The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) invites you to join us for Jazz at the Kramer! A music series in partnership with Paul Carr’s Jazz Academy of Music presenting a free evening of jazz at the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery & Music Room on the second Wednesday of every month.
Admission is FREE but advanced registration is required due to limited capacity. Kindly be aware that reservations are limited to 2 tickets per person. For group reservations, feel free to contact us directly at publicart@creativemoco.com.
** Please Note: Outside food and beverages are not permitted in the gallery with the exception of water.
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Jazz at the Kramer
Event Listing
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
*NEW START TIME* 6:30 p.m. at the Betty Mae Kramer Gallery and Music Room
Join us for a night of jazz featuring trumpeter and composer Muneer Nasser, and pianist Minh Vo.
April Musicians
Muneer Nasser
Enjoy a 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. Muneer Nasser’s life and work encompasses an inspiring journey through the world of jazz, marked by deep family roots, invaluable mentorship, and a diverse array of musical experiences across different genres.
As a trumpeter, composer, jazz historian, and author, Nasser’s dedication to preserving jazz history and cultivating new talent makes him a unique figure in the music world. His comprehensive knowledge, paired with hands-on experience, creates a dynamic and engaging presence for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of jazz. Muneer’s new album release has been described as “Blue House Session” containing some of the purest, most tunefully accessible stuff this side of 1965.
There’s blues in spades—oozing out of every corner, not just in the original track “Nasser’s Blues” or the Miles Davis cover “All Blues.” There’s also a wallop of Afro Caribbean sounds, including two Cuban-spiced numbers, “Cancel Culture” and “Public Eye,” and a reggae “pastiche.”
Visit Muneer’s Website: https://muneernassermusic.com/home
Follow Muneer on Instagram and Facebook!
Minh Vo
Minh Vo is one his generation’s leading pianists in the Maryland and D.C. area. After turning 13 years old, his father introduced him to the local jazz scene and he was fortunate enough to be nurtured and mentored by locals Michael Price, Eric Byrd, and Paul Carr.
Known for his deep rooted yet contemporary musical language and unique compositions, Vo takes significant influence from Herbie Hancock, Kenny Kirkland, Mulgrew Miller, and Oscar Peterson.
His musicianship has taken him to highly esteemed local DMV venues such as Keystone Korner Baltimore, Blues Alley, Mr. Henry’s, Capital One Hall, Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival, and more. In recent years, Vo has also played around the country in cities such as Nashville, Tennessee and Seattle, Washington.
Visit Minh’s Website: https://www.minhvopiano.com/
Follow Minh on Instagram!