Jazz Thursdays

Join us for live jazz at Sarasota Art Museum, hosted by the Jazz Club of Sarasota, and extended hours in the galleries, Bistro, and SHOP!

Sip on refreshing cocktails and enjoy small bites in the Bistro. Each second Thursday of the month features a different style of jazz–from straight-ahead to free jazz, bebop to swing–programmed in partnership with Jazz Club of Sarasota. Galleries are open until 7 pm on Jazz Thursdays.

Jazz Thursdays

Jazz Thursday activities:

  • Enjoy a performance from our Featured Band on the Marcy & Michael Klein Plaza from 5:30 pm to 8 pm.
  • Grab dinner and drinks at Bistro, which opens at 5 pm, serving a special evening menu, beer, wine, and cocktails.
  • Explore the exhibitions in our galleries, with hours extended to 7 pm.
  • Treasure hunt in SHOP all evening!

CHECK-IN
Check-in will take place outside of the main gates beginning
at 4:30 pm – early entry will not be permitted.

 

For guest safety, personal chairs are not permitted on-site.

 

FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Food and Beverage are available for purchase on-site through the Bistro. Please refrain from bringing outside food and beverage.

 

Members always receive their 10% discount in SHOP.
Members receive their 10% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages in Bistro.

Purchase your tickets to our next Jazz Thursday!

We look forward to seeing you tonight for Jazz Thursday, featuring Michael Ross Quartet! Due to very high winds, tonight’s event will be moved indoors.

As this reduces our seating capacity, we ask that you please notify us in advance if you would like to cancel your ticket — or you may cancel it directly through Eventbrite.

Seating will be available in McGuire Hall and Bistro on a first-come, first-served basis.

Check-in begins at 4:30 pm (earlier entry will not be permitted), and the Bistro/bars and seating open at 5 pm.
For guest safety, personal chairs are not permitted on-site

Food and Beverage are available for purchase on-site through the Bistro. Please refrain from bringing outside food and beverage.
About The Greg Caputo Sextet

Jazz Thursday featuring The Greg Caputo Sextet

Thursday, June 12, 2025

5:30 pm - 8 pm

Free for Members | $25 Not-Yet Members
(includes Museum Admission)

Marcy & Michael Klein Plaza

Join us for live jazz at Sarasota Art Museum, hosted by the Jazz Club of Sarasota, featuring The Greg Caputo Sextet, and extended hours in the galleries, Bistro, and SHOP!

Tickets will be available for purchase on May 9

About Panama Drive

Jazz Thursday featuring Panama Drive

Thursday, July 10, 2025

5:30 pm - 8 pm

Free for Members | $25 Not-Yet Members
(includes Museum Admission)

Marcy & Michael Klein Plaza

Join us for live jazz at Sarasota Art Museum, hosted by the Jazz Club of Sarasota, featuring Panama Drive, and extended hours in the galleries, Bistro, and SHOP!

Tickets will be available for purchase on June 13

About O Som Do Jazz

Jazz Thursday featuring O Som Do Jazz

Thursday, August 14, 2025

5:30 pm - 8 pm

Free for Members | $25 Not-Yet Members
(includes Museum Admission)

Marcy & Michael Klein Plaza

Join us for live jazz at Sarasota Art Museum, hosted by the Jazz Club of Sarasota, featuring O Som Do Jazz, and extended hours in the galleries, Bistro, and SHOP!

Tickets will be available for purchase on July 11

About Jeremy Carter Group

Jazz Thursday featuring Jeremy Carter Group

Thursday, September 11, 2025

5:30 pm - 8 pm

Free for Members | $25 Not-Yet Members
(includes Museum Admission)

Marcy & Michael Klein Plaza

Join us for live jazz at Sarasota Art Museum, hosted by the Jazz Club of Sarasota, featuring Jeremy Carter Group, and extended hours in the galleries, Bistro, and SHOP!

Tickets will be available for purchase on August 15

About Melanie Massell & Company

Jazz Thursday featuring Melanie Massell & Company

Thursday, October 9, 2025

5:30 pm - 8 pm

Free for Members | $25 Not-Yet Members
(includes Museum Admission)

Marcy & Michael Klein Plaza

Join us for live jazz at Sarasota Art Museum, hosted by the Jazz Club of Sarasota, featuring Melanie Massell & Company, and extended hours in the galleries, Bistro, and SHOP!

