All performances 8 p.m., Museum of Art Sculpture Court Enjoy special Saturday evenings at the Institute featuring the best in jazz and contemporary music. The Museum opens early with preconcert talks by the artists. At intermission, enjoy gallery talks, socialize and visit the Gift Gallery.
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Now in their third decade, BeauSoleil is America's premier Cajun band, preserving the rich musical traditions of Louisiana, while adding elements of zydeco, New Orleans jazz, Tex-Mex, country, blues and more. At the helm is Michael Doucet, founder, fiddler extraordinaire, songwriter and lead vocalist. Their cayenne-charged performances bring sold out crowds to their feet and their recordings have earned seven Grammy nominations. From standards to bop to salsa, the Regina Carter Quintet hits the bandstand swinging and never stops. This New Orleans trumpeter is one of the hottest properties on the contemporary jazz scene.