Jazz Night w/ Patti Nolan & The Undeniables
Wednesday, July 26 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $12 // $15 Artist Supporter Ticket Join us at the Show Room at the ZACC for a spirited night of jazz classics and standards performed by Patti Nolan & Friends, with Patti on vocals, Ben Schuberg on piano, Pete Hand on bass, Graeme Pletscher on saxophone, and Ed Stalling on drums. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Summer Soirée with the Ed Norton Big Band
Sunday, July 16 // Door at 7 PM // Music at 7:30 PM // $15 General Admission Get your dancing shoes on and spend a summer Sunday with hits from Ed Norton Big Band in The Show Room at the ZACC! The Ed Norton Big Band was founded around 1987 after trombonists Tom Wogsland and Scot Ray performed in the pit Orchestra for Missoula Children’s Theatre’s first production of The 1940’s Radio Hour – and didn’t want to stop. Since then the 18 piece band, made up of Missoula musicians from multiple generations, has been a staple of traditional and modern big band music throughout western Montana. Ed Norton Big Band has a long history of entertaining audiences of all ages from birthday parties, fundraisers, Out to Lunch, Second Sunday Jazz, and First Night. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
8-Ball Quintet
Wednesday, May 31 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10 // $15 Artist Supporter Ticket 8-Ball Quintet is a five-piece jazz combo that plays the music of Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Joshua Redman, and many more inspiring jazz musicians. The quintet consists of five students from the University of Montana Jazz Program. The group is coached by local rhythm section musician, Connor Racicot. 8-Ball Quintet is Owen Cleary on bass, Drew Saltzman on guitar, Simon Hickey on drums, Ally Fradkin on tenor sax, and Owen Meador on alto sax. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Points in Time Album Release / Skyler Mendell Sextet, w/ Connor Racicot Trio
Sunday, May 7 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10 // $15 Artist Supporter Ticket // $5 Students (Door Only, Griz Card Required) The Skyler Mendell Sextet plays all original, high energy, creative jazz. The group was formed by Skyler when he moved to Missoula to pursue a Master’s Degree in Trumpet Performance – and he will graduate in May. Since November 2021, they have played all around Missoula. The band is Skyler Mendell on trumpet, Aidan Robinson on sax, Sean Stineford on trombone, Dylan Bautista on piano, Connor Racicot on bass, and Llwyn Clark-Gaynor on drums. The Connor Racicot Trio brings a fresh perspective to great American standards. Featuring Owen Cleary on the upright bass and Sam Purvis on the drums and cymbals, the trio distills nearly 80 years of influences into a modern and exciting sound. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Jazzoula Spring 2023
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday // April 26, 27, 28, & 29 // Doors at 5:30 // Show at 6:30 PM // $20 // $17 Students & Seniors (50+) It’s Jazzoula Spring ‘23! Celebrating 21 years of Jazz in the Missoula community – presenting 20 plus jazz combos, big bands, vocalists, and multi-instrumentalists over four days, April 26, 27, 28, and 29. Providing a complete variety of the only original form of American music: jazz. Jazzoula gives the listener a chance to experience Missoula’s eclectic jazz performers showcasing their individual talents with their groups, and as soloists. With combo jazz, trios, big band, vocalists, student groups, and various musical incarnations. Acts include All City Jazz, Margi Cates, Salsa Loca, Joan Zen Quintet, Night Blooming Jasmine, Finn Carroll Trio, Basement Boyz, Ryan Belski Quartet, Missoula Jazz Collective, Patti Nolan and the Undeniables, Skyler Mendell Sextet, Chuck Florence Birthday Bash – Featuring Chuck Florence and His Motor City Five, Owen Ross Trio, An Absent Wilson Conspiracy, U of M Boyd Combo, Melody Anderson Vocal