Contemporary jazz guitarist Peter Morgan and his ensemble will perform a light and breezy instrumental jazz with a coastal island flavor at the Crocker's popular Third Thursday Jazz Summer Concert Series on August 20. Running from May through September, concerts are held in the Museum Courtyard on the third Thursday of the month from 5:30-8 p.m. Light refreshments and beverages are available for purchase. Concerts are free to Crocker members and $10 for nonmembers.

Morgan is regarded as a stand-out vocalist and guitarist who brings an eclectic musical energy to all of his performances. He has performed alongside some of the biggest names in smooth jazz including Fattburger, Michael McDonald and keyboardist Phillipe Saisse. The Peter Morgan Band was recently voted "Favorite Musicians" by the readers of Folsom/El Dorado Hills Style Magazine. They have released two albums demonstrating their own distinctive style of jazz ranging from emotional piano ballads to high-energy Latin jazz with something for everyone to enjoy.

“To be able to create music that makes people cry, laugh or dance is a real gift," Morgan says. "It makes me want to pursue my music with a vengeance."

The Third Thursday Jazz Summer Concert Series is supported in part by 94.7 KSSJ, Renwood Winery, Rubicon Brewing Co. and Pepsi. For more information, call (916) 808-7000 or visit crockerartmuseum.org/jazz.