Jamal Monte Jeffrey Batiste is one of many musical seeds of New Orleans’s own Batiste Family. The son of David and Jackie Batiste was born on June 18, 1982 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is an exceptionally talented drummer, who has been playing drums since the age of three. Jamal has performed in the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival since the age of five. He performed with the Batiste Brothers Band and had his own show in the Kid’s tent, Congo Square stage, Fox 8 stage, and the Acura Stage. Jamal’s rhythmical tone is a Gumbo of Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Latin, Gospel, Second Line, Rock, Pop, Soul, Classical, Funk and Hip-hop that has inspired and mesmerized people of all ages. Jamal is a 2006 graduate of the University of New Orleans. Earning his Bachelor’s in music, he has also recorded and executive produced his 60 year old father’s first solo album, “New Orleans Is Coming Back” by David Batiste & the Gladiators, in October 2007. Also he has his new solo CD called “Jamal Batiste - The Unorthodox Drummer: The First Assemblage,” which was released on April 20, 2008. Now having his own company, Jam-All Productions, LLC, he is preparing himself to elevate his God’s given talent by way of studying, teaching, recording, and performing.