Kelvyn Bell
Latest News on Kelvyn Bell:
Erykah Badu And Gary Clark Jr. to Headline Music At The Intersection Festival In St. Louis (Mar 8, 2022)
Drummer Ronnie Burrage Upcoming Master Class and Performances (Jan 25, 2018)
Christine Melton will be Singing Sweetly at New Harlem Besame (Apr 2, 2017)
Erykah Badu And Gary Clark Jr. to Headline Music At The Intersection Festival In St. Louis (Mar 8, 2022)
Drummer Ronnie Burrage Upcoming Master Class and Performances (Jan 25, 2018)
Christine Melton will be Singing Sweetly at New Harlem Besame (Apr 2, 2017)
BIO
Kelvyn Bell has been a contributing innovator to The Association for the Advancement of Creative Music (AACM), Black Artist Group (BAG), m-Base, The Harlem School of the Arts, The St. Louis Jazz Hall of Fame and The Black Rock Coalition (BRC) of which he is a founding member. Kelvyn has toured internationally and recorded with Arthur Blythe, Lester Bowie, Steve Coleman & Five Elements, James Carter, Maceo Parker and the JB's, Living Colour, Joseph Bowie & Defunkt of which he is a founding member. Mr. Bell was the Resident Composer for The Classical Theatre of Harlem from 2002 – 2010. His theater credits include Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Black Nativity, Trojan Women, Macbeth, King Lear, Hamlet, Archbishop Supreme Tartuffe for which Mr. Bell won the 2009 Audelco Award for Best Musical Direction.
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Erykah Badu And Gary Clark Jr. to Headline Music At The Intersection Festival In St. Louis
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2022
Erykah Badu and Gary Clark Jr. will headline Music at the Intersection, taking place in St. Louis September 10-11. The R&B and blues icons are joined on the festival's second-year lineup by international indie soul group Hiatus Kaiyote, blues guitarist Buddy Guy, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2022
Erykah Badu and Gary Clark Jr. will headline Music at the Intersection, taking place in St. Louis September 10-11. The R&B and blues icons are joined on the festival's second-year lineup by international indie soul group Hiatus Kaiyote, blues guitarist Buddy Guy, and more.
Drummer Ronnie Burrage Upcoming Master Class and Performances
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 25, 2018
Ronnie's latest recording 'Heal' with 'Band Burrage' blends fusion, hard bop, rock and pop elements in a diverse, contemporary fashion. There are sections featuring unison playing and Afro-Latin rhythms, then periods with free, skittering passages as drummer/keyboardist Ronnie Burrage, EWI/saxophonist Rick Tate, guitarist Eric Slaughter, bassist Nimrod Speaks and vocalist Shenel Johns take turns offering frenetic, exuberant solos. Influenced by groups like Wayne Shorter, U.K., Milton Nascimento, Weather Report, Miles Davis, Radio Head, Kendrick Lamar, Yes, Tribe Called Quest, Funkadelics, Sly & The Family Stone, Alan Holdsworth, Stevie Wonder to name a few.
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 25, 2018
Ronnie's latest recording 'Heal' with 'Band Burrage' blends fusion, hard bop, rock and pop elements in a diverse, contemporary fashion. There are sections featuring unison playing and Afro-Latin rhythms, then periods with free, skittering passages as drummer/keyboardist Ronnie Burrage, EWI/saxophonist Rick Tate, guitarist Eric Slaughter, bassist Nimrod Speaks and vocalist Shenel Johns take turns offering frenetic, exuberant solos. Influenced by groups like Wayne Shorter, U.K., Milton Nascimento, Weather Report, Miles Davis, Radio Head, Kendrick Lamar, Yes, Tribe Called Quest, Funkadelics, Sly & The Family Stone, Alan Holdsworth, Stevie Wonder to name a few.
Christine Melton will be Singing Sweetly at New Harlem Besame
by Julie Musbach - Apr 2, 2017
Christine Melton will be singing sweetly from The Great American Songbook with Pianist, Richard Clements, Malik Mclaurine - Bass, Camille Gainer-Jones - Drums at New Harlem Besame
by Julie Musbach - Apr 2, 2017
Christine Melton will be singing sweetly from The Great American Songbook with Pianist, Richard Clements, Malik Mclaurine - Bass, Camille Gainer-Jones - Drums at New Harlem Besame
Tickets Now on Sale for Adegoke Steve Colson at NJPAC
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2017
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with a collection of stellar artists gathers for the spirited premiere of Adegoke Steve Colson's jazz-flavored tribute, commissioned by NJPAC in honor of Newark's 350th anniversary.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2017
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with a collection of stellar artists gathers for the spirited premiere of Adegoke Steve Colson's jazz-flavored tribute, commissioned by NJPAC in honor of Newark's 350th anniversary.
