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December 2nd 2024
“Krayon” put it down AGAIN at DDJC…he and the band did a phenomenal show wowing the crowd and keeping ev’rybody grooved up. I so enjoy the vibes when I hear this man. Good job, Demetrius. Lookin’ forward the next grooove!
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI@Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
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Demetrius "Krayon" Nabors Biography
Pianist, composer, producer and arranger Demetrius “Krayon” Nabors is well known and in demand in the Detroit area and on the national contemporary jazz scene. He is a two-time Detroit Music Award Winner in the Outstanding Gospel/Christian Musician category.
His considerable talents caught the attention of numerous high-profile national artists, including R&B singer KEM, flutist Althea Rene, guitarist Tim Bowman and trumpeter Willie Bradley. Demetrius’ productions for these artists have garnered Billboard chart successes: #1 for KEM’s single “Nobody” (2014), #2 for Willie Bradley’s “It’s On Now” (2020) and #5 for Althea Rene’s “Barbara Mae” (2019). In addition, “Nobody” was nominated for the Best Traditional R&B Performance at the 57th Grammy Awards in 2014.
Demetrius’ discography includes five critically acclaimed releases, “The Journey Within Part I” (2011), “Christmas with Krayon” (2012) “The Journey Within Part II” (2014). “Perseverance” (2021)was inspired by the struggles of the turbulent year of 2020. His latest EP, “Evolution” released in 2022 was inspired by his academic journey at the University of Michigan and received a review in the acclaimed Jazz Times Magazine January/February 2023 issue!
Read MoreHis considerable talents caught the attention of numerous high-profile national artists, including R&B singer KEM, flutist Althea Rene, guitarist Tim Bowman and trumpeter Willie Bradley. Demetrius’ productions for these artists have garnered Billboard chart successes: #1 for KEM’s single “Nobody” (2014), #2 for Willie Bradley’s “It’s On Now” (2020) and #5 for Althea Rene’s “Barbara Mae” (2019). In addition, “Nobody” was nominated for the Best Traditional R&B Performance at the 57th Grammy Awards in 2014.
Demetrius’ discography includes five critically acclaimed releases, “The Journey Within Part I” (2011), “Christmas with Krayon” (2012) “The Journey Within Part II” (2014). “Perseverance” (2021)was inspired by the struggles of the turbulent year of 2020. His latest EP, “Evolution” released in 2022 was inspired by his academic journey at the University of Michigan and received a review in the acclaimed Jazz Times Magazine January/February 2023 issue!
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