Trio, Loren Stillman, Kyle Curtis Trio, and SG Modern Jazz Project. Enjoy short sets and a fantastic variety of awesome jazz music. See you there. Wednesday, April 26 Line-up:All City JazzMargi CatesSalsa LocaJoan Zen QuintetConnor Racicot Trio Thursday, April 27 Line-up:Night Blooming JasmineFinn Carroll TrioBasement BoyzRyan Belski QuartetMissoula Jazz Collective Friday, April 28 Line-up:Patti Nolan and the UndeniablesSkyler Mendell SextetChuck Florence Birthday Bash – Featuring Chuck Florence and His Motor City FiveOwen Ross TrioAn Absent Wilson Conspiracy Saturday, April 29 Line-up:U of M Boyd ComboMelody Anderson Vocal TrioLoren StillmanKyle Curtis TrioSG Modern Jazz Project For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Jazzoula Spring 2023
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday // April 26, 27, 28, & 29 // Doors at 5:30 // Show at 6:30 PM // $20 // $17 Students & Seniors (50+) It’s Jazzoula Spring ‘23! Celebrating 21 years of Jazz in the Missoula community – presenting 20 plus jazz combos, big bands, vocalists, and multi-instrumentalists over four days, April 26, 27, 28, and 29. Providing a complete variety of the only original form of American music: jazz. Jazzoula gives the listener a chance to experience Missoula’s eclectic jazz performers showcasing their individual talents with their groups, and as soloists. With combo jazz, trios, big band, vocalists, student groups, and various musical incarnations. Acts include All City Jazz, Margi Cates, Salsa Loca, Joan Zen Quintet, Night Blooming Jasmine, Finn Carroll Trio, Basement Boyz, Ryan Belski Quartet, Missoula Jazz Collective, Patti Nolan and the Undeniables, Skyler Mendell Sextet, Chuck Florence Birthday Bash – Featuring Chuck Florence and His Motor City Five, Owen Ross Trio, An Absent Wilson Conspiracy, U of M Boyd Combo, Melody Anderson Vocal Trio, Loren Stillman, Kyle Curtis Trio, and SG Modern Jazz Project. Enjoy short sets and a fantastic variety of awesome jazz music. See you there. Wednesday, April 26 Line-up:All City JazzMargi CatesSalsa LocaJoan Zen QuintetConnor Racicot Trio Thursday, April 27 Line-up:Night Blooming JasmineFinn Carroll TrioBasement BoyzRyan Belski QuartetMissoula Jazz Collective Friday, April 28 Line-up:Patti Nolan and the UndeniablesSkyler Mendell SextetChuck Florence Birthday Bash – Featuring Chuck Florence and His Motor City FiveOwen Ross TrioAn Absent Wilson Conspiracy Saturday, April 29 Line-up:U of M Boyd ComboMelody Anderson Vocal TrioLoren StillmanKyle Curtis TrioSG Modern Jazz Project For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Jazzoula Spring 2023
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday // April 26, 27, 28, & 29 // Doors at 5:30 // Show at 6:30 PM // $20 // $17 Students & Seniors (50+) It’s Jazzoula Spring ‘23! Celebrating 21 years of Jazz in the Missoula community – presenting 20 plus jazz combos, big bands, vocalists, and multi-instrumentalists over four days, April 26, 27, 28, and 29. Providing a complete variety of the only original form of American music: jazz. Jazzoula gives the listener a chance to experience Missoula’s eclectic jazz performers showcasing their individual talents with their groups, and as soloists. With combo jazz, trios, big band, vocalists, student groups, and various musical incarnations. Acts include All City Jazz, Margi Cates, Salsa Loca, Joan Zen Quintet, Night Blooming Jasmine, Finn Carroll Trio, Basement Boyz, Ryan Belski Quartet, Missoula Jazz Collective, Patti Nolan and the Undeniables, Skyler Mendell Sextet, Chuck Florence Birthday Bash – Featuring Chuck Florence and His Motor City Five, Owen Ross Trio, An Absent Wilson Conspiracy, U of M Boyd Combo, Melody Anderson Vocal Trio, Loren Stillman, Kyle Curtis Trio, and SG Modern Jazz Project. Enjoy short sets and a fantastic variety of awesome jazz music. See you there. Wednesday, April 26 Line-up:All City JazzMargi CatesSalsa LocaJoan Zen QuintetConnor Racicot Trio Thursday, April 27 Line-up:Night Blooming JasmineFinn Carroll TrioBasement BoyzRyan Belski QuartetMissoula Jazz Collective Friday, April 28 Line-up:Patti Nolan and the UndeniablesSkyler Mendell SextetChuck Florence Birthday Bash – Featuring Chuck Florence and His Motor City FiveOwen Ross TrioAn Absent Wilson Conspiracy Saturday, April 29 Line-up:U of M Boyd ComboMelody Anderson Vocal TrioLoren StillmanKyle Curtis TrioSG Modern Jazz Project For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Jazzoula Spring 2023
