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Jun 27, 2011

Local Saxophonist Hosts Fundraiser to Help Sister

Over the course of dozens of interviews with many of the District’s most talented jazz artists, it becomes clear that one attribute that separates D.C.’s jazz scene from those of other cities is the sense of community among the musicians. On Tuesday night, one of those musicians, saxophonist Elijah Jamal Balbed, is tapping into that community to help with his 15-year-old sister’s medical care.

 
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