Jazz Legends A to Z

Presented by Kahlil Kwame Bell

Join us for an interactive Black History Month presentation that combines live music, storytelling, and historical context.

Kahlil Kwame Bell, a Grammy-affiliated percussionist, composer, author, and former music educator with over 30 years of experience, weaves short live musical demonstrations throughout the program—using rhythm, percussion, and recorded musical excerpts—to introduce and illustrate the contributions of key jazz legends from A to Z. Each segment connects an artist’s story to the sound, making the history both engaging and accessible.

Celebrated as a pioneer, Kahlil Kwame Bell is widely recognized for mastering the slapaphone and introducing it to jazz, fusing traditional percussion with innovation to expand the genre’s sonic range. His artistry spans jazz, rock, hip hop, European classical music, world music, spirituals, and spoken word. Renowned for his distinctive layering of sounds, instruments, and rhythms, Bell’s work reflects a deep unity of cultures through music. His compositions and collaborations are heard daily on jazz and world music radio programs around the globe.

This event is open to all ages. Registration is not required. Seating will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

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