Wonderful news from Emma Dayhuff! Her long-awaited debut album, Innovations & Lineage: The Chicago Project, was released on Aug 15th! Here is a part from the press release: The record is a culmination of more than fifteen years of deep listening, collaboration, and heartfelt contribution to the rich tradition of Chicago’s Black creative music. It features powerhouse collaborators Dee Alexander, Kahil El’Zabar, and Isaiah Collier, bridging four generations of Chicago’s most storied musicians. Each musician plays a vital role in shaping the city’s singularly innovative and versatile artistic community and the continuation of Chicago’s enduring legacy of creative sound.
You can take a listen and order the album on Bandcamp! https://division81records.bandcamp.com/album/innovations-lineage-the-chicago-project
* 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 NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
From Magic City Jazz Jam!
THIS TUESDAY, September 2nd, Magic City Jazz Jam @ Craft Local! (7pm-9pm)
The house band will play a short set and after that, the open jam will begin!!! This week, Sam Woodis on piano, Raphael Lopez on guitar/bass, and Sam Layton on drums will host the jam!
FREE! Bring an instrument! Sign up to play a tune! Buy a drink! Tip the band & bar! Make some friends! Support OUR local community!!
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT
(406) 702-1458
Tuesday, September 9th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT AC BENCHMARK IN BOZEMAN
There is live music at AC Benchmark (AC Hotel by Marriott) every Wednesday. On September 10th, bassist Isaac Winemiller and guitarist Alex Robilotta will be playing from 6 to 8 PM! Please join the duo and enjoy their music, the mountain views, and cocktails!
AC Benchmark (AC Hotel by Marriott Bozeman Downtown)
110 N Tracy Ave., Bozeman, MT
(406) 602-1072
Wednesday, September 10th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 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, Robin Martinez on bass, Lloyd Marsh on drums – 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, September 10th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT SUITE TWO IN MISSOULA
From Loren Stillman!
Join us every other Wednesday at Suite Two in Missoula for an evening of dynamic, exploratory music. Our trio residency has been growing for nearly a year, and the connection deepens each time we play. Come experience something special — a modern musical phenomenon unfolding in real time.
Haymaker: Loren Stillman on saxophone/music, Tommy Sciple on bass, John Wicks on drums.
Suite Two
1001 S. 4th St. W. Missoula, MT
Wednesday, September 10th, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Door 7:00 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, September 11th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT – LIVE STREAM FROM CHRIS’ JAZZ CAFE IN PHILADELPHIA, PA
From Craig Hall!
Log onto Chris’s Jazz Cafe live feed this Thursday, September 11th, at 5:30 p.m. (MST) to hear Silas Stewart on vibraphone, Craig Hall on guitar, Tom Lawton on piano, Madison Rast on bass, and Dan Monaghan on drums for two sets of jazz, including treatments of patriotic songs, from downtown Philadelphia.
* You need to become a member to watch the livestream through Chris’ Jazz Cafe YouTube channel.
Chris’ Jazz Cafe (https://www.chrisjazzcafe.com/)
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisJazzCafePhilly
Thursday, September 11th, 5:30 p.m. / 7:00 p.m.
THU, SEP 11TH & SAT, SEP 13TH – CULB FLAMENCO
From Geno Kreis!
Club Flamenco performs contemporary European and Western music, arranged around traditional Flamencopalos or “styles.” Guitarist and Club Flamenco founder Geno Kreis is joined by April Kreis on bass. Percussionists Chrysti Smith, Doug Wales and Ben Simpson weave a tapestry of rhythms supporting the dialect. Flamenco performance is incomplete without the iconic flamenco dancer. Club Flamenco’s Nicole Loya brings years of dance experience, flair and emotion to the set.
Traditionally a community performance, Flamenco is truly complete when others enjoy the music and offer encouraging shouts of “olé!” –
- Thursday, September 11th at Art Mine Basin (48 Cataract Road, Basin, MT) 7:00 PM –
- Saturday, September 13th at Last Best Place Brewery (605 N 7th Ave, Suite, 101, Bozeman, MT) 6:00 PM –
FRIDAY NIGHT AT GUTE LAUNE IN BOZEMAN
Friday Night Jazz at gute Laune (upstairs at the Rialto)! Come join ARCNET – Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie T. on bass, and Chris Naro on drums. Enjoy their sounds with good beer, good food, and good vibes!
gute Laune
10 West Main Street, Bozeman, MT
(406) 404-7911
Friday, September 12th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT REYNOLDS RECITAL HALL (MSU) IN BOZEMAN
This is not a jazz concert, but I bet many of you appreciate a guitar solo concert! Please join Nora Spielman at Reynolds Recital Hall in MSU this Friday, 7:30 p.m.! She will play “Classical guitar, music from the renaissance to Brazilian samba inspired works to Guadeloupean folk music!”
