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, 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 | Led by Jahian Cooper-Monize with special guest Miki Yamanaka
The Jazz Strut is sponsored by