Bob and I will be traveling to the Midwest soon for his gigs. We are looking forward to driving through some beautiful parts of this country! If you are around Livingston on this Friday, please drop by at the Murray Hotel. Pianist Matt Ridgeway will be playing solo piano in the lobby of the hotel […]
It seems more live jazz are happening in Billings in last few weeks. Hopefully as it gets warmer and more people get vaccinated, we will see more jazz events in Bozeman and other places again!* To musician friends, if you would like to add your message, on going projects like new albums, etc. on BigSkyJazz.net […]
It is a gorgeous sunny day at Hebgen! Since it started to get warmer, Bob and I have been trying to start our day early so we can take a walk before the snow gets slushy. It will be spring very soon!* To musician friends, if you would like to add your message, on going […]
I have been very busy with my work and tax (both Japan and the U.S.) since last week and could not do the weekly jazz news. I am sorry!Today on Thursday and tomorrow on Friday, there are couple of jazz happenings in Billings. One is a streaming concert “The Hang!” by Alex Nauman so wherever […]
We’ve been having warm early spring days around Hebgen. We don’t like slushy ground but appreciate a warm sunny day anytime!I bet some of you caught live jazz at The Tune Up Bar in Bozeman. They changed genre of music so there won’t be live jazz at the venue for a while. Although they keep […]
It is really gusty today at Hebgen. I don’t know how little birds like Chickadees and Nuthatches manage to fly in such high wind!University of Montana is hosting the annual Buddy Defranco Jazz Festival online from March 15th to April 15th. There will be a free online Gala Festival concert on March 25th. Schools can […]
As many of you know already, great jazz musician Chick Corea passed away on February 9th. I saw his performances several times in Tokyo and every time his sounds filled my heart with joy. I featured Chick Corea in this week’s “For your listening pleasure” section.He left a touching message for “all those he knew […]
It feels like finally real winter has arrived in Montana! We’ve had nice snow and it is going to be cold around West Yellowstone as some area already have been experiencing. Stay warm and don’t fall on an icy road!My first photo book “雪景 – Sekkei. 空景 – Kukei.” is still on sale! ON WEDNESDAY […]
New weekly live jazz will start on this Saturday at Tune Up Bar, a basement bar of Kimton Armory Hotel Bozeman! There will be live jazz on every Saturday from 8pm – 10pm. Please scroll down for more details.My first photo book “雪景 – Sekkei. 空景 – Kukei.” is still on sale! ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT […]
Bob and I will make a short trip to Billings tomorrow for couple of gigs. One is tomorrow, on Wednesday at Billings Petroleum Club with guitarist Alex Nauman and pianist Erik Olson. Another one is also with Alex Nauman on his live streaming series “The Hang!”. The series’ first show started on January 15th with […]