Tickets: $15 general, $5 MSU students, FREE PreK-12.
For the details and tickets, please visit https://www.montana.edu/calendar/events/54879
Reynolds Recital Hall (In Howard Hall)
Howard Hall, 189, Bozeman, MT
(406) 994-4641 *School of music
Friday, September 12th, 7:30 p.m. –
FRIDAY NIGHT AT LEWIS & CLARK TAP ROOM IN HELENA
John Roberts y Pan Blanco will be playing at Lewis & Clark Tap Room this Friday as part of the Dance with the Band event! Cohesion Dance Project gives you a one-hour dance lesson from 6:30 PM at their studio (1020 Argyle St, Helena). After the lesson, it is time to show off your moves with the music by Pan Blanco from 8:00 p.m.! $25 fee covers the dance lesson, cover charge, and 1 beer token. Registration at https://www.cohesiondance.org/
Of course, You can skip the dance lesson and enjoy the band – $10 cover at the door!
Lewis & Clark Tap Room
1517 Dodge Ave, Helena, MT
(406) 442-5960
Friday, September 12th, Dance lesson at Cohesion Dance Project – 6:30 p.m. / Music at Lewis & Clark Tap Room 8:00 p.m. –
SUNDAY NIGHT AT DRAUGHT WORKS IN MISSOULA
From Draught Works!
Unwind and enjoy the sounds of jazz in our cozy taproom every Sunday night from 6-8 PM this summer during our Sunday Night Jazz Series! This week’s Jazz – Owen Ross Band will be playing wonderful music to make your Sunday night special!
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, September 14th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT 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, September 14th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT BOZEMAN HOT SPRINGS IN BOZEMAN
From Elana Hayden!
Join Elana Hayden and the Sugar Daddies at Bozeman Hot Springs for some country-fried jazz! Relax and enjoy a night of jazz, blues, and country music! Featuring Elana Hayden on vocals, Mike Leslie on bass, Mike Gillan on drums, Jeff Troxel on guitar, and Joe Sullivan on piano.
Bozeman Hot Springs
81123 Gallatin Rd, Bozeman, MT
(406) 586-6492
Sunday, September 14th, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
TUE, SEP 16TH AT AFFINITY IN BILLINGS
Join the Hayden Trio for live music and an evening of elegance, community, and purpose – presented by Affinity Cares! Guests are encouraged to wear black or white attire. Enjoy live jazz, curated beverages, handcrafted appetizers, and moving moments that honor the impact of the Affinity Cares program. In support of local food banks, guests are invited to bring a non-perishable food item. Each donation serves as an entry into our Gala Grand Prize Drawing—just one more way your generosity creates lasting impact. Please RSVP to attend this free event. at https://www.affinityforliving.com/BILLINGS/bw-gala
Affinity at Billings
4215 Montana Sapphire Dr #333, Billings, MT
(406) 412-1282
Tuesday, September 16th, 3:00 p.m. –
TUE, SEP 16TH AT THE UNION IN HELENA
Please join Wilbur Rehmann Trio at The Union -Butcher Shop & Wood Grill – in Helena on Tuesday, September 16th! Wilbur Rehmann on saxophone, Fred Cobb on keyboard, and Todd Silas on bass. Music 6-8 PM.
The Union by Old Salt
361 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT
(406) 500-6328
Tuesday, September 16th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
FRI, SEP 26TH AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
From Geno Kreis!
Club Flamenco performs contemporary European and Western music, arranged around traditional Flamencopalos or “styles.” Guitarist and Club Flamenco founder Geno Kreis is joined by April Kreis on bass. Percussionists Chrysti Smith, Doug Wales and Ben Simpson weave a tapestry of rhythms supporting the dialect.
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Friday, September 26th, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
ALEX NAUMAN NEW ALBUM RELEASE CONCERTS
From Alex Nauman!
TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT!!! So incredibly pumped to be bringing Matt Smiley & Dru Heller up from Denver for a run of album release shows in October! I hope you will join us for an intimate evening of retro-tinged surf jazz and help celebrate the release of our new album “Meadowlark.” – Expect dynamic compositions, dreamy textures, and adventurous improvisation inspired by the styles of Julian Lage and Bill Frisell. Vinyl & CD copies will be available for the first time at the shows! Seatings are limited at the venues. Please make reservations.
- Fri, Oct 10th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Longstaff House in Missoula (601 Longstaff Street, Missoula) Cash donation $25. Reservations at parkerjohn1010@gmail.com
- Sat, Oct 11th, 7:00 p.m. – at The Cikan House in Bozeman (31 Hitching Post, Bozeman) Cash donations $30. Reservations at craig@craighallmusic.com
- Sun, Oct 12th, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Art House in Billings (109 N 30th St, Billings) Advanced tickets $25 at https://arthousebillings.com/cinema-and-pub/special_events/alex-nauman-trio-album-release-concert/
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