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Nate Najar

Nate Najar is one of only few guitarists who play jazz on the classical guitar. Many guitar players emulate horn players with blistering single note runs, but Nate prefers the more orchestral approach afforded by the classical guitar. Contrapuntal lines, lush harmony, and a full swinging sound have come to be associated with his guitar work. Swinging jazz sounds, blues, and Brazilian styles are all at home under Nate's hands. Rick Anderson of the All Music Guide says it best:"one of the most consistently interesting and enjoyable young guitarists on the jazz scene.

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Buck Hill, Bobby Felder, Dick Morgan, Carroll Dashiell, Tony Martucci, and Nate Najar 11/29/08: Buck Hill, Bobby Felder, Dick Morgan, Carroll Dashiell, Tony Martucci, and Nate Najar

These six musicians come together to highlight Charlie Byrd’s tenure at D.C.’s Showboat Lounge. Part of Jazz in DC, a celebration curated by Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz Dr. Billy Taylor that highlights DC’s influence on the development of jazz.

Buck Hill, Bobby Felder, Dick Morgan, Carroll Dashiell, Tony Martucci, and Nate Najar

These six musicians come together to highlight Charlie Byrd’s tenure at D.C.’s Showboat Lounge. Part of Jazz in DC, a celebration curated by Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz Dr. Billy Taylor that highlights DC’s influence on the development of jazz.