Capital Jazz Society First Friday Livestream: The Shawn Bell Trio

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• Friday, Dec 4, 2020  8 PM - 9:30 PM

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Trombonist Shawn Bell’s playing has been called “soulful” and “captivatingly quirky.” While Jazz has been the driving force behind Bell’s training and education, he has earned a reputation as a dynamic journeyman, always ready to play the gig at hand. This commitment to making music not bound by the doctrine of a single style or genre has given Bell a unique voice as a musician and composer. Bell’s second release as a leader, Trio, features a departure from traditional Jazz formats and song structures. Instead, Shawn draws on covers by R&B and rock artists alongside original material that grooves. Trio is currently available through all streaming and download platforms. In addition to his work as a performer, Shawn is also a sought after Jazz educator. He currently holds a teaching artist position with O-Pa in the organization’s Jazz Academy. This program seeks to increase the quality of Jazz education offered in the region by sponsoring in-school clinics, music educator workshops, and an honors ensemble for middle school Jazz students.

Shawn Bell - Trombone
Greg Simon - Trumpet
Mitch Towne - Organ
David Hawkins - Drums