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday // April 26, 27, 28, & 29 // Doors at 5:30 // Show at 6:30 PM // $20 // $17 Students & Seniors (50+) It’s Jazzoula Spring ‘23! Celebrating 21 years of Jazz in the Missoula community – presenting 20 plus jazz combos, big bands, vocalists, and multi-instrumentalists over four days, April 26, 27, 28, and 29. Providing a complete variety of the only original form of American music: jazz. Jazzoula gives the listener a chance to experience Missoula’s eclectic jazz performers showcasing their individual talents with their groups, and as soloists. With combo jazz, trios, big band, vocalists, student groups, and various musical incarnations. Acts include All City Jazz, Margi Cates, Salsa Loca, Joan Zen Quintet, Night Blooming Jasmine, Finn Carroll Trio, Basement Boyz, Ryan Belski Quartet, Missoula Jazz Collective, Patti Nolan and the Undeniables, Skyler Mendell Sextet, Chuck Florence Birthday Bash – Featuring Chuck Florence and His Motor City Five, Owen Ross Trio, An Absent Wilson Conspiracy, U of M Boyd Combo, Melody Anderson Vocal Trio, Loren Stillman, Kyle Curtis Trio, and SG Modern Jazz Project. Enjoy short sets and a fantastic variety of awesome jazz music. See you there. Wednesday, April 26 Line-up:All City JazzMargi CatesSalsa LocaJoan Zen QuintetConnor Racicot Trio Thursday, April 27 Line-up:Night Blooming JasmineFinn Carroll TrioBasement BoyzRyan Belski QuartetMissoula Jazz Collective Friday, April 28 Line-up:Patti Nolan and the UndeniablesSkyler Mendell SextetChuck Florence Birthday Bash – Featuring Chuck Florence and His Motor City FiveOwen Ross TrioAn Absent Wilson Conspiracy Saturday, April 29 Line-up:U of M Boyd ComboMelody Anderson Vocal TrioLoren StillmanKyle Curtis TrioSG Modern Jazz Project For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Big Sky Django Jazz Festival
Featuring Cottonwood Club, Montana Manouche, & Night Blooming JasmineApril 7 at Free Cycles // April 8 at The Show Room at the ZACCDoors at 6:30 PM // Music & Dancing from 7 to 10 PM // $15 Tickets at ZACC available online & at the door // Tickets at Free Cycles available at door only For more information visit: bigskydjangojazz.com The third ever Big Sky Django Jazz Festival will take place on April 7 and 8, 2023, in Missoula, Montana! Started in 2017 by the Rimrock Hot Club of Billings, the BSDJ Festival is Montana’s only music festival dedicated to celebrating the sublime music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapellie’s Quintet of the Hot Club of France. Strings and accordions take the place of horns and drums in this infectious European interpretation of American jazz. This year the festival brings together 15 musicians from across Montana including: Cottonwood Club of Helena, Montana Manouche of Bozeman, and Night Blooming Jasmine of Missoula. Dress your best for two unforgettable nights of swing, and don’t forget your dancing shoes! For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Jazz Night w/ Patti Nolan & The Undeniables
Thursday, March 16 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $12 // $15 Artist Supporter Ticket Patti Nolan & The Undeniables takes over The Show Room at the ZACC for a spirited night of jazz, paying tribute to jazz standards with a fresh new sound. With Patti on vocals, Ben Shuberg on piano, Pete Hand on bass, Graeme Pletscher on sax, and Christian Guitierez on drums, Patti Nolan & The Undeniables bring a totally fresh new sound to the Missoula jazz scene. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
