The weather has been weird around West Yellowstone. We had some snow, then it got very warm, and it started raining instead of snowing; it is very messy. Where did the winter go??
Heads up to Bozeman jazz fans! There will be no jazz at gute Laune on Friday and Afternoon Jazz at the library on Saturday this week.
I still have my 2026 calendars! If you are interested, please let me know!
* 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, December 16th, 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, John Roberts on organ, Raphael Lopez on guitar, and John Roberts Jr. 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, December 23rd, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
THURSDAY EVENING AT CARABINER LOUNGE AT THE SUMMIT HOTEL IN BIG SKY
Carabiner Lounge at the Summit Hotel has live music on Thursdays for the season, 4-6 PM. Alex Robilotta on guitar and Eddie T. on bass! Maybe this is not a place to just stop by, but if you know anyone staying or living nearby 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
Thursday, December 25th, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT AT CRAFT LOCAL IN BILLINGS
John Roberts y Pan Blanco at Craft Local New Year’s Wamup!
Come down and dance off that Christmas dinner! $10.
Craft Local
2501 Montana Ave. Billings, MT
(406) 702-1458
Saturday, December 27th, 8:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT DRAUGHT WORKS IN MISSOULA
From Draught Works!
Unwind and enjoy the sounds of jazz in our taproom every Sunday night from 6-8 PM this winter during our Winter Sunday Night Jazz Series! This week’s Jazz – the Nomi Moon Siegel will be playing with John Wicks on drums and Tommy Sciple on bass to make your Sunday night special!
Draught Works Brewery
915 Toole Ave, Missoula, MT
(406) 541-1592
Sunday, December 28th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
SUNDAY NIGHT AT EAGLES IN BOZEMAN
Sunday night big band fun! Please join the Bridger Mountain Big Band at the Bozeman Eagles Club!
The Bridger Mountain Big Band or small combo performs at The Eagles on every other Sunday. 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, December 28th, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPCOMING JAZZ & MORE
TUE, DEC 30TH AT THE UNION IN HELENA
From Wilbur Rehmann!
12/30-The UNION Tuesday. Trio with Wilbur on saxophone, Fred Cobb, keyboard, and Todd Silas, acoustic bass, Jazz, Blues & Bossas with music from the Great American Jazz Songbook. Celebrate the end of 2025 as we usher in 2026!
The Union by Old Salt
361 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT
(406) 500-6328
Tuesday, December 30th, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
FRI, JAN 2ND AT ZACC IN MISSOULA
From Loren Stillman!
We’re excited to share that Haymaker – Loren Stillman on saxophone, Tommy Sciple on bass, and John Wicks on drums – has found a new home at The ZACC. Starting Friday, January 2, from 5 -7 PM, we’ll be re-launching an every-other-Friday residency in The ZACC basement space. This room feels right—intimate, creative, and built for listening. We’re looking forward to settling in, stretching out, and letting the music evolve over time.
Each night will be a little different. Same band, same spirit—new paths.
We’d love for you to come along for the ride and help us shape this next chapter.
Zootown Arts and Community Center (ZACC)
216 W. Main St. Missoula, MT
(406) 549-7555
Friday, January 2nd, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
SAT, JAN 3RD AT LAST BEST COMEDY IN BOZEMAN
From Alex Platt!
The legendary Rich Hall headlines a special night of comedy and music at Last Best Comedy. Joined by The Platt-Kohler trio (Adam Platt, Alex Platt, and Rob Kohler), this will be a memorable night of jazz and comedy!
Rich is a comedian, writer, and musician, first coming to prominence as a sketch comedian in the 1980s. He wrote and performed for a range of American networks, in series such as Fridays, Not Necessarily the News, and Saturday Night Live. After winning a Perrier Comedy Award in 2000, using the character of Tennesseean country musician Otis Lee Crenshaw, Hall became popular in the United Kingdom, regularly appearing on QI and similar panel shows. He has created and starred in several series for the BBC, including comedies with Mike Wilmot, and documentaries often concerning cinema of the United States. Hall has also maintained a successful stand-up comedy career, as both Crenshaw and himself.
Tickets: $24 (18+) at https://www.lastbestcomedy.com/events/saturday-night-stand-up-with-rich-hall-4
Last Best Comedy
321 E Main, Alley Entrance, Bozeman, MT
(406) 219-3393
Saturday, January 3rd, 6:30 p.m. – (Door 6:00 p.m)
THU, JAN 8TH AT ZACC IN MISSOULA
From ZACC!
Saxophonist Loren Stillman and pianist Dylan Bautista team up for an evening of inventive interplay and spirited improvisation, blending their original music with select jazz standards.
Zootown Arts and Community Center
216 W. Main St. Missoula, MT
(406) 549-7555
Thursday, January 8th, Doors 7:00 p.m. / Music 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $10 // $15-$20 Artist Supporter
For the details and tickets, please visit https://showroom.zootownarts.org/event/dylan-bautista-loren-stillman/zootown-arts-community-center/missoula-montana/
SAT, JAN 24TH AT ZACC IN MISSOULA
From ZACC!
One Stage. All Corners of Montana Meet. Pure Jazz Brilliance. This exceptional performance brings together a curated ensemble of premier jazz musicians from across the state. A bold, beautiful fusion of styles and shared passion, delivering a one-night-only experience of world-class artistry.
Zootown Arts and Community Center
216 W. Main St. Missoula, MT
(406) 549-7555
Saturday, January 24th, Door 7:00 p.m. / Music 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $25-$30 Sliding Scale // $17 Student
For the details and tickets, please visit https://showroom.zootownarts.org/event/marie-smith-jazz-group/zootown-arts-community-center/missoula-montana/
SAT, JAN 31ST AT THE CIKAN HOUSE IN BOZEMAN
From Club Flamenco!
Club Flamenco performs classic and 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. Seating will be limited. Reserve your seat early for $30 at www.purplepass.com/clubflamenco
The Cikan House
31 Hitching Post, Bozeman, MT
Saturday, January 31st, 6:00 p.m. –
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