Join the Geoffrey Dean Trio with special guest Justin Mendez for an evening of Jazz at An die Musik Live!

Justin Mendez, alto saxophone
Geoffrey Dean, piano
Dr. Eric Binder, drums
Dominic Duval, bass

Dr. Geoffrey Dean is a pianist, composer, and electronic music artist originating out of Washington D.C. He began playing classical piano at age 5 before fully pursuing jazz. Dean began jazz studies at the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins, and then the Berklee College of Music. He traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee to study with his mentor and former Jazz Messenger Donald Brown while pursuing a Masters Degree in Jazz Performance. Dean received a Doctorate in Music from the University of Illinois and now works as a performer, as well as teacher in the Charleston, South Carolina region.

Raised in Clermont Florida, saxophonist Justin Mendez has quickly made a name for himself as one of newest up and coming players to watch out for. Boasting an impressive start to his career, he has shared the stage with artists including Wycliffe Gordon, Dave Liebman, Warren Wolf, Sean Jones, Nasar Abadey, Delfeayo Marsalis, Mark Rapp, Chad Lefkowitz Brown, Scott Wilson, Jeff Rupert, Dan Miller and Miguel Zenon.

In-person seats: $20 / $10 students
Attendees receive a link to the recording to view for one week.

Streaming passes: $15
The link will remain active through April 16

Donations welcome!