Bozeman Magazine

Long-time Bozeman songstress JENI FLEMING tours Montana with stops in Billings, Bozeman and Missoula. Joining JENI on stage is her dear friend and Bozeman-born-&-bred saxophonist extraordinaire, Ryan Matzinger. JENI and RYAN are backed by an exceptionally accomplished group of musicians including Chris Cundy (piano/Hammond B3/rhodes), John Sanders (bass), Adam Greenberg (drums) and Craig Hall (guitar).

Each ticket includes the following: Seated and served dinner by LILAC (dinner includes salad, entrée, and dessert), 1 (one) complimentary glass of wine, and an one of a kind performance from Jeni Fleming.  Limited tickets available (96 total).

JENI FLEMING is fast becoming one of the West's most sought-after musicians, bringing a breathtaking originality to some of the best music of the American songbook.  A graduate of the MSU School of Music JENI has carved out a niche in Bozeman as a touring and recording artist, a vocalist in several bands, a private music instructor and the co-founder of HMDSS, Inc. (501c3).  With 7 albums in her discography and several cross-country tours, JENI has performed at many major music festivals across the Northwest and Canada including Jazz Montana (opening 4 consecutive years), Jazz at the Depot, and JazzFest International (Victoria, BC) opening for famed pianist Dave Brubeck. JENI is currently on tour with her 5-piece combo: Chris Cundy (piano, Rhodes, Hammond B3), John Sanders (bass), Adam Greenberg (drums), Craig Hall (guitar) and Ryan Matzinger (saxophone).

www.jenifleming.com

RYAN MATZINGER, a singer-songwriter, jazz saxophonist, recording/touring artist, teacher, producer and studio engineer, Ryan was born and raised in Bozeman and had been living and recording in southern CA for 11 years until his recent return to Bozeman. Through journeys with industry stars, and studies with music legends, Ryan has developed as a contemporary indie artist belonging to the growing community of genre-melding performers that are taking music back to its roots, while exploring the art form of Jazz and its connection to the history and sociological condition of America. As one of the last remaining members of the iconic rock group Ike Turner and The Kings of Rhythm, RYAN was on the Grammy Award winning 2007 album, Risin' With the Blues.  The very first performer at the inaugural Jazz MT concert, and now the President of Jazz Montana, and MSU Professor of Saxophone Studies and Jazz Band, RYAN generously devotes his time and hard-earned reputation to help ensure the wealthy legacy of jazz in the Gallatin Valley and Montana.