As I mentioned last week, our beloved friend and talented pianist, Brant Jester, is returning to Montana! My husband, jazz veteran Bob Bowman, will perform with Brant at The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky this Friday and at Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman this Sunday.
Additionally, the Saturday Afternoon Jazz Series, hosted by Craig Hall at the Bozeman Public Library, will have its final concert of the season this Saturday. Don’t miss the performance by Craig Hall, Isaac Winemiller, and Aaron Banfield!
* Musician friends, if you would like to add your message, ongoing projects like new albums, etc. on BigSkyJazz.net please contact me!
* 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, 4-6PM. Alex Robilotta on guitar and Eddie T on bass! 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, January 21st, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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 the house band – Joe Sullivan on keyboard, Lloyd Marsh on drums, Robin Martinez on bass, and featured musician Jack Klein on trumpet will be hosting the jam session! There are always familiar faces, but it’s open to anyone who 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, January 22nd, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE OLD POST IN MISSOULA

Missoula’s most beloved pub The Old Post have live jazz on every Thursday by Chuck Florence on tenor saxophone, David Horgan on guitar, and Beth Lo on bass. 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, January 23rd, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS

Come and join Jazz Jam at Craft Local Every Thursday! The Jazz Jam will be hosted by Sam Woodis on keys/saxophone, Luke Kestner on drums, Raphael Lopez on bass/guitar! The house band will play a short set and after that, the open jam will begin! Bring an instrument! Sign up to play a tune! Buy a drink! Tip the band & bar! Make some friends!
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT
(406) 702-1458
Thursday, January 23rd, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Magic City Jazz Jam FB page
FRIDAY EVENING AT THE WILSON HOTEL IN BIG SKY

BOWDOG feat. Brant Jester from Kansas City at The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky! Jazz veteran Bob Bowman will be playing with his friend and fantastic pianist Brant Jester in a cozy hotel lobby of The Wilson Hotel on Friday, January 24th, 5-7 PM. Please join them and enjoy their beautiful sounds with a wonderful view and drinks!
The Wilson Hotel
145 Town Center Ave, Big Sky, MT
(406) 995-9000
Friday, January 24th, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT SAFFRON IN BUTTE

The Duo from Platinum Street Jazz will be playing at Saffron – Mediterranean Restaurant in Butte this Friday! Mark Hayden on Guitar and Andrew McFarland on bass. Enjoy exquisite dining and soft jazz in the delightful acoustics of the restaurant/bar.
Saffron. Mediterranean Restaurant & Catering
217 W Park St, Butte, MT
(406) 299-2600
Friday, January 24th, 5:00 p.m. –
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE LYRIC IN CASPER, WY

One of the regular musicians on BigSkyJazz, Jeff Troxel, will bring Zach Paris, a familiar name here, and Andrey Goncalves to The Lyric in Casper, Wyoming! Jeff Troxel Trio will play “something for everyone with original compositions and innovative arrangements of jazz and pop standards.” Tickets $5 – $13, available at https://artcorewy.com/event/jeff-troxel-trio/
The Lyric
230 W. Yellowstone, Casper, WY
(307) 472-4842
Friday, January 24th, 7:30 p.m. –
https://artcorewy.com/event/jeff-troxel-trio/
FRIDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN

Join FunkyMoto at Tune Up Bar this Friday! This all-instrumental band specializes in modern funky jazz fusion. The member include: Bill Hyland on guitar, Jay Khule on drums, Harlow Punderson on keys, Mike Helland on saxophone, Gunter Roylance on trombone, Marvin Lansverk on trumpet, and John Campbell on bass. Don’t miss out on a fantastic night of music! No music charge.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Friday, January 24th, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
SATURDAY AFTERNOON AT BOZEMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY

The weekly Improvised Music at the Library hosted by guitarist Craig Hall on Saturdays from 2:00 – 4:00 PM, upstairs at the Bozeman Public Library. Craig will be joined by a different area player each week. This Saturday, Craig on guitar will play with Isaac Winemiller on bass and Aaron Banfield on guitar! Don’t miss this wonderful trio!
Bozeman Public Library
626 E. Main Street. Bozeman, MT
(406) 582-2400
Saturday, January 25th, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
SATURDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN

Wonderful news for Tsunami Funk fans! Tsunami Funk will perform at Tune Up Bar this Saturday! Come down in your dancing shoes!
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Saturday, January 25th, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT DRAUGHT WORKS IN MISSOULA

Unwind and enjoy the soulful sounds of jazz at Draught Works in Missoula every Sunday night from 6-8 PM this winter during their Winter Sunday Night Jazz Series!
This Sunday, Naomi Moon Siegel, Ed Stalling, and Tommy Sciple will be playing music of John Scofield in the cozy taproom!!
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, January 26th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SUNDAY EVENING AT RED TRACTOR PIZZA IN BOZEMAN

Join us for a fantastic jazz concert featuring veteran jazz bassist Bob Bowman and talented pianist Brant Jester from Kansas City at Red Tractor Pizza in Bozeman on Sunday, January 26th, from 5 to 7 PM. This special performance showcases wonderful jazz artists at Bozeman’s favorite pizzeria. Mark your calendar, and don’t miss this amazing duo!
Red Tractor Pizza
1007 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 359-1999
Sunday, January 26th, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
SUNDAY NIGHT AT EAGLES IN BOZEMAN

Sunday night big band fun! Please join the Bridger Mountain Big Band at Bozeman Eagles Club!
The Bridger Mountain Big Band or small combo performs at The Eagles on every other Sundays. No cover charge but there will be a tip jar so be generous.
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
316 E Main St Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-9996
Sunday, January 26th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Facebook event page
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
FRI, JAN 31ST AT PETRO THEATRE AT MSU BILLINGS

The Montana State University Billings Jazz Festival Gala Concert will be held Friday, January 31st at Petro Theatre on the campus of MSUB, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT.
The concert will feature the MSU Billings Jazz Orchestra and full-size Mambo Orchestra directed by Professor John Roberts. Tickets $15. Free with a valid MSUB student ID.
For more information, please visit https://www.msubillings.edu/jazz/index.htm
Petro Theatre (MUS Billings)
1500 University Dr, Billings, MT
Friday, January 31st, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tickets available at https://msubyellowjackets.hometownticketing.com/embed/all?depts=3
FRI, FEB 7TH AT THIRSTY STREET BREWING CO. IN BILLINGS
From Alex Nauman!
A gig 5 years in the making. My project Pattern Addicts has achieved what feels like it’s final form and I am so proud and excited to be releasing an album of never-before-heard original music and playing that music for you for the first time at Thirsty Street Brewing Co. with a truly mind-blowing 4-guitar band featuring Pat Epley, Parker Brown, Erik Gothberg, Pete Tolton, Alex Peel, and Sam Woodis. These songs defy genre categorization and represent the culmination of 5+ years of my composition notebook.
Performances also performances from the amazing Goosetooth, Pat’s Discount Cuts, Mario Miner Jr (Gallatin Ghost Train), and Dave Caserio. $12.
Thirsty Street Brewing Co.
2123 1st Ave. N., Billings, MT
(406) 534-6332
Friday, February 7th, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Facebook event page

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