Jazz Jams at Busboys and Poets

Jazz Jams at Busboys and Poets is a collaboration between Clarice Presents and Busboys and Poets featuring D.C.-based saxophonist Elijah Jamal Balbed. Balbed’s band opens with a set, after which audience members can call a tune and join a community-wide jazz jam. Guests are encouraged to bring an instrument, though participation is optional.

When: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Showtimes: The band’s set begins at 7:30 p.m., followed by the community jam.

Tickets: Free; no tickets are required.

Venue: Busboys and Poets Hyattsville

Admission: General admission.

Featured Artist: Elijah Jamal Balbed, saxophonist, with his band.

Participation: Audience members may bring an instrument, call a tune, and participate in the jam. Joining in is not required.

Accessibility: Accessible services available upon request include wheelchair-accessible seating, size-inclusive seating, large-print programs, assisted-listening devices, sensory packs for adults and children, and quiet spaces. ASL interpretation, audio description, and captioning may be available for select events or by request at least six weeks in advance.

Support: The event is supported by the Maryland State Arts Council and made possible in part by Busboys and Poets.