Bob, our beloved K9 Budsie, and I have been enjoying our time in KCMO. But the jazz community received sad news of the passing of great drummer Jack DeJohnette yesterday. Bozeman jazz fan Greg sent his recommendation for the 1985 The Standards Trio concert in Tokyo, Japan, featuring Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock, and Jack DeJohnette. Jack took a 14-minute drum solo! The concert is available on YouTube.
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* Details of these concerts can be changed due to artists’/venues’ circumstances.
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, and featured musician John Roberts – 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, October 29th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT SUITE TWO IN MISSOULA
From Loren Stillman!
Please join us for our last Suite Two appearance at Suite Two in Missoula for an evening of dynamic, exploratory music. Come experience something special — a modern musical phenomenon unfolding in real time. Suggested donations greatly appreciated.
Haymaker: Loren Stillman on saxophone/music, Tommy Sciple on bass, John Wicks on drums.
Suite Two
1001 S. 4th St. W. Missoula, MT
Wednesday, October 29th, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Door 7:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT ON KUFM
From Wilbur Rehmann!
Wilbur Rehmann quintet with special guest MJ Williams.
On the KUFM radio (89.1 FM) live, Wedneday, 10/29, 8-10p. Listen live at https://www.mtpr.org/ click live feed or over the air.
Wilbur R. – saxophone, MJ Williams – vocals & trombone, Fred Cobb-piano, Pete Hand – acoustic bass, Ray Davis – drums.
Montana Public Radio – What I Like About Jazz
https://www.mtpr.org/ (89.1 FM)
Wednesday, October 29th, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT JAKE’S DOWNTOWN IN BILLINGS
Please Join Parker Brown & John Roberts at Jake’s Downtown Saloon Music Series on Thursday! Parker Brown on guitar/bass/vocals and John Roberts on B3 organ/vocals. They will play their originals and some jazzy tunes!
Jake’s Downtown
2701 1st Ave. North, Billings, MT
(406) 259-9375
Thursday, October 30th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 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. This week, singer Marie Smith will join the trio and sing a few tunes with them! 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, October 30th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE WAITING ROOM IN BILLINGS
From Elana Hayden!
Join the Hayden Trio for live music and cool cocktails at “The Waiting Room.” Check out this fabulous, new Speakeasy in downtown Billings – enter through Doc Harper’s! Feat. Elana Hayden, Mike Leslie & George Higgins
The Waiting Room (Doc Harper’s Tavern)
116 North Broadway, Billings, MT
(406) 200-7177
Thursday, October 30th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT GUTE LAUNE IN BOZEMAN
Friday Night Jazz at gute Laune (upstairs at the Rialto)! Come join the Alex Robilotta Quartet – Alex Robilotta on guitar, Eddie T. on bass, Adam Greenberg on drums, and Eric Trapp on trombone. Enjoy their sounds with good beer, good food, and good vibes!
gute Laune
10 West Main Street, Bozeman, MT
(406) 404-7911
Friday, October 31st, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY IN BILLINGS
From the Winery!
A night of jazz with some of Billings’ finest musicians! No cover!
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Saturday, November 1st, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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
(406) 587-9996
Sunday, November 2nd, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
NOV 5TH, WED NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
Jazz Night hosted by Eddie T. returns to Tune Up Bar on the first Wednesday every month! On Wednesday, November 5th, Eddie T. on bass, Jake Fleming on saxophone, Alex Robilotta on guitar, and Chris Naro on drums will be playing! Enjoy 20% off all menu items with a valid Montana ID excluding Happy Hour Specials!
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Wednesday, November 5th, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
THU, NOV 6TH AT MSU-B CISEL HALL IN BILLINGS
From MSU Billings Music!
The MSU Billings Department of Music presents a Jazz Orchestra & French Quarter Frenzy “Sounds of New Orleans Concert” Thursday, November 6 at 7:00 pm at Cisel Recital Hall. Entry by Donation. For questions contact the Music Office at 406-657-2350.
