An audience favorite throughout the area, the New York Guitar Cats – Gary Relkin and Greg Smith – favor contemporary jazz and modern harmonies, with bebop, rhythm and blues, Brazilian, and pop added for good measure. They have been greatly influenced by the likes of Pat Metheny and Chick Corea. Both attended the illustrious Berklee College of Music in Boston, with its superlative jazz program.

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The 7th Annual Dinner and Jazz Series at the MFA spotlights some of the best jazz in the area on Fridays from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. July 18 – August 29. Admission is $5 for Museum members and their guests and $10 for nonmembers, which includes admission to the entire Museum. The talented musicians will perform in the Mary Alice McClendon Conservatory, and listeners can also mingle on the terrace overlooking the bay.

The popular and acclaimed MFA Cafe will be open for dinner, and beer and wine will be available. Table reservations are strongly recommended. Please contact the Cafe at 727.822.1032. The Museum Store will be open until 8p.m. on Dinner and Jazz evenings.