Muneer Nasser's Upcoming events & news! New Album Release "Blue House Session"
April 9, 2025, 6:30-7:45pm!
Jazz At The Kramer!
Featuring the brilliant Trumpeter Muneer Nasser and piano phenom Minh Vo!!!
Come on out and celebrate Jazz appreciation month at the Kramer!!
Betty Mae Kramer Gallery & Music Room
One Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone:301-565-3805
Second Wednesdays: Jazz at the Kramer Gallery | Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County
April 14, 2025 7pm
Author, Muneer Nasser will appear in person at the Jazz St. Louis Book Club
Upright Bass: The Musical Life & Legacy of Jamil Nasser
Please join us!
RECENT ARTICLES & interviews!
https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/752377/swing-beat-trumpeter-muneer-nasser-has-two-stories-to-tell/
https://www.washingtoninformer.com/muneer-nasser-quintet-blues-house-session/
https://careers.temple.edu/sites/careers/files/documents/T_Salary_Structure.pdf
Past events:
January 9, 2025,(in person or watch the live stream)
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem & Jazz Foundation of America!
Come join us for a live interview with Dizzy Gillespie' doctor, Dr. Francis Forte conducted by trumpeter & author, Muneer Nasser!
Dizzy's final request to Dr. Forte provides medical care to uninsured musicians. (Over 9 million $ worth 30 years after his death)
Special bonus: Enjoy a short musical dialogue with Trumpeter Muneer and pianist Benito Gonzales in Tribute to Dizzy Gillespie!
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem 58 West 129th Street New York, NY 10027
February 1, 2025, 7:00 -10:00 pm
Takoma Station Tavern-Blue House Session Tour
Muneer Nasser, Trumpet; Elijah Easton, Tenor Saxophone; Minh Vo, Piano; Julian Berkowitz, Drums; James King Jr, Bass
Takoma Station Tavern, 6914 4th St NW, Washington, DC 20012
February 14, 2025, 7:30-8:45 pm
Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival-Happy Valentine's Day, Muneer Nasser, Trumpet; Elijah Easton, Tenor Saxophone; Minh Vo, Piano; Julian Berkowitz, Drums; Delorean Fullington, Bass
BETHESDA MARRIOTT • 5151 POOKS HILL RD • BETHESDA, MD Meet & Greet in MAJF shop after performance!
Prince Georges County Memorial Library System Tour 3 dates 3 libraries :
Muneer Nasser Presents: Jazz Journey's from Blues to Now! Explore the rich history of jazz through live music, rare recordings, and interactive demonstrations. Perfect for music lovers and history enthusiasts interested in discovering jazz's Memphis blues roots. Choose from 3 dates below or come to all! February 1, 2025, Beltsville Library, February 8, 2025, Greenbelt Library, February 15, 2025, Hyattsville Library
October 10, 2024,The Muneer Nasser Band
National Jazz Museum in Harlem, Muneer Nasser-Trumpet & Flugelhorn, Trevor Watkis-Piano, Elam Friedlander-Bass & Nick Barbuto-Drums.
Live from Harlem – JFA Presents: Muneer Nasser Quartet
Enjoy the music & learn jazz history tidbits from the historian himself. Can't make it in person? Check out the live stream via YouTube & Facebook.
Monday, October 7, 2024, The Muneer Nasser Quintet: CD release celebration Blues Alley DC!.
Muneer Nasser- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn, Elijah Easton-Tenor Sax, Allyn Johnson- Piano, John Lamkin III- Drums, James King Jr- Upright Bass
September 28, 2024 Muneer Nasser: The Music of Miles Davis Crosstown Arts Memphis
Muneer Nasser- Trumpet, Keenan Shotwell- Acoustic Piano, Carl Caspersen- Upright Bass, Mike Assad- Drums, Charles Pender II- Tenor Sax.
September 28, 2024 Muneer Nasser @ Rudy's Jazz Room Nashville
Rudy's Jazz Room, Muneer Nasser - trumpet, Alex Murphy - piano, Jack Ayler - bass, Chester Thompson - drums
September 28, 2024 H Steet Festival, 1333 H St NE, Washington DC Muneer Nasser 2024 H Street Festival Muneer Nasser -Trumpet, Michael Price-Piano, Delorean Fullington-Bass, Julian Berkowitz-Drums
Sept 1, 2024 DC Jazz Festival, Arena Stage, Muneer Nasser/Trumpet, Elijah Easton/Tenor Sax, Allyn Johnson/Piano, James King Jr/Bass, John Lamkin III/Drums
July 19 2024 Jazz at Westminster Muneer Nasser/Trumpet, Elijah Balbed/Tenor Sax, Hope Udobi/Piano, Cheyney Thomas/Bass, Julian Berkowitz/Drums
July 4 2024 Muneer Nasser at Smalls Jazz Club NYC, Jordan Williams, Elam Friedlander, Julian Berkowitz
June 21 2024 Muneer Nasser Quintet National Sculpture Garden, Jazz in the Garden: A Juneteenth jazz celebration
Muneer Nasser, pianist Hope Udobi, saxophonist Elijah Easton, bassist James King, Jr., and drummer John Lamkin III.
