Upcoming events
I am thrilled to announce the third concert in the new Jazz@Goethe series curated by Bertrand Uberall!
On Sunday 1/22 at 2PM, trumpeter and historian Muneer Nasser will present a celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. Muneer is the author of Upright Bass, which celebrates the life and music of his father, legendary bassist Jamil Nasser. Muneer will be joined by the wonderful pianist Janelle Gill! The link for tickets is below. 100% of ticket sales go to the artists.
I hope many of you can join us for this exceptional event. Jazz@Goethe is upholding the rich tradition of jazz in the U Street Corridor! The link for tickets is below.
Past Events:
January 5, 2023 3 pm to 5 pm
Muneer Nasser presents: Memphis Infused Jazz: Why did Memphis jazz Musicians capture Miles Davis' interest & imagination?
Jazz Education Conference!
Sunday, September 25, 2022, 3 pm to 7 pm
The Muneer Nasser Quintet
Jazz in the Afternoon!
Muneer Nasser on Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Elijah Easton on Saxophone, Delorean Fullington on Bass, Christopher Stiles on Piano, and Julian Berkowitz on Drums.
American Legion Post 122, 4424 Painters Mill Road, Owings Mill MD 21117, USA
I am honored to be the 1st guest on Antonio Parker's new show called "A Conversation in Jazz". Take a quick listen to part 1, 2 and 3. We will touch on my life in jazz, my father, jazz bassist Jamil Nasser's life in jazz and much more. Catch them all.
Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymiUDidUBUw&t=985s
Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9liIhw1Vakc
Part 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1WG876z0F0
Saturday August 13, 2022, 7 pm to 10 pm
Muneer Nasser on Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Elijah Easton on Saxophone, Delorean Fullington on Bass, Christopher Stiles on Piano, and Julian Berkowitz on Drums. Takoma Station Tavern!
Friday, July 1, 2022, 6 pm to 9 pm
Muneer Nasser on Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Elijah Easton on Saxophone, Delorean Fullington on Bass, Christopher Stiles on Piano, and Julian Berkowitz on Drums.
Westminster Presbyterian Church
https://westminsterdc.org/jazz-night-in-dc-schedule
Sunday, May 29, 2022, 6 pm to 9 pm
Muneer Nasser on Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Elijah Easton on Saxophone, Delorean Fullington on Bass, Darius Scott on Piano, and Julian Berkowitz on Drums.
Alice’s Jazz & Cultural Society
2813 12th St NE Washington DC 20017
https://jazzandculturalsociety.com/
August 7, 2021 Takoma Station 6914 4th St NW. Washington, DC 20012
1st gig since the Pandemic began.
Featuring a world class set of musicians:
Muneer Nasser, Trumpet & Flugelhorn; Elijah Easton, Tenor Saxophone, Christopher Stiles, Piano; Gerhard Graml, Bass
Julian Berkowitz, Drums; Special Guest: Herm Hopkins, Trombone
March 10th, 2020 FREE Jazz Concert Montgomery College
Muneer Nasser on Trumpet & Flugelhorn, Elijah Easton on Saxophone, Chris Stiles on Piano, Gerhard Graml on Bass, and Julian Berkowitz on drums.
Montgomery College, Recital Hall, Music Building, Rockville Campus
240-567-5209 for more information about this concert.
November 9, 2019
W.C. Handy Birthday Celebration!
November 16th, 2019 Parade, movie, book-signing on Beale Street! FREE events! Bring your family!
Come join Muneer Nasser for a book talk and signing on the infamous Beale Street! Taking it back to Jamil Nasser's Roots!
1:00 pm Screening of movie Mr. Handy's Blues: A Musical Documentary
2:30 pm Muneer Nasser Book signing and talk: Upright Bass: The Musical Life & Legacy of Jamil Nasser
Saturday events held at the Old Daisy Theatre 330 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103
November 17, 2019 5:30 pm W. C. Handy Awards Ceremony Come join Muneer Nasser, author and musician as he accepts a W. C. Handy award on behalf of him father, Jamil Nasser.
