We received very sad news of the passing of a great jazz pianist, composer, author, teacher, and our friend Dan Haerle last Saturday. Dan was/is my husband Bob Bowman’s mentor and friend for long years. Some Montana jazz fans might have remembered Dan and Bob playing in Montana when Dan and his wife Jill visited the state in 2017. Bob said “Dan influenced more people than anybody I know. He had a way of teaching I’d never seen. He would offer criticism but never sounded like criticism. He would offer suggestions to students that students would think they were making decisions on their own.” RIP, Mr. Haerle.
Montana Jazz gems Bob Nell and Alex Nauman who share the same birthday will play at Red Tractor Pizza on their birthday, Fry, Mar 8th!! Please join them to celebrate!
Alto saxophonist, composer, and educator David Bixler from NYC will be touring in Montana this week. His band will playing Missoula, Billings, Red Lodge, and Bozeman. Please scroll down for the details!
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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 just 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, March 5th 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
TUESDAY NIGHT AT VALHALLA MEADERY IN BOZEMAN
The Valhalla Meadery Django Jazz Jam on Tuesday, March 12th 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, March 5th 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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TUESDAY NIGHT AT CORK & BARREL PUB & RESTAURANT IN BILLINGS
Vocalist Elana Hayden returns to the cool Cork & Barrel for a night of LIVE MUSIC with Joe Sullivan on piano. Enjoy a mix of jazz, blues, pop, & country. Great food, craft cocktails & a cozy, classy vibe!
Cork & Barrel Pub & Restaurant
1417 38th Street West, Billings, MT
(406) 969-1025
Tuesday, March 5th 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ON BROADWAY IN HELENA
Enjoy live Django Jazz at On Broadway in Helena on Wednesday, March 6th! A Gypsy Jazz band Cottonwood Club play an irresistible mix of string jazz with roots in the ‘Hot Club’ style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. Enjoy the energetic rhythms of three Cottonwood Club with delicious food and drink at Helena’s historical restaurant!
On Broadway
106 E Broadway St, Helena, MT
(406) 443-1929
Wednesday, March 6th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 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 Scott Jeppesen and the house band – Joe Sullivan, Mark McGiboney, 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, March 6th 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 Kimpton Armory Hotel hosted by Eddie T! This week David Charles on keyboard, Alex Robilotta on guitar, Mike Gillan on drums, and Eddie T. on bass will be making fantastic sounds! So come down to the cozy bar lounge and enjoy their music! 8PM to 10PM. No cover. They serve food too!
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Wednesday, March 6th 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, March 7th 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT STREAMING FROM PHILADELPHIA
Please catch live streaming from Chris’ Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia on Thursday, March 7th! Vibraphonist Silas Stewart, guitarist Craig Hall, bassist Mike Boone, and drummer Dan Monaghan will be playing! They will play mostly original material. Catch the live (youtube) stream at chrisjazzcafe.com. Two shows, 7:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. EST (5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. MST).
Chris’ Jazz Cafe
Live streaming on YouTube
Thursday, March 7th 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (MST)
Visit chrisjazzcafe.com
THURSDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
From Magic City Jazz Jam!
THIS THURSDAY, March 7th, Raphael Lopez will be our featured soloist!!
House Band: Mark McGibbony – Drums, Alex Bush – Bass, Sam Woodis – Keys, Raphael Lopez – Guitar
(The house band will play a short set and after that, the open jam will begin!!!) Bring an instrument! Buy a drink! Tip the band! Make some friends! Support OUR local community!!
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT
(406) 702-1458
Thursday, March 7th 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Magic City Jazz Jam Facebook Page
FRIDAY NIGHT AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN
Friday Jazz at Red Tractor Pizza! A special duo is having a birthday concert this week. Pianist Bob Nell and guitarist Alex Nauman are celebrating their birthdays, March 8th, at RTP! Bob and Alex are great musicians and you don’t want to miss their fantastic sounds! Please come and celebrate their special day together with delicious pizza!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Friday, March 8th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 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, March 10th 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
TRIO INCOGNITO: DAVID BIXLER, DAN LOOMIS, FABIO ROJAS IN MONTANA
- Wed, Mar 6 at ZACC in Missoula (216 W Main St, Missoula). Door at 7 PM. Show at 7:30 PM. $15 Advance / $20 Day of Show. Visit https://showroom.zootownarts.org/ for tickets and details.
- Thu, Mar 7 at Thirsty Street Brewing Co. in Billings (2123 1st Ave. N., Billings). Show at 6:30PM.
- Fri, Mar 8 at One Legged Magpie in Red Lodge (19 Broadway Ave N, Red Lodge). Show 8-10PM. $15. Tickets are available via https://www.oneleggedmagpie.com/
- Sat, Mar 9 at Tune Up Bar in Bozeman (24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman). 9-11PM. Free.
- Sun, Mar 10 at The Cikan House in Bozeman (31 Hitching Post, Bozeman). 4-6PM. $25 Reservations: frank@cikanarchitects.com
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.
https://www.davidbixler.com/
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.
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.
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