Adegoke Steve Colson presents Jazz-Flavored Tribute
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2017
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with a collection of stellar artists gathers for the spirited premiere ofAdegoke Steve Colson's jazz-flavored tribute, commissioned by NJPAC in honor of Newark's 350th anniversary.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2017
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with a collection of stellar artists gathers for the spirited premiere ofAdegoke Steve Colson's jazz-flavored tribute, commissioned by NJPAC in honor of Newark's 350th anniversary.
Christine Melton Sings Sweetly at the Metropolitan Room
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 15, 2016
Cobi Narita/ Jazz Center of New York is proud to present Christine Melton with Jazz Trio; Charles Lovell (piano) Essiett Essiett (bass) and Sylvia Cuenca (drums) at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street on Saturday, July 30th at 4:00pm (Doors open at 3:30). Tickets are $25 with a 2 drink minimum, $20 for Students/Singers/Seniors.
by Rebecca Russo - Jul 15, 2016
Cobi Narita/ Jazz Center of New York is proud to present Christine Melton with Jazz Trio; Charles Lovell (piano) Essiett Essiett (bass) and Sylvia Cuenca (drums) at the Metropolitan Room, 34 West 22nd Street on Saturday, July 30th at 4:00pm (Doors open at 3:30). Tickets are $25 with a 2 drink minimum, $20 for Students/Singers/Seniors.
Tony Winner Trezana Beverley to Lead JULIUS CAESAR as Part of 'Bold New Voices' at MIST Harlem
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 2, 2015
Bold New Voices: Past, Present and Future, a collaboration between My Image Studios Harlem (MIST Harlem) and Voza Rivers/New Heritage Theatre Group, launches an exciting multicultural arts series with an all female concert and staged reading of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar on June 8 at 7:00pm at MIST Harlem, 46 West 116th Street.
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 2, 2015
Bold New Voices: Past, Present and Future, a collaboration between My Image Studios Harlem (MIST Harlem) and Voza Rivers/New Heritage Theatre Group, launches an exciting multicultural arts series with an all female concert and staged reading of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar on June 8 at 7:00pm at MIST Harlem, 46 West 116th Street.
RIFFS ON RACE AND WAR Honors Malcolm X Tonight, May 19
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2012
Celebrating the day of his birth at the place of his tragic death, Riffs on Race and War, a one-woman show with live music, honors the legacy of Malcolm X on his 87th birthday. Riffs… examines universally resounding realities such as social inequality and the need for unity across humanity.
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2012
Celebrating the day of his birth at the place of his tragic death, Riffs on Race and War, a one-woman show with live music, honors the legacy of Malcolm X on his 87th birthday. Riffs… examines universally resounding realities such as social inequality and the need for unity across humanity.
RIFFS ON RACE AND WAR Honors Malcolm X, May 19
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2012
Celebrating the day of his birth at the place of his tragic death, Riffs on Race and War, a one-woman show with live music, honors the legacy of Malcolm X on his 87th birthday. Riffs… examines universally resounding realities such as social inequality and the need for unity across humanity.
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2012
Celebrating the day of his birth at the place of his tragic death, Riffs on Race and War, a one-woman show with live music, honors the legacy of Malcolm X on his 87th birthday. Riffs… examines universally resounding realities such as social inequality and the need for unity across humanity.
BLACK NATIVITY NOW Performances Benefit BC/EFA & Salvation Army
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 22, 2010
Alfred Preisser and Tracy Jack's BLACK NATIVITY NOW Performances Benefit BC/EFA and Salvation Army Zimbabwe Orphanage Project
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 22, 2010
Alfred Preisser and Tracy Jack's BLACK NATIVITY NOW Performances Benefit BC/EFA and Salvation Army Zimbabwe Orphanage Project
Harlem Japanese Gospel Choir Perform In BLACK NATIVITY NOW 12/18
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2010
The Harlem Japanese Gospel Choir, winner of the 2010 Best Choir Award at the McDonald's Gospel Fest, will make special guest appearances in Alfred Preisser and Tracy Jack's BLACK NATIVITY NOW on Saturday December 4th, 11th and 18th at 7pm!
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2010
The Harlem Japanese Gospel Choir, winner of the 2010 Best Choir Award at the McDonald's Gospel Fest, will make special guest appearances in Alfred Preisser and Tracy Jack's BLACK NATIVITY NOW on Saturday December 4th, 11th and 18th at 7pm!
Harlem Japanese Gospel Choir Perform In BLACK NATIVITY NOW 12/4, 12/11, 12/18
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2010
The Harlem Japanese Gospel Choir, winner of the 2010 Best Choir Award at the McDonald's Gospel Fest, will make special guest appearances in Alfred Preisser and Tracy Jack's BLACK NATIVITY NOW on Saturday December 4th, 11th and 18th at 7pm!
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2010
The Harlem Japanese Gospel Choir, winner of the 2010 Best Choir Award at the McDonald's Gospel Fest, will make special guest appearances in Alfred Preisser and Tracy Jack's BLACK NATIVITY NOW on Saturday December 4th, 11th and 18th at 7pm!
