The JoGo Project

On weekend two, Annapolis Jazz & Roots is thrilled to blast off with The JoGo Project! The JoGo project is a WAMMIE award-winning jazz and go-go band originating in Washington, D.C. They’ll perform at the historic Peerless Rens Club in Eastport. The band was founded in 2014 by saxophonist Elijah Jamal Balbed. They emerged from Balbed’s experience performing with the legendary Chuck Brown, the Godfather of Go-Go, during the final year of Brown’s life. A few years later, Balbed entered the Artist-in-Residence program at Strathmore. He then decided it was time to continue Chuck’s legacy and bring his jazz and go-go worlds together. This unique ensemble blends the two quintessential DC musical styles, creating an innovative sound deeply rooted in the region’s musical heritage.

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