appearing on stages across Europe, Canada, Australia, China and throughout the United States. For more on Dan Loomis’s current projects, recordings and clinics, visit https://www.danloomismusic.com.
FABIO ROJAS
Fabio Rojas, Drummer/Film Composer and Educator based in New York City, originally from Valencia-Venezuela. Since arriving to the US, Rojas has performed with artists such as David Bixler, Greg Osby Band, Lonnie Plaxico, Geri Allen, Bill Pierce, Sean Jones, Jon Cowherd, Terri Lyne Carrington, Kevin Harris, Mike Rodriguez, John Lockwood, Manuel Valera, Regina Carter, Rachel Z Hakim, Pepe de Lucia, Nino de los Reyes and many others, in venues such as BU Agganis Arena, Boston Symphony Hall, Daegu Jazz Festival (South Korea), Lincoln Center (NYC), The Esplanade, Scullers Jazz Club, SXSW, BGSU, Smoke Jazz Club, TEDx Boston 2010, TEDx Sommerville 2012, RVA Film & Music Festival, 55 Bar, NAMM, MusikFest.
Fabio Rojas earned his Bachelor of Music with a Dual Major in Performance and Professional Music at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston 14’, thanks to a scholarship and extreme hard work, where he had the honor of being mentored by Terri Lyne Carrington and Kim Plainfield. He also earned his Master of Music in Jazz Studies at CUNY – Queens College 23’ , Magna Cum Laude, where he studied with Michael Mossman, Antonio Hart and Dennis Mackrel. Rojas has given master classes in Youngstown State University (OH), Jazz St. Louis (MO), New Tier HS (IL), Berklee College of Music (MA), Lions Township HS (IL), Kalos Music & Art School (FL), NYC Public schools, Port Washington Public Schools, Conservatorio Sergei Rachmaninov (Ecuador), UEB Torremar (Ecuador), among other locations around the globe.
The Cikan House in Bozeman
Sunday, March 10th 4:00 p.m. –
Admission: $25/guest
Reservations: frank@cikanarchitects.com
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