Jazz Jams at Busboys and Poets

Arts for All | College of Arts and Humanities | The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Wednesday, February 24, 2027 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Busboys and Poets Hyattsville

About the Event

A partnership between Clarice Presents and Busboys and Poets, Jazz Jams bring D.C.-based saxophonist Elijah Jamal Balbed to perform and lead a community-wide jam! Balbed's band will play a set starting at 7:30PM. Bring your instrument: after enjoying their set, you’ll have a chance to call a tune! Participation in our jazz jams is free but is not obligatory.

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Wednesday, April 28th, 2027 at 7:30pm

Jazz Jams at Busboys and Poets

A partnership between Clarice Presents and Busboys and Poets, Jazz Jams bring D.C.-based saxophonist Elijah Jamal Balbed to perform and lead a community-wide jam!

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Jazz Jams at Busboys and Poets