Elijah Jamal Balbed is a multi-instrumentalist from Washington, DC. A graduate of Howard University's legendary Jazz program, Elijah has since participated in residencies at Strathmore, Bohemian Caverns, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (Jazz Ahead), and Jazz at Lincoln Center in Doha, Qatar; performed and/or toured with Chuck Brown (RIP), George Duke (RIP), Patti Austin, Lalah Hathaway, and The Blackbyrds; and leads his own ensemble The JoGo Project - fusing elements of Jazz and DC's "Go-Go" music to create a fresh blend. For more info go to www.elijahjamalbalbed.com.