Amherst Glebe Arts Response, Inc. (AGAR), Second Stage Amherst, and ​Baine's Books & Coffee together present Amherst Java & Jazz in 2021-2022:

Quintana All-Stars
Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, ​6:00 PM
Admission: $10 adults, $5 students (at the door)

Al Mallet (alto and soprano saxophone) and Ernest Deane (trumpet) lead a quintet playing straight-ahead and Latin jazz.

Attendees will receive a free cup of coffee, water, or soda with the entrance fee, with food for purchase from Baine’s Books & Coffee.

Amherst Java & Jazz 2021-2022 Schedule

Presented by AGAR with Second Stage and Baine’s

All Java & Jazz shows 6:00-8:00 PM.

Oct. 30, 2021: Lanaux Hailey Jazz
Longtime Lynchburg area favorite Lanaux Hailey has reassembled her jazz group for this concert.

Nov. 27, 2021: The Quantum Mechanics
Ed Mikenas (console steel guitar), Andy Aeschbacher (bass), and Worth Proffitt (drums) premier “jazzve Jazz.”
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Jan. 29, 2022: Laissez Foure, Dixieland Jazz Band
Kenneth Matthews (clarinet and saxophone) leads this Washington, D.C.-based band in bringing New Orleans-inspired jazz to the public.

Feb. 26, 2022: Joseph Henson Jazz Project
Joseph Henson (saxophone), Neal Perrine (bass), Isaac Williams (piano), and Stefan LaRue (drums) will play recent original compositions and favorites.

March 26, 2022: Quintana All-Stars
Al Mallet (alto and soprano saxophone) and Ernest Deane (trumpet) lead a quintet playing standards from the 1950s-1980s.

April 30, 2022: Gus Miller and Friends
Lynchburg’s beloved “Crooner” Gus Miller and his band bring vocal favorites from the 1950s-1970s.

Other Upcoming AGAR Events
​@Second Stage

Oct. 8, 2021, 7:00 PM: Ayreheart
Ron McFarlane (lutes), Willard Morris (colascione), and Mattias Rucht (percussion) with guest vocalist Sarah Pillow. The original music of Ayreheart reflects elements of Celtic, folk, bluegrass, and Renaissance music. In addition to original music, Ayreheart also performs Renaissance and traditional music as a vital part of its musical life. CDs will be available for purchase at the show.

Jan. 16, 2022, 4:00 PM: “Winter Stories & Songs”
​Brian Kay (tenor, lutes, percussion), Peter Walker (baritone, harp, guitar, bagpipe), David McCormick (vielle, baroque violin), and Sarah Walker (storyteller).