August 14, 2026
Doors: 5:00 PM - Show: 7:00 PM
21+
Bashiri Asad presents The Blues Suite
The Jazz Kitchen
5377 North College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46220
Date & Time
Friday, August 14, 2026
7:00 PM
Location
The Jazz Kitchen
5377 North College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46220
2 SHOWS
7p Show | Doors at 5p
10p Show | Doors at 9:15p
The “Everyday Soul Singer” Bashiri Asad has captivated audiences with a string of sold-out tributes, including The Luther Vandross Suite, The Stevie Wonder Suite, and The Acoustic Suite. Now, he shifts gears to bring you The Blues Suite—a raw, deeply personal journey through the genre that shaped modern soul. Expect an intimate masterclass in storytelling, fueled by the vocal precision, gritty passion, and emotional depth that have made him an independent music staple. Experience the blues in its purest form—unfiltered, undeniable, and straight from the heart.
He laughs. He cries. He loves. He dreams. Just like you, everyday. He feels deeply, and turns his feelings into music. Soul music. Music that says exactly how you feel, everyday.
Bashiri Asad is the “Everyday Soul Singer", and he will remind you that feeling what you feel, in your soul, is just fine.
Hailing from Indianapolis, Bashiri Asad has come to define his sound as “Indy-Soul”. From shoo-wop style singing groups and classical vocal training, to performances local and abroad, his various experiences have shaped his voice into the soul-stirring entity it is known as today. Echoes of the influences of Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Sam Cooke, and Otis Redding weave through his presentation, but his sound is unmistakably his own.
Using his gifts to expand our worlds musical legacy, Bashiri continues to remain faithful to his self-proclaimed mission, "to make music that is a part of life's soundtrack." His infectious passion for the art of music and authenticity in performance is making him a familiar name on the independent music scene. Humble in his approach, relentless in his delivery, you have to experience it to truly understand.