The Muneer Nasser Quintet A Juneteenth Jazz Celebration
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National Gallery of Art (Sculpture Garden), Constitution Ave NW &, 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20408
Enjoy a Juneteenth celebration concert with the Muneer Nasser Quintet, whose distinct brand of jazz is a synthesis of Memphis blues with a dash of New York fire and DC flavor. The Quintet’s line-up includes trumpeter Muneer Nasser, pianist Janelle Gill, saxophonist Elijah Easton, bassist James King, Jr., and drummer John Lamkin III. This all-star cast of musicians recently released the jazz album A Soldier's Story, dedicated to Muneer’s father, bassist and jazz great Jamil Nasser.
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