Holiday Inn Airport, 2240 Democrat Rd, Memphis, TN 38132
Baltimore Jazz Conference, St. Episcopal Church,
October 22, 2019
October 11, 2019
Deanwood Heights Art All Night Festival
The Muneer Nasser Quintet with Muneer Nasser, trumpet; Elijah Easton, Saxophone; Julian Berkowitz, drums; Christoper Stiles, piano; Gerhard Graml, Bass;
Peanut Grove Stage 5000 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE Washington DC http://wardsevenartallnight.com/programs/
09/14/2019
7pm-8pm
Free
09/17/2019
12:30 pm
Free
Allyn Johnson and Meet the Artist on the Bandstand - Muneer Nasser
Pianist and UDC Jazz Studies Director Allyn Johnson invites author and trumpeter Muneer Nasser for a session of conversation and performance
University of District of Columbia Recital Hall, Performing Arts, Bldg 46 West, 4200 Connecticut Ave Nw Washington DC, Van Ness Metro stop
09/05/2019
8pm & 10 pm
August,22, 2019
5:00 pm
Join us at Twins Jazz
The Muneer Nasser Quintet with Muneer Nasser, Trumpet; Antonio Parker, Saxophone; Julian Berkowitz, drums; Christoper Stiles, piano; Gerhard Graml, Bass;
WPFW 89.3 FM Live@5 with Sandra Butler Truesdale August 22nd, Show Archive: https://wpfwfm.org/radio/programming/archived-shows
July 25, 2019
The Reading Room: Top books that should be on your 2019 reading List! https://www.nodepression.com/the-reading-room-the-2019-roots-music-books-so-far-that-should-be-on-your-reading-list/
06/16/2019 6- 9:00 pm
$10 cash at door
Ages 12 & under free
June 2019 issue
Songs for our Fathers! Join us on father's day for some live jazz with The Muneer Nasser Quintet!
Alice's Jazz & Cultural Society (AJACS) 2813 12th St NE, Washington, DC 20017
New York City Jazz Record Review! June 2019
05/23/2009
05/25/2009
05/09/2019
04/13/2019 7-9:30 pm
$20 advance
$25 at the door
04/11/2019 3- 5 pm
JazzBites Radio show with Anthea Redmond www.thejazzrepository.org on channels 1 & 2.
Neon Jazz Interview series with Joe Dimino Engineered by John Christopher in Kansas City Missouri. Take a listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2Ob2H9Hlvs
THE MUNEER NASSER QUINTET at Vicino's Ristorante Italiano
Join Trumpter, Muneer Nasser, along with Elijah Easton, Allyn Johnson, James King and John Lamkin III as they play cuts from "A Solider's Story" the companion CD to the memoir Upright Bass: The Musical Life & Legacy of Jamil Nasser.
VICINO RISTORANTE ITALIANO 959 Sligo Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
https://jazzknights.ticketleap.com/the-muneer-nasser-quintet-a-vicinos/
WPFW 89.3 Jazz Stories Amy K Bormet & Aaron Myers
02/23/2019 1 to 3 pm Free
02/22/2019 6 to 9 pm $5 cover
Thinking About Jazz Presentation Series: Muneer Nasser
Upright Bass: The Musical Life & Legacy of Jamil Nasser
Come listen, ask questions, see rare footage, and other personal artifacts that Jamil Nasser collected during his 50 year career in jazz. Books & CDs will be available for sale. https://www.westminsterdc.org/thinking-about-jazz.html Westminster Church 400 I St SW, Washington, DC 20024
CD Release Celebration Concert of Muneer Nasser's debut CD "A Soldier's Story"
Join Trumpter, Muneer Nasser, along with Elijah Easton, Allyn Johnson, James King and John Lamkin III. Purchase your signed copy of a CD or copy of Upright Bass: The Musical Life & Legacy of Jamil Nasser.
Westminster Church 400 I St SW, Washington, DC 20024 (SW Waterfront Metro station is 1 block away)_
02/16/2019 10 am Passes start at $5
Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival Author Presentation and book signing
Join Muneer as he discusses the life & legacy of his father Jamil Nasser
Book will be available for sale at the #MAJF store. Rockville Maryland Hilton 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville MD 20852
02/08/2019
02/01/2019
Montgomery Village News publishes article on Muneer Nasser's book
Resident publishes book about father and jazz musician Jamil Nasser
Publishers Weekly review!
01/7/2019 to 01/08/2019
Jazz Congress New York
12/07/2018
ASHA Craft Fair
12/01/2018
Upright Bass commercial on debuts on Bebop Tv.com
11/10/2018 2pm to 5pm
New York Book Launch at St. Peter's Church 619 Lexington Ave NY, NY.
Invited Guests: Harold Mabern, Lou Donaldson, Richard Wyands, Jimmy Owens, George Coleman
11/08/2018 8 pm to 10 pm
WKCR 89.9 New York Columbia University Radio Interview
09/29/2018 12 pm to dusk
17th Annual Free DC Jazz Preservation Festival. 12 pm to dusk, 400 I Street SW Washington DC 20024.
WPFW 89.3 FM Radio Interview on Ethelbert Miller's On The Margin. Listen live or stream from http://wpfwfm.org/radio/
08/30/2018 9:00 am to 11 am