MUS Billings Cisel Recital Hall
1500 University Dr, Billings, MT
Thursday, November 6th, 7:00 p.m.-
FRI, NOV 7TH AT THE EAGLES IN BOZEMAN
From Tsunami Funk!
Tsunami Funk returns to the Bozeman Eagles the first weekend in November.
No cover charge.
Bozeman Eagles Club & Ballroom
316 E Main St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 587-9996
Friday, November 7th, 9:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
SUN, NOV 9TH AT ART HOUSE IN BILLINGS
From Art House Billings!
Art House is excited to present the Rimrock Hot Club for a lively night of live music, November 9th in the Fortin Theatre! These impressive players are offering up some hot swing and jazz manouche music in the style of Django Reinhardt that’ll get your heart a-beatin’ and toes a-tappin’! Get your tickets now because this is a show you won’t want to miss!
Art House Billings
109 N 30th St, Billings, MT
(406) 534-1128
Sunday, November 9th, 7:00 p.m. –
Tickets: $25 at https://arthousebillings.com/cinema-and-pub/special_events/rimrock-hot-club-concert/
WED, NOV 12TH AT LAST BEST COMEDY IN BOZEMAN
From Alex Platt!
As you know, public radio has recently had a lot of funding taken away from them. So this event is quite important. The Resonance (Jake Fleming, Alex Robilotta, Rob Kohler, and myself) will be doing a music-only concert at Last Best Comedy as an opening act, followed by the KGLT fundraiser, at Last Best Comedy on November 12th!
(Doors at 6 PM, concert from 6:30 to 8:00 PM … but the Bits & Beats comedy portion *has* been cancelled in lieu of the KGLT fundraiser, so that portion of the poster is incorrect. BUT, please stick around to support KGLT!)
LBC has generously donated their space for this event. Come out and support public radio!
Tickets here: https://www.lastbestcomedy.com/events/jazz-night-at-lbc-3
Last Best Comedy
321 E Main, Alley Entrance, Bozeman, MT
(406) 219-3393
Wednesday, November 12th, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Door 6:00 p.m)
BENDING TOWARDS THE LIGHT… A JAZZ NATIVITY IN BOZEMAN
IT’S BACK!!!!!!! After a wildly popular Premiere in 2023, Bending Toward the Light…a Jazz Nativity will be performed on: Thursday, Dec 4 – 7 PM / Sunday, Dec 7 – 4 PM / Thursday, Dec 11 – 7 PM
Hope Lutheran Church, 2152 W Graf St, Bozeman, MT
Premium $50 Royal / $35 General /$25 | Family Event
Tickets are available at https://www.jazznativity.org/bozeman
At each of the 2025 performances the Cast and Crew will honor Montana organizations that continue to encourage and support our community to live in the light. Dec 4th – Montana PBS and YPR, Dec 7th – Warriors & Quiet Waters, Dec 11th – Bozeman Art Museum in the Schools, Eagle Mount, Greater Gallatin United Way, Montana Mindfulness, Montana Shakes in the Schools, Shane Lalani Center for the Arts and Thrive.
Dr. Shane Doyle, Apsáalooke, will open Bozeman’s second annual production with an indigenous honor song and his daughter Lilian Doyle will support his piece with a traditional dance. MSU Professor of Music and Grammy Award Winner, Ryan Matzinger, will conduct the shows which includes local luminaries Jeni Fleming (Mary), Jake Fleming (a ‘King’) Lori Rosolowsky (piano), tap queen Katherine Kramer (Quing), the Big Sky Voices, Maddisen Sheedy, a beautiful rhythm section, members of The One O’clock Concert Jazz Ensemble and a 40+ member Choir. The debut cast of characters and musicians will be polishing their brass, tuning their guitars, and lifting their voices in preparation for three thrilling performances.
Produced by Beth Ann Kennedy, Aunahil, Kindred Spirits and the Hope Lutheran Center for the Arts. It’s not too early to plan your Holiday Season (the debut performances in 2023 sold out!) Come support the light in your community while enjoying a truly uplifting experience.
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