May 19 2024 Muneer Nasser Jazz group Trevor Watkis, Elam Friedlander, Nick Barbuto Englewood Library NJ
April 6, 2024, Muneer Nasser @ Bookstock Benjamin Hooks Central Public Library
March 23 2024 Englewood Library Author Talk
March 6 2024 Jazz@Wesley Muneer Nasser, Elijah Easton, Delorean Fullington, Julian Berkowitz, Allyn Johnson
November 13 2023 Nasser lecture at Berklee School of Music Boston Massachusetts.
November 6 2023 The Muneer Nasser Quintet Blues Alley!
November 1 2023 Muneer lecture "My Self-publishing journey" lecture for self publishing day
October 24 2023 Fall 2023 Speaker Series Muneer Nasser speaks on Blues infused jazz, it's history and the rhythm of Life. Montgomery College https://youtu.be/D7ZU3c-BCMo
October 4 2023 The Muneer Nasser Quintet at Smalls! 2 Sold out shows! https://www.youtube.com/live/CpDCOcZyYys?si=vOpJs5zsUgRumNJjMuneer Nasser-Trumpet, Elijah Balbed-Sax, Trevor Watkis-Piano, Chris Beck-Drums, and Eric Wheeler-Bass. Smalls Jazz Club NY
September 1 2023 Westminster Muneer Nasser, Elijah Easton, Darius Scott, Julian Berkowitz, and James B. King Jr.
August 5, 2023
January 22, 2023
Takoma Station Tavern Muneer Nasser, Elijah Easton, Darius Scott, Julian Berkowitz, and Grant Le
Jazz@Goethe Muneer Nasser with Janelle Gill Celebrating Dr. MLK birthday Sold Out!
January 5, 2023
September 25, 2022,
August 13, 2022,
July 1, 2022
May 29, 2022,
August 7, 2021
March 10th, 2020
November 16th, 2019
November 9, 2019
November 17, 2019,
October 22, 2019
October 11, 2019
Muneer Nasser presents: Memphis Infused Jazz: Why did Memphis jazz Musicians capture Miles Davis's interest & imagination? Jazz Education Conference!
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
Takoma Station: Muneer Nasser on Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Elijah Easton on Saxophone, Delorean Fullington on Bass, Christopher Stiles on Piano, and Julian Berkowitz on Drums. Takoma Station
Westminster Presbyterian Church: Muneer Nasser on Trumpet, Elijah Easton- Saxophone, Delorean Fullington on Bass, Christopher Stiles on Piano, Julian Berkowitz on Drums
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 https://jazzandculturalsociety.com/
Takoma Station 1st gig since the Pandemic began. Muneer Nasser, Trumpet & Flugelhorn; Elijah Easton, Tenor Saxophone, Christopher Stiles, Piano; Gerhard Graml, Bass Julian Berkowitz, Drums; Special Guest: Herm Hopkins, Trombone
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
W.C. Handy Birthday Celebration! 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! 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 3810
Baltimore Jazz Conference, St. Episcopal Church,
W. C. Handy Awards Ceremony. Join Muneer Nasser, author and musician as he accepts a W. C. Handy award on behalf of him father, Jamil Nasser.
09/14/2019
09/17/2019
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/
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. http://lrdudc.wrlc.org/jazz/events.php
09/05/2019
August,22, 2019
Join us at Twins Jazz: 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
06/16/2019
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/
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 http://jazzandculturalsociety.com/
June 2019 issue
05/23/2009
05/09/2019
New York City Jazz Record Review! June 2019 http://www.nycjazzrecord.com/issues/tnycjr201906.pdf
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:
04/13/2019
THE MUNEER NASSER QUINTET at Vicino's Ristorante Italiano Silver Spring MD
Join Trumpter, Muneer Nasser, along with Elijah Easton, Allyn Johnson, James King and John Lamkin III
04/11/2019
02/23/2019
02/22/2019
02/16/2019
02/08/2019
WPFW 89.3 Jazz Stories Amy K Bormet & Aaron Myers
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.
CD Release Celebration Concert of Muneer Nasser's debut CD "A Soldier's Story" Westminster Church 400 I St SW, Washington, DC 20024
Join Trumpter, Muneer Nasser, along with Elijah Easton, Allyn Johnson, James King and John Lamkin III.
Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival Author Presentation and book signing Join Muneer as he discusses the life & legacy of his father Jamil Nasser
Montgomery Village News Resident publishes book about father and jazz musician Jamil Nasser
02/01/2019
01/7/2019 to 01/08/2019
12/07/2018
Publishers Weekly review! https://www.publishersweekly.com/9780692895986
Jazz Congress New York
ASHA Craft Fair
12/01/2018
11/10/2018 2pm to 5pm
Upright Bass commercial on debuts on Bebop Tv.com
New York Book Launch at St. Peter's Church: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