Jazz Crawl

Music & Dance on Every Corner

At the Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl on the first Saturday in November, you'll find dance and music on every corner of Cherokee Street — swing dancers and blues musicians tucked in between vintage clothing racks or brass bands marching down the street in the 2nd line parade.

SATURDAY Nov. 8nd, 2025

Save the date for the 13th annual Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl, set to take over the shops, bars and street corners of Cherokee all day on Saturday November 8th. This year's event will bring back jazz crawl classics like the second line parade and dance battle, while also incorporating new artists and activations.

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2025 Jazz Crawl LineUP

The Committees

Saturday November 8th, 2025 on Cherokee Street

All morning, mid-day and happy hour performances are free and open to the public. Tickets to the all-ages Grand Finale event in the evening can be purchased online before the event or at the door.

Morning SEt — 10 AM - 12pm

10am: Jackson Piano Van at The Mud House
10am: Jacob Alspach and Cody Henry at The Fattened Caf
11am: Environmental Justice and The Blues with Jamae at The Luminary - a collaboration with The Nevermore Jazz Ball

MidDay SEt — 12:30 PM - 2:30PM

12:30pm: Rum Drum Ramblers at Retro 101
12:30pm: Adam Maness Trio at Texas Stage
12:30pm: Sharon Bear and The Cubs at Yaqui's
12:30pm: Samba Bom at La Vallesana
12:30pm: HEAL Center for the Arts at 15 Windows Gallery
12:30pm: Pacia Elaine and The Ish Ensemble at Red Chair Studios

Second LIne Parade — 2:30 PM - 4 PM

Saint Boogie Brass Band will lead the parade on Cherokee starting at Compton and parading to Illinois.

Happy Hour SEt — 4 PM - 6 PM

4pm: Kinfolk and Them at Moshmellow
4pm: Soumir at Texas Stage
4pm: Neil Salsich at Whiskey Ring
4pm: Arcadia Dance Orchestra at Yaqui's
4pm: Dave Stone Trio at 'ssippi
4pm: Katarra at Tchüss

JAZZ CRAWL GRAND FINALE — Doors at 6:00PM **

Sweetie & The Toothaches: Jazz Edition & Kendrick Smith Quintet + the Jazz Crawl All-Styles Dance Battle led by Grand Martell & DJ NYARA
@ The Golden Record

Grand Finale Tickets

** The Jazz Crawl Grand Finale ft. Sweetie & The Toothaches + All-Styles Dance Battle is the only ticketed portion of the 2025 Jazz Crawl. All other sets of the day remain free and open to the public.

free dance lessons - love bank park @ nebraska & cherokee

All classes are introductory. No partner or prior experience is required. Please note that dance surface is concrete and close-toes shoes are recommended.

12:00 pm: Intro to Lindy Hop with River City Swingout
1:00 pm: Bal-Swing with Natalia
2:00 pm: Blues Dance with Jamae
4:00 pm: Footsweeps and Grooves with Grand Martell
5:00 pm: Chicago Steppin' with Marqua and Mark

Follow the map to all the live performances throughout the day!

The Grand Finale:
HEADLINER Sweetie & The Toothaches

Sweetie & The Toothaches are celebrating 10 years as St. Louis’ Premier Jump Blues Band! Their powerhouse 7+ piece band performs jump blues, jazz and RnB classics as well as original tunes inspired by legends like Ray Charles, Louis Prima and Huey Lewis. Sweetie & The Toothaches pay homage to the rich musical traditions of the past while infusing their performances with a modern sensibility that keeps audiences coming back for more. Whether they're delivering high-energy dance numbers or soul-stirring ballads, the band's infectious enthusiasm and undeniable talent make every show a memorable experience.

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Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!

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About Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl

Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl began in 2012 as aspect of the Nevermore Jazz Ball & St. Louis Swing Dance Festival and under the leadership of the STL Jitterbugs.

Overtime, the Jazz Crawl has taken on a life of its own. On Cherokee Street, you’re as likely to see a roller-skating banana as a neighbor walking their dog. Its constant stream of shops, eateries, bars, and cafes makes the street a hotbed of music and art, often underground, within an already vibrant city. And beyond that, Cherokee Street is a place to just be. The annual Cherokee Street Jazz Crawl is a culmination of this, a celebration of the city’s urban music and dance scene, and simply an amazing party.

Today the Jazz Crawl is put on by Cherokee Street Foundation and organized by dance instructor, performer & musician Christian Frommelt.