Jazz keyboard master Roger Smith will perform during the Crocker Art Museum’s Third Thursday Jazz Summer Concert Series on September 17 from 5:30-8 p.m. Smith and his band will bring their lively spirit and exceptional talent to perform an array of melodies ranging from R&B to smooth jazz. This is the final concert of the Summer Concert Series before it takes a hiatus during the winter months.

During his 30 year career, Smith has released five CD recordings and collaborated on countless others. His Off the Hook was a smash, No. 1 hit on Billboard’s contemporary jazz singles chart in 1999 and stayed in the top 10 for nearly 20 weeks. Smith returned to the charts in 2004 with the 14-track solo CD Just Enough. His latest CD release and single of the same name, Sittin’ In is gaining airplay across the country. He has been the keyboard player and background vocalist in the Oakland-based soul band Tower of Power since 1999 and continues to tour over 180 days per year. Currently, he is developing projects with his band Jazz Rosco and producing projects for several other artists.

The Summer Concert Series is held in the Museum’s courtyard on the third Thursday of the month from May through September. Light refreshments and beverages are available for purchase. Concerts are free to Crocker members and $10 for nonmembers.

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.com/jazz.