Ensemble of Convent Avenue Baptist Church Guests In BLACK NATIVITY 12/10
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2010
The Inspirational Ensemble of Convent Avenue Baptist Church will make a special guest appearance in Alfred Preisser and Tracy Jack's BLACK NATIVITY NOW on Friday December 10th at 7pm!
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2010
The Inspirational Ensemble of Convent Avenue Baptist Church will make a special guest appearance in Alfred Preisser and Tracy Jack's BLACK NATIVITY NOW on Friday December 10th at 7pm!
Ensemble of Convent Avenue Baptist Church Guests In BLACK NATIVITY 12/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 9, 2010
The Inspirational Ensemble of Convent Avenue Baptist Church will make a special guest appearance in Alfred Preisser and Tracy Jack's BLACK NATIVITY NOW on Friday December 10th at 7pm!
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 9, 2010
The Inspirational Ensemble of Convent Avenue Baptist Church will make a special guest appearance in Alfred Preisser and Tracy Jack's BLACK NATIVITY NOW on Friday December 10th at 7pm!
Salvation Army Temple Corps. Presents BLACK NATIVITY NOW, Opens 12/9
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2010
Alfred Preisser and Tracy Jack's BLACK NATIVITY NOW, a holiday gospel pageant which begins preview performances Off-Broadway at the Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46th Street in New York City on December 3, will donate $3.00 of each ticket sold during the first two weeks of its four-week run to help support The Jireh Meal Ministry at the Salvation Army Temple Corps.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2010
Alfred Preisser and Tracy Jack's BLACK NATIVITY NOW, a holiday gospel pageant which begins preview performances Off-Broadway at the Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46th Street in New York City on December 3, will donate $3.00 of each ticket sold during the first two weeks of its four-week run to help support The Jireh Meal Ministry at the Salvation Army Temple Corps.
Harlem Japanese Gospel Choir Perform In BLACK NATIVITY NOW 12/4, 12/11, 12/18
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2010
The Harlem Japanese Gospel Choir, winner of the 2010 Best Choir Award at the McDonald's Gospel Fest, will make special guest appearances in Alfred Preisser and Tracy Jack's BLACK NATIVITY NOW on Saturday December 4th, 11th and 18th at 7pm!
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2010
The Harlem Japanese Gospel Choir, winner of the 2010 Best Choir Award at the McDonald's Gospel Fest, will make special guest appearances in Alfred Preisser and Tracy Jack's BLACK NATIVITY NOW on Saturday December 4th, 11th and 18th at 7pm!
Salvation Army Temple Corps. Presents BLACK NATIVITY NOW, Opens 12/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 3, 2010
Alfred Preisser and Tracy Jack's BLACK NATIVITY NOW, a holiday gospel pageant which begins preview performances Off-Broadway at the Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46th Street in New York City on December 3, will donate $3.00 of each ticket sold during the first two weeks of its four-week run to help support The Jireh Meal Ministry at the Salvation Army Temple Corps.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 3, 2010
Alfred Preisser and Tracy Jack's BLACK NATIVITY NOW, a holiday gospel pageant which begins preview performances Off-Broadway at the Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46th Street in New York City on December 3, will donate $3.00 of each ticket sold during the first two weeks of its four-week run to help support The Jireh Meal Ministry at the Salvation Army Temple Corps.
Nikkieli DeMone Joins the Cast of BLACK NATIVITY NOW 12/3-1/2/2011
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2010
Two-time Emmy Award winning actor and ordained Bishop, Nikkieli DeMone, has joined the cast of Alfred Preisser and Tracy Jack's BLACK NATIVITY NOW.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2010
Two-time Emmy Award winning actor and ordained Bishop, Nikkieli DeMone, has joined the cast of Alfred Preisser and Tracy Jack's BLACK NATIVITY NOW.
Abyssinian Baptist Church Choir Director, Jeff Bolding Joins BLACK NATIVITY NOW
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2010
Jeff Bolding, who currently serves as Director of "The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian" of The Abyssinian Baptist Church, Rev. Dr Calvin Otis Butts, III, Pastor, has joined the cast of Alfred Preisser and Tracy Jack's BLACK NATIVITY NOW.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2010
Jeff Bolding, who currently serves as Director of "The Inspirational Voices of Abyssinian" of The Abyssinian Baptist Church, Rev. Dr Calvin Otis Butts, III, Pastor, has joined the cast of Alfred Preisser and Tracy Jack's BLACK NATIVITY NOW.
Tix Now On Sale For BLACK NATIVITY NOW, Show Opens 12/3
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2010
Tickets are now on sale for Alfred Preisser and Tracy Jack's BLACK NATIVITY NOW.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2010
Tickets are now on sale for Alfred Preisser and Tracy Jack's BLACK NATIVITY NOW.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Kelvyn Bell written?
Kelvyn Bell has written 1 shows including Black Nativity Now (Composer).
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