Sat Mar 15
Dimitri Nasser CD Release `America in the Key of Black'
7PM / $10 - $20 | $1.50 Fees In-person Attendance
Dimitri Nasser
Showtime: 7 pm ET/6 pm CT/5 pm MT/4 pm PT/12 am GMT
Limited in-person seats: $20/ $10 full-time students with valid ID
In-person attendees receive a link to the recording to view for one week.
Ticket sales end 1 hr before showtime; any remaining tickets may be purchased at the door.
Streaming Cost is $15
The link will be revealed to live stream participants 15 minutes before the show
and will remain active through March 22.
Donations welcome
Join us in celebrating the release of Dimitri Nassar’s highly anticipated album, America in the Key of Black (February 2025). This special evening will feature an outstanding lineup of musicians, including:
Dimitri Nassar, piano
Scott Strother, trumpet
Jeron White, bass
Bill Washburn, drums
CDs and vinyl will be available for purchase—and rumor has it there may even be complimentary slices of Bean Pie for guests!
A dedicated pianist, composer, and educator, Dimitri Nassar has spent nearly 30 years shaping young musicians in public schools. Born in East Cleveland, Ohio, he began playing piano at the age of five, studying at the Cleveland Music School Settlement and the Cleveland Institute of Music under jazz educator Cliff Habian. He later earned music education degrees from South Carolina State University and Anderson University and became a National Board Certified Music Educator.
His contributions to jazz were recognized in 1995 when he was inducted into the South Carolina State University Jazz Hall of Fame. His trio has performed at renowned events such as DC Jazz Fest, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, and the Congressional Black Caucus, and he was a finalist in the 2009 Chick Webb Jazz Competition.
As an educator, Dimitri has mentored over 1,000 pianists, guiding students into prestigious music programs. In 2022, he founded Crescent Piano Studio, offering instruction to students of all levels. He also serves as the Executive Director of Black Keys Matter Incorporated, a nonprofit dedicated to celebrating the contributions of African and African American pianists.
Students are encouraged to attend this unforgettable event! Don’t miss an evening of inspiring jazz and musical storytelling…in the Key of Black
7PM / $10 - $20 | $1.50 Fees In-person Attendance