Tickets will be available for purchase on September 12

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About Friends of Fil Organ Trio

Performing all over Tampa Bay and throughout the state of Florida for the past 15 years, Friends of Fil combines straight-ahead Jazz performances with Fusion and Festival music to keep the sound of Soul cookin’!

 

Fil Organ Trio features powerhouse organist Casey Otto on Hammond with full Leslie speaker and foot pedals; Albert “Newbeat” Warren laying down the groove and swing beats on the drums, along with Fil Pate on Electric Guitar – adding dense textures and soaring solos!

Tickets will be available for purchase on March 14

About Darcie Allen and the Five Points Quintet

Five Points Quintet is Sarasota’s newest elegant entertainment ensemble. The group features Sarasota vocalist Darcie Allen and includes Marc Mannino on Guitar, Pete Carney on Saxes, Bob Lunergan on Drums and Peter Innocenti on Bass. The group was formed to fill the need for posh events, concerts, and elegant dining. The music is diverse in nature with a jazz and an adult contemporary format.

Named after Sarasota’s landmark Five Points intersection location, the group is poised to fill the area’s growing need for sophisticated music.

About The Greg Caputo Sextet

Greg Caputo has always served as a great ambassador for Classic Swing music. His drumming credits include stints with Count Basie, Artie Shaw, Harry James, Nelson Riddle, Benny Goodman, Sheila Jordan, Sammy Davis Jr., Benny Waters, Nneena Freelon, Vicki Carr, Grover Mitchell, Melba Joyce, Buddy Grecco, Claude Williams, Barry Harris, Grace Kelly, Lana Leong, Charlie Venture, Lenny Welch and countless world class jazz artists. Never forgetting that he sits in legendary drum chairs, Greg commits himself totally to every performance. Greg is also experienced in Latin, Motown and Contemporary Styles. He is the author of the acclaimed drum instruction book “Classic Swing Drumming”.

The Greg Caputo Sextet is a professional organization of world-class musicians performing a stunning big band show. Tributes to Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Buddy Rich, Peggy Lee and Frank Sinatra may be included.

Tickets will be available for purchase on May 9

About O Som Do Jazz

O Som Do Jazz recaptures the spirit of 1960s-70s Brazilian Bossa Nova, samba-jazz, MPB, and Baião. The sextet features Rio de Janeiro singer Andrea Moraes Manson and an international crew of jazz musicians playing the Great Brazilian Songbook of Tom Jobim, Edu Lobo, Gilberto Gil, Marcos Valle, Baden Powell and others. The group has four CDs and original music placed in television shows on HBO, BBC, and Fox. Musicians include Andrea Moraes Manson (vocals), Alex Malkovich (sax), John O’Leary (piano), Alejandro Arenas (bass), Mark Feinman (drums), and David Manson (trombone/arrangements).

Tickets will be available for purchase on July 11

About Jeremy Carter Group

Nebraska native Jeremy Carter is one of the most sought-after local saxophonists known for his powerful improvisation and melodic flow. He has toured and performed with global icons including Los Pericos, Los Auténticos Decadentes, Tony Monaco, and Terrace Martin. Leading his Jazz/Fusion project theJeremy Carter Group, he brings dynamic energy and unmatched artistry to every performance.

Tickets will be available for purchase on August 15

About Melanie Massell & Company

With her comically lascivious wink and outstanding musical delivery, Melanie has the gift to entrance and enchant you.  Referred to as the little lady with the big voice, her range is so broad she handles most any style from smooth and sultry to showstoppers. 

 

Professional and proficient, she performs as a Solo, Duo, Trio or with full size (Jazz and/or Variety Dance) bands (Melanie Massell Music; Melanie Massell & Company; Hot Item).  She has performed as a guest vocalist with International R&B recording artist Oleta Adams, and opened for Chris Botti, David Sanborn, and Jennifer Holiday.

 

With thousands of performances under her belt, Melanie was nominated “Outstanding Jazz Artist” and “Best Jazz Act”.  She holds a Guinness Book of World Records title as a performer in the “World’s Longest Concert by Multiple Artists” in 2010.  Included among the 100+ Jazz musicians in the “Jazz of the City Atlanta 2007” photograph for Jazz 91.9 WCLK FM’s Listen Up Campaign, Melanie takes pride in successfully charming crowds all over the world.

Tickets will be available for purchase on September 12