The Ridgeway Collective known formerly as The Swingley Jazz Project performs every
Tuesday at the Murray Bar in Livingston from 7-9pm. An eclectic mix of Latin, Soul and Jazz
comprises the song list and the band performs original music in conjunction with covers. “Our
goal is to create music which offers a mingled flavoring of different cultures combined into a rich
harmonic and rhythmic stew to which the audience can still groove. Our music is accessible yet
complex and refined. We try to show respect to our audience by performing tight sets with
minimal down time and thoughtful arrangements and compositions. We like the volume our
music to be at a level where the audience can enjoy their Prime Rib Special while maintaining a
conversation if they choose.”
Set Lists include original music and music from a wide range of composers and
performers- Tito Puente, Cannonball Adderley, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Maceo Parker, Vulpeck,
Santana, Bill Withers, Sergio Mendes, Stevie Wonder, Ronnie Laws, Roy Hargrove, McCoy
Tyner, Robert Glasper, Eddie Harris, Keith Jarrett, Horace Silver and Chick Corea.
Members of The Ridgeway Collective also mentor Livingston High School Jazz students
who join the band for a couple of tunes the first Tuesday of each month. In December, former
Bozeman residents Luca Rodoni and Wiil Brown return from college and will sit in with the band
on horns.
Members of The Ridgeway Collective are: Matt Ridgeway- Keyboards/Composer, Craig
Hall- Guitar/Composer, Garrett Stannard- Drums and John Morford- Bass. Go to our Facebook
Page- The Ridgeway Collective to follow us and view pictures and video.
