This week’s Big Sky Jazz starts with Cottonwood Club at Silver Star in Helena! The Any Everything: Alex Platt, Bob Bowman, Cheyenne John-Henderson with featured guest Luca Rodoni will play at Tune Up on Wed. Then Bob will play with Alex Robilotta and Chris Naro at Red Tractor Pizza on Fri, a great band! Grammy award-winning vocal group säje will perform at Warren Miller Performing Arts Center in Big Sky this Sat. Also on Sat, Supernova will have a fundraiser concert at The Cikan House in Bozeman for CUBUSA playing originals, Cuban, and Brazilian tunes. At Tune Up, again on Sat, The Erik Olson Organ Trio feat. Erik Olson, Craig Hall, and Zach Paris will be playing groovin’ blues-influenced jazz!
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* Details of these concerts can be changed due to artists/venues’ circumstances.
MONDAY NIGHT AT SILVER STAR STEAK COMPANY IN HELENA
From Gypsy Jazz band Cottonwood Club!
Meet us in the lounge for some Jazz originals and standards in the style of Django Reinhart!
Silver Star Steak Company
833 Great Northern Blvd, Helena, MT
(406) 495-0677
Monday, February 26th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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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 27th 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
TUESDAY NIGHT AT VALHALLA MEADERY IN BOZEMAN
The Valhalla Meadery Django Jazz Jam on Tuesday, January 27th 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, February 27th 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 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 Raphael Lopez 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 28th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
From Alex Platt!
The return of the Any Everything Trio (Bob Bowman, Cheyenne John-Henderson, and Alex Platt), with our featured guest, the wonderful Luca Rodoni on trumpet! We’re excited for this one! Hope to see you there!
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Wednesday, February 28th 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 29th 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
Thursday, Feb. 29! Jazz Jam at Craft Local Hosted By Raphael Lopez and Sam Woodis from 7:30pm until 9:00pm. Come play or come hang. FREE! All ages welcome.
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT
(406) 702-1458
Thursday, February 29th 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Craft Local Facebook page
FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! This week Alex Robilotta on guitar, Bob Bowman on bass, and Chris Naro 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, March 1st 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT TEN LOUNGE IN BILLINGS
First Friday Fun! Join vocalist Elana Hayden at TEN in the Northern Hotel for a night of live music that spans the decades. Featuring Joe Sullivan on piano and Sam Woodis on Saxophone.
TEN at The Northern
19 N Broadway, Billings, MT
(406) 867-6774
Friday, March 1st 8:00 p.m. –
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS
Please come and enjoy live music at Yellowstone Cellars & Winery with Elana Hayden & Friends! Elana Hayden on vocals, Mike Leslie on bass, Joe Sullivan on piano, Lloyd Marsh on drums, and Sam Woodis on saxophone!
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Saturday, March 2nd 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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SATURDAY NIGHT AT WARREN MILLER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IN BIG SKY
On Saturday, March 2nd, the recent Grammy Award-winning vocal supergroup, säje (rhymes with “beige”), will bring their original jazz compositions and compelling covers to the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center in Big Sky. Rooted in lush harmonies and heart-felt expression, säje has been called “one of the FINEST vocal tandems you will ever hear in our lifetime.” (Urban Music Scene) Tickets and more information at www.warrenmillerpac.org.
Warren Miller Performing Arts Center
45465 Gallatin Rd, Gallatin Gateway, MT
(406) 995-6345
Saturday, March 2nd 7:30 p.m. (Door 7:00 p.m.)
SATURDAY NIGHT AT WILD GINGER IN BILLINGS
If you are around Billings this Saturday night and want to enjoy live music, please come down to Wild Ginger!! Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, Amy Schendel on vocals, Jeff Troxel on guitar, Erik Gothberg on bass, and Roxanne Jeppesen on drums! Enjoy their music with delicious Asian cuisine and drinks. No music charge.
Wild Ginger
2713 Montana Ave Billings, MT 59101
(406) 252-4486
Saturday, March 2nd 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT 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/
SATURDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Please join The Erik Olson Organ Trio at Tune Up this Saturday night! Billings keyboardist Erik Olson, Wyoming drummer Zach Paris, and Bozeman guitarist Craig Hall will be playing groovin’ blues-influenced jazz, in the tradition of Jimmy Smith and others. No cover.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Saturday, March 2nd 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE EAGLES IN BOZEMAN
Sunday night big band fun! Please join The WD40’s Big Band at Bozeman Eagles Club!
The WD40’s perform at The Eagles every other Sunday. No cover. Dancers are welcome!
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
316 E Main St Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-9996
Sunday, March 3rd 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
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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