On November 2nd we lost wonderful drummer and a dear friend Brad Edwards. Many local jazz fans have known Brad from many performances he had played and as Afternoon Jazz Show DJ for Yellowstone Public Radio. He loved jazz and shared his deep knowledge about music also experiences with jazz veterans generously with anyone who […]

Bob and I will be headed to Casper, WY tomorrow for Creative Music Series at Casper College. He and wonderful pianist Ben Markley will have clinics and concerts!If you are for a good cause please come to Rialto Bozeman Light Box on November 8th. There will be a kick-off event for the Annual Fund for Middle […]

It is getting chilly around Hebgen Lake. Yesterday, October 27th was my birthday as well as great pianist Brigitte Engerer also classical composer Paganini! Bob made sure to make my birthday weekend so special!!!* To musician friends, if you would like to add your message or on going projects like new albums on this website or […]

Bob and I are on our way back to Montana from Kansas City, MO. I am writing this week’s newsletter from a hotel room. As I am typing this our dog Budsie is talking (?) in her sleep. A couple of short quiet barks. It makes me smile always when she does this. * To […]

Bob and I have been enjoying very lively jazz scene in Kansas City! Tomorrow, we will be headed to Memphis for a jazz clinic then concert with pianist Pat Coil, drummer Danny Gottlieb, and saxophonist Michael Shults. Pat is a regular member of Michael McDonal band also Bob’s long time friend. Danny was the original drummer […]

Bob and I have been enjoying gorgeous Montana fall. The season is short but it is my favorite season! * To musician friends, if you would like to add your message or on going projects like new albums on this website or news letter please contact me! * Detail of these concerts can be changed due to […]

Bob and I have been on his gig trip and will be headed back to The Treasure State tomorrow. It’s been very warm in the Midwest now we have to get ready for the snow in Montana! This week’s cover photo was from Monument Rocks in Kansas. It’s a bit far from Montana but hey, […]

Bob and I are in Hays, KS for jazz master class and concert at Fort Hays State University. Tomorrow we are headed to Kansas City, MO!* To musician friends, if you would like to add your message or on going projects like new albums on this website or news letter please contact me! * Detail of these […]

This week we have some exciting music events among fantastic regular jazz happenings!A wonderful saxophonist Rob Scheps will be performing at Cikan House with Cheyenne John Henderson on piano,  Bob Bowman on bass, and Adam Greenberg on drums on Tuesday, Sep 17th.On Thursday, Sep 19th please join us to celebrate the new start of jazz […]

I have been enjoying fantastic sounds by pianist Ben Markley, saxophonist Stephen Martin, drummer Brian Steever, and my wonderful husband and bassist Bob Bowman in Billings! They will have a house concert at Cikan House on Monday, September 9th. If you are around please join the band and experience their fantastic sounds!* To musician friends, […]