Jazz Thursdays at Sarasota Art Museum

Hosted by the **Jazz Club of Sarasota** Unwind under the stars with friends - enjoy **live jazz**, wine & **cocktails**, inspiring **art**, and artsy **shopping**. 🗓️ **Every Second Thursday of the Month** 🎶 Each month features a new jazz style—from bebop to swing, straight-ahead to free jazz—curated in partnership with the Jazz Club of Sarasota. *** ### 🎟️ Tickets: * *(Includes Museum admission)* * **SAM Members**: *Free* 👉 Reserve Your Spot Now: https://www.sarasotaartmuseum.org/jazz-thursdays/ * **Not-Yet Members:** * $28.52 in advance *($33.52 at the door)* ### This Month’s Feature: **The Suncoast Jazz Ambassadors Big Band** The Suncoast Jazz Ambassadors Big Band is led by its outstanding director, David DeWitt. A jazz orchestra instrumented in the style of the American “Big Band Era,” they comprise outstanding volunteer musicians from throughout Florida’s Suncoast, with roots and experience from literally every corner of our nation. 2025/26 will be their 39th year. Their performances are as varied as the experiences of their members, with literature selected from the past century and half of our nation’s jazz history. This ranges from iconic arrangements from Duke Ellington and Count Basie, to developments of legendary band leaders like Stan Kenton and Woody Herman, to the contemporary sounds of Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band and the Jazz at the Lincoln Center Orchestra. **What’s Happening** 🎺 **Live Jazz on the Plaza** 5:30–8:00 PM \| Marcy & Michael Klein Plaza 🍷 **Bistro Delights** Opens at 5:00 PM with a special menu + beer, wine & cocktails (credit cards only) 🖼 **Gallery Nights** Extended hours until 7:00 PM—explore the exhibits 🛍 **Treasure Hunt in SHOP** Browse unique finds. *** ### 💳 **RSVP & Payment Info** * **SAM Members:** RSVP so we save you a seat! * **Non-Members:** Pay via: * **Zelle:** sarasotawinefun@gmail.com (Last name: Malka) * **Venmo:** @Annie-Malka (Last 4 digits: 0345) Include event name & date in your note.