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.

Plan your trip

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

  • Caminito Steakhouse, 7 Old South St. | Scott Sasnecki & Stephen King Porter

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