I am sending the last Jazz Newsletter of 2025 earlier than usual, with some NYE events info.Red Tractor Pizza is reopening on Monday, Dec 29, with a powerful new oven! The Alex Robilotta Trio will be playing for the party from 5 PM to 7 PM! Please drop by!After the New Year, don’t miss the […]
Week of Dec 22
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 […]
Week of Dec 15
Many thanks to BigSkyJazz supporters for being interested in my 2026 calendar! They were just delivered, and I am starting shipping!! If you haven’t checked my calendar yet, please take a look at it here: https://bigskyjazz.net/2026-calendar/. I’d appreciate it if you are interested in getting it for yourself or for your family and friends! * […]
Week of Dec 8
It is December, which means 2026 is right around the corner! I was a bit behind, but I finally ordered my 2026 calendars, and they will be delivered next week! I’d appreciate it if you are interested in getting it for yourself or for your family and friends!Please take a look at the calendar here: […]
Week of Dec 1
It’s December, and it’s finally snowing! There will be concerts by MSU Billings students this week, directed by John Roberts, Scott Jeppesen, and Alex Nauman. Don’t miss the chance to see future talents! If you’re in the Bozeman area, please join Bending Toward the Light… a Jazz Nativity at Hope Lutheran Church on 12/4, 12/7, and […]
Week of Nov 24
Sending much gratitude to you, all jazz fans and musicians, for your support of Montana jazz and for keeping the music alive! Happy Thanksgiving! * 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 […]
Week of Nov 17
I enjoyed watching my very first Northern Lights last Tuesday! I also enjoyed seeing photos of the aurora borealis dancing across the night sky on social media. Unfortunately, the following night, which was supposed to be more intense, was cloudy, so I appreciate that we had at least one night to experience the amazing colors in the […]
Week of Nov 10
Bob, our beloved 14-year-old K9 Budsie, and I came back to the Big Sky Country last week, after a 3-week road trip, almost 5,000 miles of driving! * 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 […]
Week of Nov 3
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 […]
Week of Oct 27
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 […]