2025 Jazz Strut

 

Friday, September 26

Free Live Jazz 4:30 pm – midnight

Strut from place to place at your own pace, or  linger over dinner and drinks at your favorite spot. No need to rush from one establishment to the other to catch the music!

Please be sure to show your gratitude by ordering food or beverage when you are there!

Reservations are not required, but they are encouraged if you want to be sure to get a table.

Jazz Strut Lineup

Strut Kickoff 4:30 PM

  • Pulaski Park, 240 Main Street
    Amherst Jazz Orchestra

Early Sets 5:30 - 8:00 PM

  • Spoleto, 1 Bridge Street
    Bruce Kelley Trio

  • Northampton Brewery, 11 Brewster Court
    Jimmy Gavagan Trio

  • Amber Lane (formerly Iconica), 1 Amber Lane
    Stephen Page Trio

Late Sets 7:30 - 10:00 PM

  • GOMBO, 159 Main Street
    Beau Sasser Trio

  • Eastside Grill, 19 Strong Avenue
    Ethel Lee Trio

  • Progression Brewing, 9 Pearl Street
    The Valley Moonstompers Society

Jam Session 10:00 PM - midnight

  • Toasted Owl, 21 Main Street
    Hosted by Jahian Cooper-Monize with special guest Miki Yamanaka

The Jazz Strut is sponsored by