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ELIJAH JAMAL BALBED

Elijah Jamal Balbed is a saxophonist, composer, bandleader, educator, and a native Washingtonian. Best known for working with the late, great Godfather of Go-Go Chuck Brown, Elijah now fronts The JoGo Project - a Jazz/Go-Go fusion band dedicated to promoting and preserving DC's indigenous style of music known as Go-Go. Elijah is an alumnus of Howard University's legendary music program and now teaches at Suitland High School, as well as various DC Public Schools on behalf of Washington Performing Arts. 

Connect with Elijah! Email: ejbjazz@gmail.com | Website: www.elijahjamalbalbed.com | Twitter: @ejbjazz | Instagram: @ejbjazz