Bob, our beloved dog Budsie, and I are on the Oregon coast! We will be heading back to Big Sky Country on Thursday. Bozeman jazz fans, if you want to support the local jazz scene, please join The Resonance Quartet at Last Best Comedy on Wednesday, November 12. It will be a music-only concert as an opening act, followed by the KGLT fundraiser. Oh, and don’t forget to join the Eddie T. Quartet at Tune Up Bar this Wednesday!
* 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, November 4th, 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, Sam Layton on drums, and Erik Gothberg on bass 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, November 4th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ON BROADWAY IN HELENA
From Cottonwood Club!
Guys, grab your dolls and join us for an evening of Django-inspired acoustic swing jazz!
On Broadway
106 E Broadway St, Helena, MT
(406) 443-1929
Wednesday, November 5th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 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, November 5th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT ENGINE ROOM PIZZA IN LIVINGSTON
Sweet Jazz at Engine Room Pizza in Livingston this Wednesday! Garrett Stannard on drums, Matt Ridgeway on piano, and Bridger Himmelspach on bass will be playing from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM!
Engine Room Deep Dish Pizza
113 W Park Street, Livingston, MT
(406) 595-8202
Wednesday, November 5th, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY 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.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON AT MSU-B CISEL HALL IN BILLINGS
From MSU Billings Music!
Music adjudication for 6-12 grade and college ensembles at MSU Billings Petro Theatre and Cisel Hall, Thursday, November 6, 2025.
MSU-B Student and Faculty Showcase Recital at 1:00 pm at Cisel Recital Hall.
MUS Billings Cisel Recital Hall
1500 University Dr, Billings, MT
Thursday, November 6th, 1:00 p.m.-
THURSDAY NIGHT 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.-
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, November 6th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
FRI & SAT AT SAGE LODGE IN PRAY
From Elana Hayden!
Join the Hayden Trio for a 2-night stint at the fabulous Sage Lodge in Pray, MT! Feat. Elana Hayden, Joe Sullivan & Mike Leslie on November 7th & 8th (5 to 7 PM).
Sage Lodge
55 Sage Lodge Dr, Pray, MT
(855) 400-0505
Friday, November 7th, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. / Saturday, November 8th, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT GUTE LAUNE IN BOZEMAN
Friday Night Jazz at gute Laune (upstairs at the Rialto)! Come join Alex Robilotta Trio – Alex Robilotta on guitar, Brian Belluscio on bass, and Austin Belluscio 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, November 7th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT AT TUNE UP BAR IN BOZEMAN
From Club Flamenco!
November 7th, 9:00 PM The Tune Up Bar in the Armory, Bozeman, Montana, with special guest French flamenco guitarist Mickael Minotto, joins Bozeman’s Club Flamenco!
Club Flamenco performs contemporary European and Western music, arranged around traditional Flamenco palos 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!”
Tune Up Bar (Kimpton Armory Hotel)
24 W Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT
(406) 551-7702
Friday, November 7th, 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT 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.
SUNDAY NIGHT 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/
SUNDAY NIGHT AT EAGLES IN BOZEMAN
Sunday night big band fun! Please join The WD40’s Big Band at Bozeman Eagles Club! This week, with a special guest, Jeni Fleming!
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, November 9th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
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)
SAT, NOV 22ND AT YELLOWSTONE CELLARS & WINERY
From The Winery!
Classic jazz standards by some of the best musicians in town. Get ready for a memorable show that will give you goosebumps! Marie Smith on vocals, Scott Jeppesen on saxophone, Joe Sullivan on keyboard, Erik Gothberg on bass, and Roxanne Jeppesen on drums.
Yellowstone Cellars & Winery
1335 Holiday Cir, Billings, MT
(406) 281-8400
Saturday, November 22nd, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 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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